Resource person: Erin Hadley - 217-819-3823

Description:

The scholarship program is designed to provide families and individuals of CUSR the opportunity to get involved in fun, safe, quality programs that they may not be able to afford without assistance. These activities help provide individuals with the ability to improve their physical health, to 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.

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

Family Size	Annual Household Income
	Federal Poverty Level (FPL) %
	Up to 300%                           Over 300%
1	$45,180	>$45,180
2	$61,320	>$61,320
3	$77,460	>$77,460
4	$93,600	>$93,600
5	$109,740	>$109,740
6	$125,880	>$125,880
7	$142,020	>$142,020
8	$158,160	>$158,160
Each additional person add	$16,140	>$16,140
Fee Reduction	50%	0%
Max Scholarship Awarded per Individual per Year	$931 Summer Camp	$0
	$1,250     Afterschool
	$975 School Out Days

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

Price: $0.00 Taxes waived

Notes: Funding Scholarship funds are made available by private and corporate donations and proceeds from the annual CUSR Cupcake 5K.

Prerequisites: • Applicants must reside within the corporate city limits of Champaign and Urbana. Proof of residency is required. We will accept a voter’s registration card, valid driver’s license, or a utility bill. • 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. • Applications are reviewed in strict confidence. Information is kept confidential and is not a matter of public record. • Applications and all required paperwork must be turned in at least one week before the program deadline. Please allow 5 business days for your application to be processed. Scholarships will not be granted if you have already registered and paid for a class in full. • There will be no full reductions given. Only partial assistance will be given, which allows for more people to participate. • Being granted a scholarship does not guarantee your placement 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 the fees to be considered enrolled. • All applicants will be notified of the scholarship outcome by email or phone and a follow up letter will be sent by mail or email.

Share this activity: