The FOR ALL Financial Assistance program is offered by the Oshkosh Community YMCA to ensure that everyone has access to a Y membership and programs regardless of financial situation. The amount of assistance is determined by several factors:

• The number of individuals residing in the household
• The combined gross income of individuals living in the household
• The Y's sliding scale fee
• The availability of Y funds
• Information about any special circumstances the applicant may have

Once your application is approved, assistance can be applied to memberships, youth programs such as sports, swim lessons, and more. Assistance is typically valid for up to one year, so you will need to reapply with updated income documentation each year to maintain eligibility.

The FOR ALL program at the Y is made possible by our donors. Each year, generous contributions to the Y's Annual Campaign allow us to provide Financial Assistance to those who need it.

Anyone with a permanent address within the Oshkosh Community YMCA's service area and needs assistance affording a membership may apply for financial assistance. The FOR ALL program is open to persons of all ages and backgrounds- families, adults, children, and seniors are all eligible. You must provide documentation to verify household income. If you are in our community on a temporary basis or do not have a permanent residence, you would not be eligible to apply.

Documentation to verify household income is required to apply. This can include:

• Most recent 1040 and/or self employment tax documents. These can be found in your most recently filed tax return. If you do not have a copy of your most recently filed tax return, you can obtain one by calling the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 or by requesting a transcript from the IRS. For more information on IRS transcripts, visit https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript. W2s are not accepted.
• Last 30 days of paycheck stubs or letter from your employer indicating hours worked and pay.
• Documentation of any additional income, such as:
  
  • Social Security or Disability (www.ssa.gov)
  • Unemployment benefits (https:/ /my.unemployment.wisconsin.gov/)
  • Child support or alimony (https:/ /dcf.wisconsin.gov/cs/pay/account-info)
  • Government assistance, such as Foodshare, Wisconsin Works, etc (https:/ /access.wi.gov)
  • Any other income
• Written statement of any special circumstances you want the Y to be aware of

If you don't file taxes, you can still request a copy of your IRS transcript (see the information above), which will create a document that states there is no record for that tax year, OR you can obtain a "Statement of Non-Filing" from the front desk of the YMCA.

Once we receive all of the required documentation, processing typically takes 3-5 business days. You'll be contacted as soon as a decision has been made.

Without all of the required documents, we are unable to process your application. We will reach out to you to request the missing information, which will lengthen the processing time.

Once we receive your completed application and all required documentation, we will review it and determine your eligibility. If you are eligible, you will receive an award letter outlining the amount you qualify for.

When you receive your letter, simply bring it to the Oshkosh Community YMCA branch indicated in the letter to activate your membership. Our Member Services team will help you get started and answer any questions you may have.

Yes! Membership status is irrelevant to the application process. If you are a current member and are approved, the assistance will be applied moving forward; it cannot be applied retroactively.

Yes, you may reapply at any time, especially if your financial situation has changed or if you can provide additional documentation that was previously missing.

If you're under 18, a parent or guardian will need to complete the application on your behalf and include household income.

Yes. All information and documents submitted for the FOR ALL Financial Assistance program are kept strictly confidential and are used solely for the purpose of determining eligibility.

• The YMCA reserves the right to deny financial assistance to anyone whose actions are contrary to the core values and mission of the YMCA.
• The YMCA has a zero tolerance policy regarding individuals listed on the Sex Offender Registry.
• Applications will be kept for 30 days. All unclaimed applications will be considered void and the applicant will need to reapply.