MEMBERSHIP AND PROGRAMS FOR ALL
We believe that everyone in our community deserves access to the benefits and services the SCFYMCA provides.
The Y is like no other organization in that we work hard to ensure that our programs are open to all. With financial assistance, eligible families and individuals who otherwise might need an extra hand, have access to our facility and programs.
The SCFYMCA provides financial assistance for anyone who cannot afford the full cost of membership & programs, which is possible thanks to donor contributions, allows us to realize our mission of being open and accessible to all. We hope to create an environment where cost isn’t a barrier, and all people feel welcomed and valued.
2 WAYS TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE?
Instant FA Check System - Applying is easy and only takes a couple of minutes!
- Bring your photo ID to the membership office
- We will run your information (address, name, Ph# and email) through our scholarship system.
- Please note, you must have a permanent residence (no PO Boxes) to apply through our “instant check” system.
- % awarded is based on household income & # of people in the household
- In most cases, you will know immediately if you qualify for assistance and % off for membership/programs.
- This process is not connected to your credit.
- In a small % of cases the system will not be able to make a match for approval. If this happens you will submit a paper application with supporting documents in order to verify your household income. Approval process could take up to 5 days.
- Extenuating circumstances – if you don’t qualify, we do take special circumstances into consideration, so you can submit a circumstance letter for review.
Paper Application
- If one of the following circumstances applies to you then you will need to complete a paper application and get approved manually:
- In a small % of cases the system will not be able to make a match for approval.
- Don’t have a permanent address, unhoused or only have a PO Box
- Complete a paper application
- Attache supporting documents in order to verify your household income.
- Approval process could take up to 5 days.
The YMCA financial assistance program provides assistance for those in need and can’t afford to pay for the full cost of Y memberships and programs/services. The underlying goal of the YMCA is a commitment to being accessible to all.
The Y uses a sliding fee scale that is based on both total household income and the number of people living within the household. We may require supporting documentation to verify the household income and size; however, we also consider special circumstances when determining and providing assistance.
Once granted, YMCA financial assistance is ongoing, unless otherwise noted upon approval. You won’t need to reapply each year as long as the household income and number of people living in the household haven’t changed. Our system will automatically recheck each person’s qualification status and percentage awarded, and we will notify you if there are any changes.
No, it does not! The process in no way is connected to your credit.