Financial Assistance

• Chandler residents only.
• The fee assistance application is valid for the current fiscal year (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026)
• Applicants must re-apply every fiscal year to determine eligibility.
• All required financial documentation, proof of residency (i.e. current utility/water bill, property tax statement), and a completed class registration form must be turned in with the fee assistance application. After initial approval, only a registration form is required for each class/program/activity stating the fee assistance application is approved and on file.
• Fee assistance is approved based on Maricopa County Annual Income Guidelines, and is not guaranteed.
• Fee assistance will not exceed $200 per family, per fiscal year (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). Any balance above the approved $200 must be paid in full at time of registration.
• Separate registration forms must be completed and submitted for Recreation and Aquatics classes.
• Fee assistance funds do not cover items such as: Red Cross fees, pool admission fees, supply fees, instructor fees, adult sports fees, excursions, field trips, etc.
• A maximum of two (2) fee assisted registrations will be approved for any class, camp or program.
• Please allow at least 7-10 business days prior to the upcoming session registration period or class start date for application processing.
• Participants must follow the Recreation or Aquatic Division’s refund / cancellation policy. The Community Services Department reserves the right to revoke the goodwill scholarship/fee assistance for participants who cancel classes excessively or fail to follow the refund/cancellation policy.
• All requests for approvals, cancellations or transfers must be turned into the approving Coordinator.
• All family members in the household must be noted on the application. Only dependents living in the household that are listed on the application will be approved to use fee assistance funds.

Two (2) of the following are required:

• A copy of the most recent federal tax return, W-2(s) or 1099(s) for all members living in the household who receive any form of income.
• A copy of the two (2) most recent paycheck or unemployment check stubs for all household members who receive any form of income.
• Approval paperwork from the City of Chandler Housing Division.
• A copy of the most recent Social Security or SSI Disability award letter for all household members who receive this form of income.
• SNAP verification, WIC assistance verification, or AHCCCS verification for all household members who receive this assistance. 

Do NOT Submit Original Documents.

In order to be approved, your family must meet the following income guidelines according to the family size living in the household:

Maricopa County Annual Income Guidelines