Travel Program - Financial Assistance


To help ensure equitable access to our summer travel program, a limited number of scholarships are available for families in need of financial assistance. To be considered, applicants must demonstrate financial need through one or more of the following:


  • Qualification for free or reduced-price lunch at school
  • Participation in a government assistance program (e.g., SNAP, TANF, Medicaid)
  • Household income below the federal poverty line


Participation Fee:
A minimum fee of $12 is required for all participants, regardless of scholarship eligibility.


Scholarship Awards:
If financial aid is awarded, it will be applied to the remaining balance after the $12 minimum fee has been paid.


Application Requirements:


Completed Online Application Form
This includes contact information, player details, and supporting financial documentation.

Acceptable financial documentation includes one or more of the following:

  • A current letter confirming eligibility for free/reduced lunch
  • Proof of participation in a public assistance program (e.g., benefits letter)
  • Recent tax return or pay stub demonstrating income below the federal poverty line


Short Essay (100–250 words)
From the parent/guardian or the child (age-appropriate), explaining why they want to participate in the program and how financial assistance would help.


Selection Criteria

Assistance will be awarded based on documented financial need.

Application Deadline:

All applications must be submitted by the registration deadline. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.


Notification:


Families will be notified within (X amount of time) regarding the status of their financial assistance application. 


If you receive notification of an accepted application, you may proceed with registering your player for the program. The system will automatically calculate your remaining balance based on the provided scholarship.


If a family does not qualify for assistance, we will notify you via email. As part of the registration process, you will be responsible for paying the full program fee.


All scholarship information will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and will be securely maintained by the Sartell Soccer Association’s Finance Committee.