Financial Assistance

It shall be the policy of the Licking County Family YMCA to provide
financial aid to individuals and families for the purpose of providing
life-enriching opportunities to persons who otherwise could not
afford YMCA membership fees.

Who is eligible for YMCA Financial Assistance?
How is the financial assistance amount determined?
Is it possible to join the YMCA for free?
How soon is the amount determined?
Will I be treated differently?
Will other members know that I am on financial assistance?
Can I do anything in return for this assistance?
Is assistance available for all programs offered by the Y?

Download Licking County Family YMCA Financial Aid Application
(Adobe PDF)

The Licking County Family YMCA is a non-profit association
offering opportunities for personal growth and service to others.
We are dedicated to serving the community. Our mission is to put
Christian principles into practice through programs that build
healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We believe in providing
programs and membership to anyone who desires participation.

Through the YMCA’s financial assistance program, help is available
for those in need. To support our assisted members, we ask people
to complete a private, confidential application for financial assistance.

Financial assistance is available to persons needing help with
membership and program fees. Applications are available at the
Member Services desk. All applications must provide proof of
income for consideration. All information is kept strictly confidential.

Who is eligible for YMCA financial assistance?

An active older adult on a fixed income, a single parent who is trying
to make ends meet, a family in transition, someone who needs a little
help for a while - all of these are the faces of the YMCA financial
assistance program.

How is the financial assistance amount determined?

The amount of assistance is based on the annual gross income
and the number of dependents. We offer a sliding fee scale after
completion of a confidential application.

Is it possible to join the YMCA for free?

The YMCA believes a strong sense of ownership and pride is
developed if the assistance recipient has contributed to the cost
of their YMCA involvement. Therefore, applicants will be asked to
pay a portion of the fee.

How soon is the amount determined?

Completed applications will be reviewed within 10 to 15 working
days. Please submit your completed application along with proof
of income, including an income tax form and the most recent pay
check stubs or government assistance verification.

Will I be treated differently?
Will other members know that I am on financial assistance?

Only you and the membership representative will have access to
your application. We track assistance data, but only in terms of
numbers and statistics, not by names.

Can I do anything in return for this assistance?

Yes you can! The YMCA is a volunteer based organization. Youth
and adults are encouraged to help earn assistance by volunteering.

Is assistance available for all programs offered by the YMCA?

Assistance is available for memberships and programs. Please see
the membership representative for details on specific programs.

Stop by the member services desk for complete details.