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2024-2025 Financial Aid Information - Travel & Academy Soccer

 

Overview
How Much Does it Cost to Play Travel Soccer?

What Does Financial Aid Cover?

Am I Eligible for an Award?

How Much Will I Have to Pay After my Award?
When Will I Learn About My Award?

How Do I Apply?

 

OVERVIEW

The Arlington Soccer Association offers financial aid to financially challenged youth and their families to assist with Club Fees whenever possible.   Financial aid awards are based on the number of players demonstrating need, the extent of that need, and the budget available for financial aid.

Please review changes to the payment plan for Travel Soccer 2024-2025

 

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO PLAY TRAVEL SOCCER?

Below are the 24/25 Travel Fees for Arlington Soccer.  Families are responsible for both Club fees and Team Fees.

These fees do not include gas/hotel/meal expenses for travel to practice, games, tournaments and showcases.  Families pay for items such as cleats ($50-$200), shin guards ($15-$60), soccer ball ($20), additional practice t-shirts ($15), warm-ups ($100), backpacks ($70) and other club gear (all costs are approximate).

 

Birth Year / Age Group	Total Club Fee	Less Max Financial Aid Award (-60%)	+ Team fees collected by club	Total Owed to Club
TRAVEL SOCCER
2016– 2013 (U9 - U12)
Tier 9U-12U - All Teams	$2,320	-1,400	$325-$500	$1,245- $1,420
2012-2010 (U13 - U15)
Tier 1 - Red Team	$2,520	-1,520	$475-$575	$1,480- $1,580
Tier 2 - White Team	$2,200	-1,320	$275-$350	$1,155- $1,230
Tier 3 - Blue & Black Teams	$2,130	-1,280	$200-$300	$1,050- $1,150
2009-2006 (U16 - U19)
Tier 1 - Red Team	$2,575	-1,545	$625-$750	$1,655- $1,780
Tier 2 - White Team	$2,200	-1,320	$250-$350	$1,130- $1,230
Tier 3 - Blue Team	$2,130	-1,280	$300-$350	$1,150- $1,200
ACADEMY
U10 - U12	$2,600	-1,560	$725-$825	$1,765- $1,865
U13-U19	$3,150	-1,890	$675-$975	$1,935- $2,235

 

 

 

 

HOW MUCH FINANCIAL AID IS AWARDED AND WHAT DOES THE AWARD COVER?

· The maximum financial aid award is 60% of the Club Fee.  Please see the chart above for exact amounts. This is the MAXIMUM amount - keep in mind that PARTIAL awards may be issued.

· Financial aid only covers a portion of an Arlington Soccer’s soccer player’s fee.

· Families are responsible for paying the club fees and team fees remaining after financial aid is awarded. 

· Additional Team fees may be assessed during the year if the team’s yearly plan changes which requires an additional assessment (i.e advancing to Regional Tournaments, additional tournament recommended by technical staff for team development)

· Optional uniform pieces and/or camps/clinics run by the club ARE NOT covered by financial aid.

 

HOW DOES ARLINGTON SOCCER DETERMINE AID ELIGIBILITY?

Arlington Soccer uses the US Government Federal Poverty Guidelines for decisions on awarding Financial Aid (see grid below). 

• 1st priority for Awarding Financial Aid:  Those players receiving free lunch benefits (or family incomes at 130% of poverty level or below) Many years, this is the only group receiving financial aid given the volume of requests.
   
• 2nd priority for Awarding Financial Aid:  Those players receiving reduced lunch benefits (or family incomes at 185% of poverty level or below). Financial Aid awards may only be partial awards in this category.
   
• 3rd priority for Awarding Financial Aid:  Those families at 250% of poverty level or below.  If financial aid money is still available to award the club will consider Financial Aid Awards in this category.  Financial Aid awards may only be partial awards in this category.
   
• 4th priority for Awarding Financial Aid: Those families at 300% of poverty level or below. If financial aid money is still available to award the club will consider Financial Aid Awards in this category.  Financial Aid Awards in this category will only be partial awards.

