Resource person: Kelly Albert 217-819-3824

Description:

The scholarship program is designed to provide families of the Champaign Park District the opportunity to get involved in fun, safe, quality programs that they may not be able to afford without assistance. These activities help provide residents with the ability to improve their physical health, engage with peers of all abilities, grow self-confidence, strengthen their creativity, develop social relationships, strengthen their appreciation for the outdoors, and improve their technical skills and abilities.

Scholarships for Summer Camp will be limited to 50% and will be awarded based on income and family size.

Family Size
	Up to 300%	Over 300%
1	$                              47,880	>$47,880
2	$                              64,920	>$64,920
3	$                              81,960	>$81,960
4	$                              99,000	>$99,000
5	$                           116,040	>$116,040
6	$                           133,080	>$133,080
7	$                           150,120	>$150,120
8	$                           167,160	>$167,160
Each additional per person add	$                              17,040	>$17,040
Fee Reduction	50%	0%
Max Scholarship Awarded per Individual per Year	$1400 Summer Camp	$0

The application must be completed annually and runs May 1 through April 30.

Price: $0.00 Taxes waived

Notes: Child Care Resource Service (CCRS) CCRS helps income-eligible parents who are working and/or going to school pay for child care. Eligibility is based on family size and income. Please obtain an application from CCRS by calling 217-333-3252 or 800-325-5516. CPD scholarships will not be awarded for a program being paid for by CCRS.

Prerequisites: 1. Applicants must reside within the corporate city limits of Champaign, proof of residency is required. We will accept a voter's registration card, valid driver's license, or a utility bill. 2. Assistance is based on family size and income. As such, a proof of income is required with the application. A copy of your most current tax return, Form 1040, will need to be submitted. 3. Applications and all required paperwork must be turned in at least two weeks before the program deadline. Please allow 5 business days for your applications to be processed. Please note: Scholarships must be applied for and approved before registering for an activity. Registrations completed prior to scholarship approval will not be eligible, and scholarships cannot be applied retroactively. 4. Only partial assistance will be given, which allows for more people to participate. 5. Being granted a scholarship does not guarantee your placements in a program. Every participant will have to follow registration guidelines, which are listed in our Program Guide. Residents granted a scholarship will need to enroll in their program and pay their portion of fees to be considered enrolled. 6. Applications are reviewed in strict confidence. Information is kept confidential and is not a matter of public record. 7. All information provided by the applicant must be true and accurate. Financial assistance funds are legally recoverable if paid and awarded on the basis of false information supplied by the applicant. 8. All applicants will be notified of the scholarship outcome through the registration portal. 9. After a scholarship has been approved and applied to your account, it is the patron’s responsibility to select the scholarship during checkout. Scholarships cannot be applied retroactively if not selected at the time of payment.

More information: Scholarship funds are made available by private and corporate donations.

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