GUIDELINES

  • Financial Aid reduces membership fees: It does not eliminate them.
  • Financial Aid will be granted for 12 months.
  • The NSYMCA requests that individuals and families reapply annually, with updated documentation. If you do not reapply, your membership will expire.
  • The NSYMCA encourages financial aid recipients to give back 2 hours of time by volunteering at the Y.
  • Membership fees are subject to change when you reapply.
  • Financial aid does not apply to all programs.
  • Loyalty Point redemptions are not allowed for financial aid.

WHAT KIND OF DOCUMENTATION DO I NEED TO INCLUDE?

The NSYMCA Strong Kids Financial Aid Program requires copies of the appropriate documentation to be submitted along with the Strong Kids Financial Aid Application. Below is a list of documentation that is acceptable income verification.

 

  • TAX Information
    • Federal 1040 Form
    • If someone in the household is self-employed, then a Schedule C Form is also needed.
    • If you do not have a copy of the tax return, you can get one by calling the IRS at 800-829-1040 or by visiting their website at www.irs.gov.
  • Employment-Paystubs
    • Two current/consecutive paystubs from each working adult in the household. Paystubs must show
      your gross pay.
    • If paystubs are unavailable, a letter from the employer on letterhead stating the average number
      of hours/week and hourly wage is acceptable. Bank statements do not show gross pay and is not an
      acceptable form of documentation.
  • Social Security/SSI/Disability
    • A letter from the Social Security Administration stating the current amount received and/or 1040
      Federal Tax Form showing the income (line 14).
  • Retirement/Pension/IRA or Trust Fund Income
    • A letter from the company or fund stating the amount and frequency that it’s received, a monthly
      statement or 1040 Tax Form lines 11 and 12 showing IRA/Pension income.