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

     Child Nutrition Programs; Income Eligibility Guidelines    Effective through June 30, 2025

Household Size	100% Federal Poverty Guidelines	130% of Poverty Level Qualifies for Free Meal Program	185% of Poverty Level Qualifies for Reduced Meal Program	250% of Poverty Level	300% of Poverty Level
1	15,060	19,578	27,861	37,650	45,180
2	20,440	26,572	37,814	51,100	61,320
3	25,820	33,566	47,767	64,550	77,460
4	31,200	40,560	57,720	78,000	93,600
5	36,580	47,554	67,673	91,450	109,740
6	41,960	54,548	77,626	104,900	125,880
7	47,340	61,542	87,579	118,350	142,020
8	52,720	68,536	97,532	131,800	158,160
For each add’l person, add:	5,380	6,994	9,953	13,450	16,140

 

HOW MUCH ARE PAYMENTS AFTER A FULL (60%) FINANCIAL AID AWARD?

 New for 24/25 Travel Soccer Season: Installments for the monthly payment plan will run July 15th, 2024 through February 15th, 2025.

TRAVEL SOCCER
2016 – 2013
Tier 9U-12U - All Teams	$150 - $180 initial payment (DUE within 72 hours of Financial Aid Award) Plus 8 payments of $155-155 (DUE July 15 – February 15)
2012-2010
Tier 1 - Red Team	$200 - $235 initial payment (DUE within 72 hours of Financial Aid Award) Plus 8 payments of $160-$165 (DUE July 15 – February 15)
Tier 2 - White Team	$155 - $190 initial payment (DUE within 72 hours of Financial Aid Award) Plus 8 payments of $125 - $130 (DUE July 15 – February 15)
Tier 3 - Blue and Black Teams	$155 - $190 initial payment (DUE within 72 hours of Financial Aid Award) Plus 8 payments of $115 - $120 (DUE July 15 – February 15)
2009-2007/06
Tier 1- Red Team	$215 - $250 initial payment (DUE within 72 hours of Financial Aid Award) Plus 8 payments of $180 - $195 (DUE July 15 – February 15)
Tier 2 - White Team	$190 - $210 initial payment (DUE within 72 hours of Financial Aid Award) Plus 8 payments of $115 - $130 (DUE July 15 – February 15)
Tier 3 – Blue and Black Teams	$175 - $185 initial payment (DUE within 72 hours of Financial Aid Award) Plus 8 payments of $115 - $125 (DUE July 15 – February 15)
ACADEMY
U10 - U12	$225 - $245 initial payment (DUE within 72 hours of Financial Aid Award) Plus 8 payments $190 - $205 (DUE July 15 – February 15)
U13-U18/U19	$255 - $295 initial payment (DUE within 72 hours of Financial Aid Award) Plus 8 payments $210 - $245 (DUE July 15 – February 15)

 

WHEN WILL I BE NOTIFIED OF AN AID AWARD? 

• An award email will be sent by June 20^th to players who completed an application by May 15th.  Those families who are not awarded financial aid will also be notified via email. 
• Families awarded Financial Aid that does not meet their needs will have 72 hours to notify Arlington Soccer they are rescinding the offer.  
• To accept your offered team spot, pay the down payment fee within 72 hours of your Financial Aid award.  Only when these two steps are completed - registering and paying - will the offer be considered accepted. Please plan ahead to ensure you can make payment within 72 hours of the Financial Aid award. 
• Coaches will be notified of Pending Status while Financial Aid applications are reviewed.  An accepted offer indicating "applying for financial aid" as the payment method AND a completed Financial Aid application with supporting documentation will complete a player's acceptance until Financial Aid is awarded.
• Players not meeting the 72-hour deadline after Financial Aid is awarded may be dropped from their team and replaced.
• Players not meeting the 48-hour deadline to accept their offer and submit a financial aid application may be dropped from their team and replaced.
• Credit card payment is preferred. 
• For the 2024-25 Season, Arlington Soccer will be evaluating all requests and sending notifications after offers are made.  Given the delayed timing of awards, Arlington Soccer will allow families who are awarded aid that does not meet their needs 72 hours (3 days) to notify Arlington Soccer they are declining the offer due to financial reasons. Players who comply with this rule will receive a refund of the deposit. 

