Sussex Recreation Department

Financial Assistance Scholarship Policy

The Village of Sussex strongly believes that all residents should have the opportunity to participate in Village sponsored recreation programs regardless of financial status. The Park and Recreation Board sets program registration fees annually. These fees are set based upon a cost recovery basis. Please review the following policy to determine eligibility for the Financial Assistance Scholarship:

Eligibility

A. Residency: All Applicants must reside within the Village of Sussex. Residency is defined being a primary residence at a residential property that pays its real estate property taxes to the Village of Sussex.
B. Income: Applicants annual total household income must be at or below the threshold of 200% of the United States Federal Poverty Guidelines for the number of family members in the household. Households with incomes above this limit may apply for scholarship if there are extraordinary family expenses. These applications will be taken on a case-by-case basis.
C. Funding: The maximum funding for an individual is $225 per year. Funding amount will be determined based upon financial need and available funds.
D. Age: Funding is available for individuals 17 & under and over 60.

Guidelines

A. Individuals must complete the Financial Assistance Scholarship Application Form and submit the application at least two weeks prior to the start of a program. The application must be completed and signed by the applicant’s parent or guardian. A new application is required to be submitted each calendar year.
B. Applications will not be accepted for program registrations that have previously been processed.
C. The Parks and Recreation Director or their designee shall review the Application. In some cases, the Parks and Recreation Board and/or the Village Board may also review the Application. All information provided shall otherwise be kept confidential.
D. Financial Assistance Scholarship Application Forms must contain complete and true information. Incomplete or falsified information shall result in denial or revocation of requests. Scholarships are legally recoverable if paid and awarded based on false information supplied by the applicant and will nullify your request for future scholarships.
E. Applicants must meet the requirements of eligibility described in Section II.
F. Financial assistance may not be granted when such assistance shall have a significant detrimental effect on the operation of the program.
G. Financial assistance shall not be granted for materials fees charged above and beyond the regular registration fee.
H. All program participants granted financial assistance shall remain in good standing with program instructors and the Recreation Department. Unsportsmanlike conduct and/or conduct detrimental to the program shall be grounds for removal of all financial assistance present and future.
I. All applications must allow a minimum of two weeks for processing. Applicants will be notified via email their funding status.
J. This list shall not be considered all-inclusive, and the Department reserves the right to refuse financial assistance to anyone.

K. Senior scholarships exclude senior special events.

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List all applicable information: Name, Birth Date, Age, Gender, Race, and Academic Grade of each Scholarship Applicant

Household Information

Total Number of Adults in Household

Total Number of Kids in Household

Total Annual Household Income: List adjusted gross income from your most recent tax form.

What Sussex Parks & Recreation Department programs have you participated in previously?

Have you received any previous financial assistance through the Sussex Parks & Recreation Department?

Yes

If yes, please list the dates and programs:

If you have had any additional extra ordinary expenses that you would like considered as part of this application please provide additional documentation regarding the type of expense and the amount.

Please Submit the Following Items with this application:

Proof of Residency - Copy of Drivers License, Utility Bill, Residential Lease or Property Tax Bill

Income Verification Documents - Most Recent Tax Return, Paycheck Stubs, Benefit Documents

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I certify that all of the information I have provided on this form is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. If requested of me, I agree to provide additional documentation as necessary to verify my identity, residency and financial status. I further certify that have read and understand the policy information on page one.