2024 FALL STORM ELITE Scholarship Assistance Request Form
Storm Elite (Jacksonville-Onslow Legacy Football Association) provides scholarships to families, who without this financial assistance would not otherwise be able to participate. The Scholarship Assistance program focuses on providing opportunities for our area youth to participate in this program. Scholarship assistance will be dependent upon the funds available and the actual need shown.
Our primary goal is to help as many families as possible, so we are asking those of you that can afford to utilize our payment option rather than receiving a scholarship to please do so. Please know that when you register your child through blue sombrero, that you are acknowledging that you understand and agree to our organizations by-laws and protocols. If there are any questions please feel free to ask. A copy of our by-laws is always available and posted on our Facebook Page.
Refunds/Withdrawals of Participants.
We recognize that some participants may have to withdraw from “STORM ELITE” for various personal reasons. There will be NO refunds issued for the Fall 2024 Football and Cheer season.
To make payment arrangements please contact [email protected]. Please be aware that our Financial Assistant Funds are limited. Awards of assistance are NOT guaranteed to every applicant, and each program requested requires a new application.
Requirements for eligibility:
• Commitment to attend a minimum of 80% of the program.
• Parent/Guardian must volunteer for a minimum of one game, or as needed by the organization
• Application must be completed by a parent, guardian, or head of the household, with all requested information provided (incomplete applications will not be considered.)
• Copy of Income tax returns EMAILED must be attached for application processing
Priority will be given to eligible youth meeting one or more of the criteria below:
• First time program participant(s).
• Member of a multi-child family.
• Living in a single parent home.
• Receiving assistance from programs such as: Food Stamps, Medicaid, SSI, Foster Care, WIC, etc. (Must provide written documentation of participation in these programs to receive priority status.)
• Written recommendation by school representatives, social workers, youth community center workers, or other social services representatives.
Scholarship Assistance Awards
Participants receiving Scholarship assistance for Storm Elite Football must volunteer as needed by the organization. All monies for registration fees are due in FULL BY JULY 15, 2024, or the participant will be removed from the program.
Income Verification Documents:
All documentation received will be used to determine scholarship eligibility status ONLY. Immediately following a decided amount, the applicant will be notified and all submitted documentation will be shredded.
- REQUIRED: Copy of 2023 tax return
- Additional acceptable forms include: o Copy of Last 2 pay stubs
o Copy of Child Support Agreement/ check
o Copy of Social Security, Buckeye Card, or any other assistance received
**Approval process of a registration scholarship does not register the participant for a program. You will still need to complete all registration documents.
Please fill out the following form ONLINE to determine scholarship eligibility.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/M5ZVYQZ