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Financial Assistance
A Y for All Community Members
Everyone belongs at the Y. We are committed to ensuring every community member, has access to our YMCA. Our Financial Assistance program enables all individuals and families to become active members and participants at a rate that fits their budgets. This program is possible thanks to the many generous donors who support the YMCA’s Annual Campaign —100% of donations made to the Y help support kids, adults and families in our communities. To learn more about how you can support the Cherokee County Family YMCA through a donation, Click Here.
How are Scholarships Awarded?
Assistance is granted on the basis of financial need. We use a sliding fee scale based on total household income.
| Annual Household Income | % Discount |
|---|---|
$30,001 - $35,000 | 10% |
$25,001 - $30,000 | 20% |
$20,001 - $25,000 | 30% |
$15,001 - $20,000 | 40% |
$0 - $15,000 | 50% |
I Believe I am Eligible
We require supporting documentation to verify household size and income. We will need to review your most recent tax Form 1040, 1040a, 1040EZ or an IRS Verification of Non-Filing. If you do not have one of these documents, you can request a copy at the IRS website. Please bring one of these documents to any of our YMCA branches and our Member Services staff at the desk will be able to assist you.
- Membership Exclusions: College, Youth, 4 & 5 Adult Household
- Program Exclusions: Lifeguard Training, Pool Parties, & Dance.
* Scholarships for After School sites located at schools are awarded by the school.
To apply for our scholarship program, please click on the link below to share your story and our team will review your application and get back to you as soon as possible with our decision!
