Folsom Lake Surf Financial Aid (SFA) program is designed to assist those families who may not be able to afford the total cost of recreational or competitive soccer

Program Details

Subject to the availability of funds, Folsom Lake Surf (FLS) offers financial assistance to members who demonstrate financial need or hardship related to soccer expenses. All applications are evaluated based on a consistent set of criteria to ensure fairness and equity. Financial aid decisions are made solely at the discretion of the FLS Financial Aid Committee. All information submitted in support of a financial aid application will remain confidential, except as necessary for the proper administration of the program.

All applications will be reviewed by the FLS Financial Aid Committee and a representative of the club will contact you to discuss further and/or notify you of any aid awarded. However, we cannot guarantee we will be able to provide any financial aid. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification for financial aid.

Documentation Required – Complete copies of most recent year’s federal income tax returns along with W-2’s for all employed family members. Copies of most recent payroll stubs for all employed family members, which reflect year-to-date earnings. Copies of any court orders (i.e. divorce papers) regarding financial responsibility and / or support for the player. Also, FLS Financial Aid Application is required.

PLEASE LIST ANY SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES CONTRIBUTING TO YOUR NEED FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.

Eligibility – Any FLS member that meets the qualification requirements is eligible to apply for financial aid. Qualification is primarily based on family income. Other factors such as unemployment or other financial hardships may be considered by the FLS Financial Aid Committee. To be considered for financial aid, all applicants must be in good standing with both their current and past clubs.

Competitive Players:

Financial aid will NOT be granted to returning competitive players who either:

  • Failed to complete their required volunteer hours, or
  • Have an outstanding balance from the prior season.

To be eligible for financial aid:

  • Registration fees must be paid in full.
  • Players and families must follow all guidelines outlined in the Player/Parent Competitive Contract.
  • Players must consistently attend all practices and games.
  • Families receiving financial aid are required to actively participate in club and team activities, including mandatory volunteer hours. The number of volunteer hours required depends on the amount of aid awarded.

Failure to meet these requirements may result in loss of financial aid and the player’s suspension from games and practices.

Recreational Players:

FLS provides financial aid for registration fees to families who demonstrate financial need or hardship. In return, recipients are expected to actively participate in club and team activities. Failure to meet these participation expectations may result in the loss of financial aid and the player’s eligibility to take part in practices and games.

Amount of Aid Award:

Financial aid, if awarded, will be applied directly to a player’s club-related costs—such as competitive tuition, monthly dues (for competitive players), or recreational registration fees (for recreational players).

Each season, the Financial Aid Committee will determine the total amount of aid available. However, the club is not required to award all or any of the available funds. Aid awards are based on reported family income and the total number of requests received. The maximum aid a player can receive in a season will not exceed 100% of their membership dues and team fees.

Application Process:

Applications for financial aid are available online and must be completed online by the deadline to be considered.

Competitive Player Applicants must register and pay the player registration fee into the FLS registration system to be considered for financial aid. Application deadline for Competitive players is June 2nd, 2025.

Recreational Players must register and apply for financial aid by the June 6th, 2025 Deadline to be considered.

All Applications will be evaluated by the FLS Financial Aid Committee. Financial aid applicants will be notified of their status by the date stated in the application accessible by clicking one of the buttons below:

Recreational players:

 

Competitive players:

 

Questions – Questions about financial aid awards may be directed to financialaid@folsomlakesurf.org.