 

HOW DO I APPLY? 

Complete the online application.  The online application process requires submission of the registration form labeled “Financial Aid Registration – Travel 2024-2025”  with the required supporting financial aid documents.  Families must submit a separate application for each player. Incomplete applications and/or applications missing documents cannot be reviewed. All financial aid applications must be completed online.

 Aid is awarded on a first come, first served basis as determined by the date of receipt and income level, with current Arlington Soccer Travel players having first priority. Financial aid funds are limited in availability and will run out quickly during the award process. Once all aid is awarded, eligible players will be placed on a wait list. Families should submit financial aid applications no later than:

 

Age Grouping	Submit Application by
2016 (9U)	April 22nd, 2024
2015 – 2006	May 15th, 2024

   
 

 

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Keep in mind that there is a LARGE demand for Financial Aid money. Do not wait till the above listed dates to apply!  2023/24 Season saw over 200 applications and Arlington Soccer anticipates even more applications for 2024/25 Season.

 

           To APPLY, please visit  Arlington Soccer Association

           Click on LOGIN just below articles

           Once on your household page, choose the Register button at the top right of the page

           Then once you are into the registration and have selected the player to register, select "Financial Aid Registration - Travel 2024-2025

 

Questions? Contact financialaid@arlingtonsoccer.com or contact the office at 703-527-0157. 

 

Please review this information prior to submitting your 2024-2025 Financial Aid Application.

 

Remember, a separate application must be completed for each child (player) AND supporting documentation must reflect each players name as registered*

 

Please have one of the following income verification documents listed below ready to be uploaded BEFORE you fill out the financial aid application. Applications with missing documentation cannot be reviewed.

· Current Proof of Eligibility for Free or Reduced Lunch Program (copy of current lunch letter). If player is at private school then provide 1040 forms (see next entry) 
 

· Copy of 2023 Federal Tax 1040 form with ALL W-2s and 1099s filed by all members of the household.  If you are self-employed you must also provide Schedule-C.

· Current Proof of Eligibility LETTER for Woman Infant and Children Program (WIC)

· Current Proof of Eligibility LETTER for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Program (TANF)

· Current Proof of Eligibility LETTER for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program  (SNAP) (formerly food stamps)

Financial aid guidelines and requirements for the 2020-2021 Seasonal Year can be found here.

Scholarships

Each year, following the completion of the travel tryouts, financial aid-eligible Arlington Soccer players will have the opportunity to complete an application for the awards. The centerpiece of the application is an essay wherein the players are encouraged to tell their own stories of courage. We particularly applaud the efforts of our young players who draft their own application essays. Thanks to each of our applicants, who since 2011 have shared wonderful stories of courage and have promoted Juliet’s courageous spirit in your lives!  You can learn more by visiting www.julietgrace.org.

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Klurfeld Travel Soccer Scholarship Fund

The Klurfeld Fund was established in 2000, in memory of Scott and Janis Klurfeld, who were killed in a tragic accident on I-95 while driving their son and a teammate to a preseason tournament for the (then) U14 Arlington Thunder. The accident, which both boys survived although with serious injuries, deeply shocked and saddened our soccer community. This accident prompted Arlington Soccer to establish the Klurfeld Travel Soccer Scholarship Fund in their memory. The Klurfeld Fund provides financial support to Arlington Soccer travel players who might otherwise not be able to afford to play.

The Klurfeld Fund exists through the donations of supportive soccer parents and other soccer advocates. The fund desperately needs replenishing. Please help Arlington Soccer keep our financial assistance fund strong by making a tax-deductible donation to the Klurfeld Travel Soccer Scholarship Fund.

Send a check now while you’re reading this! Any amount, no matter how small, will make a difference to a talented player.  Tax-deductible donations may be sent to:

Klurfeld Travel Soccer Scholarship Fund
c/o Arlington Community Foundation
818 N. Quincy Street, Suite 103
Arlington, VA 22203

You can also make an online donation to the Klurfeld Fund using the Arlington Community Foundation’s online form. Select the “Donate Now” button in the upper right hand corner. Be sure to specify the “Klurfeld Arlington Travel Soccer Scholarship Fund” in the Fund Selection box.