Scholarships

Financial Assistance

We are committed to making youth recreation programs accessible to all families. Financial assistance is available through three types of support depending on family circumstances: Income-Based Scholarships, Need-Based Scholarships, and Child Care Subsidy.

To view regular program fees, search for your program in our online catalog.

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Income-Based Scholarships

Income-based scholarships help reduce fees for families whose household income is within local income limits.

Income limits are based on 100% Area Median Income (AMI) for Lincoln/Lancaster County.

Scholarship Income Limits

Families may qualify for assistance if their gross annual household income is at or below the amounts shown.

 Household Size 

 Max. Annual Income 

 2  $86,000
 3  $96,800
 4  $107,500
 5  $116,100
 6  $124,700
 7  $133,300
 8  $141,900

 

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Need-Based Scholarships

Need-based scholarships provide additional support for families experiencing temporary or unexpected circumstances.

These requests are reviewed though a referral from the Center Supervisor at the program location.

Nebraska DHHS Child Care Subsidy

DHHS Child Care Subsidy helps families pay for child care while working, in school, or completing other approved activities. This support may cover part or all program fees.

Child Care Subsidy is available for these program types and locations:

  • Before School Recreation, After School Recreation, Kids Day Off, and Summer Day Camp
  • Air Park Community Center, Belmont Recreation Center, Calvert Recreation Center, Everett CLC, and McPhee CLC

While these program types may be offered at other sites, only these locations qualify because eligibility is tied to the location itself.

Child Care Subsidy Income Limits

Full-subsidy and partial-subsidy income limits per household size. Families may qualify if their household income is at or below the amounts shown. Income limits are based on the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).

 Household Size 

 Full Subsidy (Annual Income) 

 Partial Subsidy Range (Annual Income) 

 2  $21,156  $21,157-$39,132
 3  $26,652  $26,653-$49,308
 4  $32,160  $32,161-$59,484
 5  $37,656  $37,657-$69,660
 6  $43,152  $43,153-$79,836
 7  $48,660  $48,661-$90,012
 8  $54,156  $54,157-$100,188

 

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