#Bluffton Rush

FInancial aid

Bluffton Rush SC (“BRSC”) believes that all children should have the opportunity to play soccer even those who have a genuine challenge meeting the financial commitment of youth soccer. The BRSC Financial Aid Committee reviews all requests for financial aid and applies a uniform and objective formula by which need, and any corresponding aid is determined. Aid is granted on the basis of verifiable need and BRSC’s ability to fund the Financial Aid Program. As a non-profit corporation, BRSC has limited funds available to apply toward financial aid. Financial Aid is granted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Qualifications, Criteria and Conditions for the Award of Financial Aid

1) All applicants are required to pay the BRSC Tryout Fees. These fees are non-refundable.

2) BRSC Financial Aid is for registration fees only. It does not extend to uniform costs or team fees such as tournament or costs or travel and accommodations.

3) Financial aid is provided for one seasonal year (e.g. 2023-2024) at a time. Players with continuing needs must reapply to BRSC each seasonal year.

4) To be considered, ALL Financial Aid Applications together with all supporting documents MUST be submitted to the BRSC Financial Aid Committee on or before May 5th. Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. All Financial Aid applications shall be reviewed and decided by the BRSC Financial Aid Committee, and all decisions of the Committee are final.

5) BRSC Financial Aid is awarded on a sliding scale based on the Federal Poverty Level published annually by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (see: link below). There must be a true, verifiable financial need.

https://aspe.hhs.gov/

6) Information disclosed in Financial Aid applications is confidential. BRSC shall not disclose any information submitted and a recipient of BRSC Financial Aid shall not disclose any determination and/or award of financial aid to any third person. 

7) The maximum amount of financial aid that BRSC can award to any individual is 70% of the registration fee.

8) Payment plans may also be employed in lieu of or in addition to the award of Financial Aid. The final Payment due on any payment plan shall be March 1st.

8) Families seeking Financial Aid must serve as volunteers at various BRSC events and activities when called upon.

9) Any recipient who does not remain current on any BRSC Financial Aid payment or team fees may be subject to loss of Financial Aid for the remainder of the current seasonal year and/or future years and payment in full may be required before the player is permitted to continue his/her participation with any BRSC team or program. Further, if any payment is not paid when due, BRSC may assess a late payment penalty equal to 3% of the payment due and/or may suspend a player's privilege to participate with his/her BRSC team.

10) Players receiving assistance are expected to participate in training and games. Lack of participation may impact future financial assistance.

11) BRSC must be notified by a Financial Aid recipient if the applicant’s financial circumstances change. 

The Application / Documentation

1) A parent/legal guardian must complete the Financial Aid Application.

BRSC Financial Aid Application

Solicitud de Ayuda Financiera

2) The child/player must be listed as a dependent on the applicant’s Federal 1040 Tax Form or proof of guardianship must be provided.

a. Verification of income is required of both parents. A copy of all 2022 Federal 1040 Tax Returns in the household must be submitted.

b. If you did not file taxes, both parents must each submit a copy of 2 paycheck stubs for wages received within the last 60 days.

c. If the parents are separated or divorced and one is not legally responsible for such payments, he/she must show documentation to that effect.

3) To submit a Financial Aid Application, the Application together with all supporting documentation must be submitted to BRSC Executive Director, Tucker Reynolds via email at

treynolds@BlufftonRush.com

Financial Aid Determination

1)  All Financial Aid applications shall be reviewed and decided by the BRSC Financial Aid Committee and all decisions of the Committee are final.

2)  BRSC Financial Aid is awarded on a sliding scale based on the Federal Poverty Level published annually by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (see: link below). There must be a true, verifiable financial need.

3)  All information disclosed in Financial Aid applications is confidential. BRSC shall not disclose any information submitted and a recipient of BRSC Financial Aid shall not disclose any determination and/or award of financial aid to any third person. 

4)  Based upon the Application, BRSC determines how many individuals there are in the household.

5)  Based upon the Application and the documentation provided that verifies all household income, BRSC determines the household’s gross income and the percentage of aid, if any, that can be granted.

Once the application is reviewed, a representative from the committee will discuss any future payments needed and a Financial Aid Agreement will be signed. Again, all decisions of the Financial Aid Committee are final. 

Payment Plans

In addition to or in lieu of Financial Aid, BRSC may establish a payment plan for any family.  Families on payment plans must start paying installments on August 1st and the final payment must be made as follows:

• Half-year players – October 1st
• Full-year players – March 1st

Families who fail to make a payment on time shall be subject to

• Suspension of the player from all BRSC events including, but not limited to, training, games, tournaments and tryouts.
• A 3% late payment penalty on all amounts unpaid.