Arlington Soccer Association · 2026
Financial Aid
Arlington Soccer is committed to making soccer accessible for every family. We offer financial aid to help cover registration fees for youth players who demonstrate financial need.
Overview
Financial Aid Policy
Awards based on demonstrated need and available funds
The Arlington Soccer Association offers financial aid to financially challenged youth and their families to assist with registration fees whenever possible. Financial aid awards are based on the number of players demonstrating need and the extent of that need.
Our competitive programs may include several types of fees (registration and team fees) plus the county fee. Some fees are eligible for assistance and some are not. Fees do not include uniforms, equipment, travel expenses, tournaments, and showcases.
Important:
The registrant must be listed as an active recipient/beneficiary of any government benefits program cited. All required documentation must be provided in advance — there are no refunds
if documents are submitted after payment is made. Please direct all questions to financialaid@arlingtonsoccer.com. Coaches do not make determinations of financial aid.
Aid Schedule
Academy & Travel Programs
Discount on player registration amount only
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| Residency | Support Form | Income Level |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 1040 Tax Return | Less than $100K |
| Arlington | 1040 Tax Return | $100K – $125K |
| Arlington | 1040 Tax Return | $125K – $150K |
| Arlington | Lunch Voucher | N/A |
| Non-Arlington | 1040 Tax Return | Less than $100K |
| Non-Arlington | 1040 Tax Return | $100K – $125K |
| Non-Arlington | 1040 Tax Return | $125K – $150K |
| Non-Arlington | Lunch Voucher | N/A |
Arlington residents:
The County Field usage (USE) fee is also covered.
Lunch Voucher includes:
A current school lunch voucher approved by the school district (CEP forms do not count), a Medicaid eligibility letter (Notice of Benefits), a Parks & Rec fee reduction form, or any other county-based government assistance form.
Note:
Competitive team fees (tournaments, coach travel, etc.) are not
covered by financial aid.
Aid Schedule
ADP Program
Discount on player registration amount only
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| Residency | Support Form | Income Level |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 1040 Tax Return | Less than $150K |
| Arlington | Lunch Voucher | N/A |
| Non-Arlington | 1040 Tax Return | Less than $150K |
| Non-Arlington | Lunch Voucher | N/A |
Arlington residents:
The County Field usage (USE) fee is also covered. For ADP, the lunch voucher can be from any county.
Aid Schedule
Recreational Soccer
All-inclusive single registration fee plus county fee
The recreational fee includes the cost of a team jersey for first-time players only.
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| Residency | Support Form | Income Level |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 1040 Tax Return | Less than $150K |
| Arlington | Lunch Voucher | N/A |
| Non-Arlington | 1040 Tax Return | Less than $150K |
| Non-Arlington | Lunch Voucher | N/A |
First child receives a $95 discount; subsequent siblings receive $90 (due to the automatic sibling discount). Arlington residents:
The County Field usage (USE) fee is also covered.
Aid Schedule
Mini Soccer, Camps & Clinics
Discount on player registration amount only
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| Residency | Support Form | Income Level |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 1040 Tax Return | Less than $150K |
| Arlington | Lunch Voucher | N/A |
| Non-Arlington | 1040 Tax Return | Less than $150K |
| Non-Arlington | Lunch Voucher | N/A |
Arlington residents:
The County Field usage (USE) fee is also covered. Optional uniform pieces and/or camps/clinics run by the club are not
covered by financial aid.
Eligibility
How Aid Is Determined
Arlington Soccer uses the US Government Federal Poverty Guidelines as a baseline for financial aid eligibility. The final award amount is primarily determined by the documentation provided by the family and the child's residence location.
Residency
Whether you live within Arlington County affects the discount tier and whether the County USE fee is also covered.
Income Documentation
All pages of the 1040 plus a W-2 for each earning household member are required when applying via the income track.
Government Assistance
A qualifying lunch voucher, Medicaid letter, or Parks & Rec fee reduction form may be used in place of the 1040.
Available Funds
Not all players who demonstrate need will receive funds. Awards depend on the number of applicants and the extent of demonstrated need.
Apply
How to Apply
Financial aid is applied for during the registration process
You will be required to provide evidence supporting eligibility. Submit one of the following government assistance documents, and all pages of the 1040 with a W-2 for each earning member of the household if applying via the income track. The registrant must be listed as an active recipient/beneficiary of any government benefits program cited. All required documentation must be provided in advance.
Qualifying Documents
- Current school lunch voucher approved by the school district (CEP forms do not count)
- — OR —
- Medicaid eligibility letter (Notice of Benefits)
- — OR —
- Parks & Rec fee reduction form or any other county-based government assistance form
Income Track (1040)
- All pages of the most recent federal 1040 tax return
- W-2 for each earning member of the household
The registrant must be listed as an active recipient/beneficiary on any government benefits documents submitted.
Timeline
Award Notifications
What to expect after submitting your application
Academy, Travel & ADP
Reviews completed within 3 business days
of application.
You will receive an email notifying you of award acceptance or decline.
You must accept your offer and make an initial or full payment within 72 hours
of award notification.
Players missing the 72-hour deadline may be dropped from their team and replaced.
Credit card payment is preferred. Coaches are notified of Pending Status during review.
Rec, Camps & Futures
Reviews completed within 3 business days
of application.
You will receive an email notifying you of award acceptance or decline.
Futures & Camps/Clinics:
A spot cannot be reserved until payment is received and processed.
Rec Soccer:
Delayed FA documents do not postpone registration or team placement eligibility deadlines.
Exclusions
What Is Not Covered
Financial aid applies to registration fees only
Uniforms and optional equipment
Travel expenses for competitive teams
Tournaments and showcases
Competitive team fees (coach travel, activities, etc.)
Optional camps & clinics run by the club
Other costs based on individual team needs
Questions About Financial Aid?
Our administrative team is here to help. Please reach out directly — coaches do not make financial aid determinations.
financialaid@arlingtonsoccer.com
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How is the Amount of Financial Aid Determined?
Arlington Soccer uses the US Government Federal Poverty as a guideline for financial aid eligibility.
How Do You Apply For Financial Aid?
- You apply for financial aid through the registration process.
- You will be required to provide evidence supporting eligibility.
Evidence includes:
- A school lunch voucher from any county OR a Medicaid eligibility letter (Notice of Benefits) OR
- A Parks and Rec fee reduction form or any other county based government assistance form
- AND all pages of the 1040 with a copy of the W2 for each earning member of the household.
When Will I be Notified of an Award of Academy, Travel, or ADP?
- We try to review awards within 3 business days of your application.
- You will receive an email notifying you of the award acceptance or decline.
- You are still required to accept your offer and make an initial payment or the full payment within 72 hours.
- 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.
- Credit card payment is preferred.
When Will I be Notified of an Award for Rec Soccer , Camps/Clinics, and Futures Programs?
- We try to review awards within 3 business days of your application.
- You will receive an email notifying you of the award acceptance or decline.
- Payment is required to complete the registration process.
- For Futures and Camps/Clinics this means a spot cannot be reserved until payment is received/processed.
- For Rec Soccer this means delay in providing FA documents does not postpone/pause registration/team placement eligibility deadlines.