Resource person: Erin Hadley 217-819-3823

Description:

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

 

Scholarships will either be 75%, 50% or 25% and the amount awarded will be based on income and family size.

 

Family Size	Annual Household Income
	Federal Poverty Level (FPL) %
	Up to 200%                 201-300%                 301-375%              over 375%
1	$30,120	$45,180	$56,475	>$56,475
2	$40,880	$61,320	$76,650	>$76,650
3	$51,640	$77,460	$96,825	>$98,825
4	$62,400	$93,600	$117,000	>$117,000
5	$73,160	$109,740	$137,175	>$137,175
6	$83,920	$125,880	$157,350	>$157,350
7	$94,680	$142,020	$177,525	>$177,525
8	$105,440	$158,160	$197,700	>$197,700
Each additional person add	$10,760	$16,140	$20,175	>$20,175
Fee Reduction	75%	50%	25%	0%
Max Scholarship Awarded per Individual per Year for Activities	$300	$300	$300	$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 obatin and 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. Applications and all required paperwork must be turned in at least one week before the program deadline. Please allowe 5 business days for your applications to be processed. Scholarships will not be granted if you have already registered and paid for a class in full. 3. Only partial assistance will be given, which allows for more people to participate. 4. 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. 5. Applications are reviewed in strict confidence. Information is kept confidentital and is not a matter of public record. 6. All information provided by thte 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. 7. All applicants will be notified of the scholarship outcome thorugh the registration portal.

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

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