Financial Aid - Travel
McLean Youth Soccer (MYS) is committed to ensuring that all players have the opportunity to participate in our Travel program by offering financial aid for qualifying players. Awards are determined by the Financial Aid Committee and applications and financial information provided are kept strictly confidential.
Applications
The application is part of the club registration process in PlayMetrics. Once a player receives an offer to join a team via PlayMetrics, they start the registration process, fill out the online application, and upload required supporting documentation:
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Option 1 - Submit a copy of both parent's current year tax return OR two recent pay stubs PLUS either a free and reduced lunch eligibility letter or SNAP eligibility benefit letter.Â
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Option 2 - Submit a copy of both parent's current year tax return AND two recent pay stubs.Â
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Once the application questions have been answered and documents have been uploaded, a notification will be sent from the system to the committee and they will review the application. Do NOT complete your player registration until you hear back from the committee. You will receive
a communication stating whether you are being offered an award or not. If you have received an award, it will be added to your registration by the committee. You can then complete your registration by choosing the Financial Aid Payment Plan option and pay the deposit. ​
Deadlines & Seasons
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Applications must be received no later than June 30, 2026 or 30 days after an offer to be considered.
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Applications received early in the registration process may receive preferential consideration based on the availability of aid funds.
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Award decisions will be made periodically on a schedule determined by the committee.
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New players joining MYS travel for the spring season only can be considered for a spring aid award if they apply.
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All applicants must reapply each fall season to be considered.
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Note that there will be no retroactive financial aid awarded for previous seasons registered/played.
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Amount of Aid Award
Eligibility
The MYS Board sets the total financial aid pool annually. Awards are determined on a sliding scale based on verified income. The maximum award cannot exceed the program fee minus the $100 deposit per season.Â
Any MYS member may apply for financial aid. Qualification is primarily based on verified family income, though the committee may consider other significant financial hardships, such as unemployment or unexpected medical expenses.