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ANNOUNCING NEW SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR SSWSC FAMILIES

SSWSC is excited to announce we are increasing scholarship opportunities starting summer of 2024. We understand that the expense of participating in programs can be challenging. The new structure provides more scholarship support to families beginning in the summer of 2024 and for 2024-2025 winter programs, including:

Thanks to our generous donors, SSWSC awarded nearly $450,000 in financial need-based and athletic achievement scholarships in 2023-2024, providing opportunities for local athletes to participate in programs at any level.

UPDATED EZ Scholarship 2024-2025

SSWSC will continue to offer the one-step EZ Scholarship Program for 2024-2025 for families with an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) up to $175,000. The EZ Scholarship is a one-step program fee scholarship that is part of the enrollment process for local participants. EZ Scholarship is applied directly to program fees based on the family’s adjusted gross income before payment.

  • EZ Scholarship awards have increased by 5-10% for families who have an AGI below $150,000.
  • EZ Scholarship will continue to be applied automatically when families provide their AGI during the registration process.
  • NEW! Summer programs are now eligible for the EZ Scholarship, eliminating the need for the Summer Program Fee Scholarship.
  • Families with athletes in multiple SSWSC programs are encouraged to apply for the Winter Program Fee Scholarship as well as the EZ Scholarship.
  • Non-residents are not eligible for EZ Scholarships.

NEW! EZ Competitive Program Scholarship

SSWSC is now offering a NEW scholarship opportunity for families with athletes in high school-age, year-round competitive programs. The EZ Competitive Program Scholarship is a two-step scholarship fee program for athletes in year-round programs; it requires submitting a current 1040 or 1040EZ tax return. The EZ Competitive Scholarship is applied directly to program fees based on the family’s adjusted gross income after tax return verification.

  • SSWSC recognizes that the cost of participation, equipment, training, and competition travel in year-round programs is significantly greater, and the goal is to increase support to help these families manage the higher costs.
  • The EZ Competitive Program Scholarship uses a different Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) scale, compared to the regular EZ Program Scholarship, increasing access and scholarship amounts for families with an AGI up to $250,000, compared with $175,000 for the regular EZ Scholarship Program.
  • SSWSC competitive programs eligible for the new EZ Competitive Program Scholarship are U16 Alpine, U18/U21/PG Alpine, U16/U18/20 Cross Country, U16/U18/U20 Ski Jumping/Nordic Combined, and U17/U19/PG Freestyle Moguls and specific Freeski and Snowboard programs to be announced July 1, 2024 with winter registration information.
  • To be eligible for the EZ Competitive Program Scholarship, families must submit a 1040 tax return to verify their 2023 adjusted gross income on the SSWSC scholarship portal.
  • Non-residents are not eligible for EZ Scholarships.

Winter Program Fee Scholarship

SSWSC will continue to offer the Winter Program Fee Scholarship through an application process. The Winter Program Fee Scholarship is intended to assist SSWSC families with SSWSC program fees based on financial need.

  • All resident or non-resident athletes are eligible.
  • The Winter Program Fee scholarship application window is from August 1 - December 15 for winter programs and April 2 - May 19 for year-round competitive programs.
  • While the EZ Scholarship only factors in adjusted gross income, the Winter Program Fee Scholarship considers many other factors, including current hardship, multiple children, associated expenses such as travel and equipment, and family’s volunteer involvement with SSWSC.
  • Families can apply for this scholarship even if they have received an EZ Scholarship or if they did not qualify for an EZ Scholarship.
  • Families with athletes in multiple SSWSC programs are encouraged to apply for the Winter Program Fee Scholarship as well as the EZ Scholarship through registration.

Summer Camp Scholarship

SSWSC will continue offering a Summer Camp Scholarship for athletes participating in SSWSC training camps.

  • This scholarship is intended to assist SSWSC families with SSWSC camp fees based on financial need and verification from the Head Coach.
  • Families only need to fill out ONE application per family.
  • Summer Camp Scholarship will be open from May 1. Application deadline is June 16, 2024.

QUESTIONS?
Please contact Gretchen Burkholder, 970-879-0695.