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 aid is granted solely on the basis of need and BRSC’s ability to fund the Financial Aid Program.
 
Financial Aid may take the form of reduced registration fees and/or a structured payment plan. Except in extreme cases of need, there is an expectation that families pay at least a portion of the BRSC registration fee.
 
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 at a time. Players with continuing needs must reapply to BRSC each seasonal year.
4. 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. Financial Aid may be for the entire registration fee or for any portion thereof. Payment plans may also be employed in lieu of or in addition to the award of Financial Aid. 
8. Families seeking Financial Aid must serve as volunteers at various BRSC events and activities.
9. Any recipient not current on any BRSC Financial Aid payment plan 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. 
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 on-line Financial Aid Application.

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. Copy of 2021 Federal 1040 Tax Form
     b. Or 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. 
 
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.