FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

The YMCA assists all parents in developing character in their children. The "Y" does its work through the programs of Youth Sports, Fitness, Child Watch, Aquatics, Family Activities, Member Services, and Camp Abe Lincoln.

The Scott County Family Y, a member of the international YMCA, is an association of members, which shall develop and improve the spiritual, social, mental and physical life of the community regardless of age, sex race, religious preference or national origin in accordance with Christian-Judeo principles. The YMCA carries out this mission through our commitment to accept and demonstrate the positive values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

These programs and memberships help all youth, adults and families to care about their community, respect every person and to accept the responsibility of becoming healthy, active and productive citizens.

Guidelines for the Financial Assistance Program

1. Individuals can receive basic "Y" memberships through financial assistance. Normally, a maximum of 50% of the basic member rate can be given in assistance. The basic memberships include Youth, Adult and Family.
2. Membership entitles you to use the gym, pool, track and cross training room. There is still a charge for classes, clinics, child watch and sports leagues.
3. In order to best serve you, the financial aid request forms must be completed and returned to the Welcome Center at the Maquoketa Area Family YMCA with all requested data. The request will not be processed without proper documentation.
4. All applications are reviewed by the Executive Director. The following information is used to make the decision of who will receive financial assistance:
   • Review of financial aid form and proof of income.
   • Size of family.
• A sliding scale has been adopted to assist in the decision making.
• This scale is base upon federal poverty standards set by the federal government.
• Personal interview
5. Financial assistance is given for membership for six (6) months and must be applied for every six (6) months. All applicants that are granted financial assistance must pay the agreed upon membership fee. Failure to make your payment within thirty (30) days of the due date will result in the membership not being current. Any back balance will have to be paid current in order to renew. If you need to cancel your membership, you must turn in your membership cards before the first day of the month that you will no-longer be using the "Y". If your cards are turned in, we will cancel your balance. This does not affect your chance for applying in the future.
6. Payments can be sent by check or dropped off at the YMCA. It is the applicant's responsibility to make each of the Membership/Program payments that were agreed upon to make.

Although the YMCA is a nonprofit agency, we depend on fees to help maintain our services. We are committed to serve people regardless of their income level, but we expect participants to pay a fee based on their financial ability. Contingent upon financial resources of the association and verification of application information, YMCA scholarships will be awarded to applicants.