(Revised September 2009)

We are pleased to be able to provide this opportunity to all residents of Fridley. The following are a few guidelines you should be aware of as a participant in our Fee Assistance Program.

Who Qualifies?

1. The Fee Assistance Program is available for all participants who reside full-time in Fridley. Participants must remain full-time residents during the activity or activities they have received assistance for. Proof of residency is required at the time of application (i.e., drivers license water bill).
2. To qualify:

• Households must show proof of participation in the School District Free or Reduced Lunch Program; or
• Show documentation that meets the guidelines for the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines for Free or Reduced Lunch Program (see chart below); or
• Show documentation that the family receives low income financial aid from the county.

What Qualifies?

1. Events, trips or activities that require the purchase of a ticket or payment to another service provider are not eligible for fee assistance.
2. Participants who qualify for the Reduced Lunch Program are eligible for up to 50% off the maximum scholarship for select youth activities. Trips and other special events may not qualify for the Fee Assistance Program.
3. Participants who qualify for the Free Lunch Program are eligible for up to 100% off select youth activities up to $100 per person for each activity season (winter, spring summer & fall). After this limit has been reached, additional participation will require at least 50% of applicable fees.
4. Adults are eligible for up to 25% off select activities.
5. Senior citizens (age 55+) are eligible for up to 50% off select activities.

Guidelines:

1. In event your plans change and you cannot attend the activity/event you registered for, we ask that you call the Recreation office at 763-572-3570 at least 24 hours in advance. This is very important as at times we maintain a waiting list for activities and with 24 hours notice we are able to contact another person interested in participating. No notification not only prevents others from participating, but we often still need to incur the same costs as if you were attending.
2. We expect that if you register for a one-day event/trip that you will attend that event. If possible, cancellation notification one week in advance is preferred. Cancellation the day of the event does not allow us enough time to fill the spot.
3. If you participate in an ongoing program (such as a 6-9 week class), you must attend 75% of the class sessions.
4. In event you do not attend a registered activity/event you registered for and you do not notify us at least 24 hours in advance the following action will be taken:

• The first time you will receive a letter re-stating the guidelines.
• The second time you will be suspended from participating in the Fee Assistance Program for one calendar year. Or you will be given the option to pay the registration fee for the activity/event you did not attend to regain your Fee Assistance privilege.

Download the  Fee Assistance Application (PDF).