Scholarship Application

Purpose
The City offers recreation scholarships to make recreation programs more affordable to low and moderate income residents.

Eligibility
Scholarships are based on annual income utilizing the 150 percent level of the current Federal Poverty Guidelines. Scholarships are only available to Olathe residents. 

Qualification
Approval into the program allows you to register for eligible activities at a cost of 50% of the program fee. Most activities, including summer outdoor pool memberships are eligible for the scholarship discount. 

• Some programs are not eligible for the scholarship discount.
• Olathe Community Center month-to-month Memberships are offered at a special scholarship rate. 
• Summer camps are eligible for a 25% discount. 

Contact the scholarship coordinator with any questions regarding activity eligibility.

Adaptive Recreation 
Approved applicants pay 75 percent of the program fee for Special Olympics State competitions. Each participant is allowed one discounted Special Olympics State competition per calendar year while funding is available.

Application Process
An application with income documentation must be submitted to the scholarship coordinator. Ensure the application is completed, signed, dated, and all required income documents that apply to you are included:

• Federal Income Tax Return for the previous year.

• Any Dependent(s) not listed on the income tax return require a copy of the child’s birth certificate or other documentation verifying dependency. 

• If you received insufficient income to file a tax return, you must submit an “I Certify” form, along with dependent documentation if applicable, and include documentation for any income you receive, such as:

• Child support verification
• Welfare assistance/alimony
• Social Security Administration current benefit letter

Other acceptable tax return alternatives: 

• McKinney-Vento Letter:
• If applicable, a McKinney-Vento letter may be provided in place of the tax return. If all dependents are not listed in the letter, please also include supporting dependency documentation.

• Housing Services Approval:
• Applicants with City of Olathe Housing Services approval must submit their approval status along with dependency documentation.

Considerations

• Scholarship applications are processed within five to seven working days.
• Plan ahead. Your scholarship must be approved before registering for an activity at the discounted rate. There are no holds on classes or refunds on fees.
• The City notifies applicants by email if their application is approved or not approved.
• You must re-apply for the scholarship program in April of each year. All approved scholarships are effective through April 1st.

Paper applications can be delivered to the Olathe Community Center, 1205 E. Kansas City Rd.

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