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Level the Field Project

K4A Foundation’s Financial Aid Scholarship Policy 

Details:

  • Kicks 4 All Foundation has created the “Level the Field Project“ to provide financial aid scholarships to families facing financial barriers. Assistance is available for any youth player participating in recreational or travel soccer. K4A Foundation does not publish qualification criteria since these are just guidelines, and the final decisions on financial aid scholarships are made by the K4A Foundation Board of Directors based on the availability of the financial aid scholarship pool. So we encourage all families to apply if they feel they need any assistance with soccer costs. 

  • Subject to the availability of the financial aid scholarship pool, K4A Foundation shall offer financial aid scholarships for soccer club registration fees of families that demonstrate a need or financial hardship. The application information will be kept confidential.

Eligibility

  • Any youth soccer player is eligible to apply for financial aid. Qualification is primarily based on verified family income. Other factors such as unemployment or other financial hardships may also be considered by the K4A Foundation Board of Directors. 

Application Process:

  • Applications for financial aid scholarships are available online and must be completed and returned to K4A Foundation. A signed complete copy (all pages) and the most recent federal tax return on Form 1040 (or applicable form) for both parents/legal guardians of the applicant (supporting schedules and attachments are not required unless requested) must be filed with the financial aid scholarship application.

  • All financial aid scholarships will be paid in full directly to the participating soccer club with all parties receiving copies of the transaction. Should an applicant not complete the entire season, K4A Foundation shall receive a prorated reimbursement amount for the remaining time in the season.

  • Applications will be evaluated and approved by the K4A Foundation Board of Directors. Notification of financial aid scholarships shall be sent via email to each applicant and the participating soccer club. 

Applications:

  • Completed applications (with supporting documentation) for financial aid scholarships may be emailed to info@k4afoundation.org or mailed to K4A Foundation, 2432 Aspen Way, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification. 

  • K4A Foundation will continue to accept applications throughout the year. K4A Foundation will consider financial aid scholarships based on the availability of the financial aid scholarship pool.

Amount of Aid Provided:

  • The K4A Foundation Board of Directors shall determine the amount of financial aid scholarships available for the year; however, there is no obligation to award all/any of the financial aid scholarship pool.

  • Families of applicants receiving a financial aid scholarship will be requested to provide up to eight hours of volunteer service to K4A Foundation each year unless otherwise established. Those applicants that do not fulfill this requirement may be ineligible for future financial aid scholarships. 

Questions:

  • Questions about financial aid scholarships may be directed to info@k4afoundation.org.