palatine park

Scholarship Program

Palatine Park District provides financial assistance to residents who are interested in enrolling in an eligible Park District or Affiliate program but are unable due to financial hardship. Based on the availability of funds, the Park District will attempt to
provide financial assistance to those who qualify based on set eligibility requirements. Financial assistance will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, based on the availability of funds.

Scholarship Application Form

APPLICATION PROCESS

  1. Complete, sign, and submit the scholarship application and program registration form along with required proof of residency and financial need to:
    Palatine Park District, Attn: Lynn Lauterbach Scholarship Coordinator, 250 E. Wood St., Palatine, IL 60067. Documents can be delivered in person to
    the address above, Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm or faxed to 847-496-6226. Documents should not be sent via email, and emailed documents will
    not be accepted.
  2. Scholarship requests and documentation will be reviewed by district staff and a determination of award level will be given based on USDA Income
    Eligibility Requirements. Determination of awards will be issued within 7-10 business days of receipt of all required documents.
  3. If approved, a scholarship award letter will be emailed to the applicant and the participant will be enrolled in the requested program subject to
    availability with a household balance due. The household balance will be the cost of the program less the awarded scholarship.
  4. Applicants must pay the household balance within 48 hours of award, or risk being removed from the class roster.

EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS

  1. Scholarships are limited to one program per family member per season (winter, spring, summer, fall).
  2. Submission of scholarship application, documentation and registration form does not secure or guarantee enrollment into a program. Enrollment
    into a program is subject to availability.
  3. Scholarships will not be awarded until all required documentation is received.
  4. Application and documentation must be true and accurate. Scholarships are legally recoverable if awarded based on false information.
  5. Participants are not eligible to participate in programs until the request is processed, participant has been enrolled in the program, and the
    household balance has been paid.
  6. Daily fees, facility rentals, party packages, special events, performances, price reduced programs, and private instruction are not eligible for
    scholarship.