We are committed to providing quality recreational opportunities to all residents and have established a scholarship program to help make our programs more affordable for families with financial needs
Eligibility
To be eligible for the scholarship program, you must meet the following criteria:
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You must be a Lenexa resident and be able to provide proof of residency (current utility bill or valid driver’s license)
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You must meet and provide proof that you fall within the income eligibility guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, as outlined below:
|
Number of household members
|
Maximum annual income |
| 1 |
$22,311
|
|
2
|
$30,044 |
|
3
|
$37,777 |
|
4
|
$45,510 |
|
5
|
$53,243 |
|
6
|
$60,976 |
|
7
|
$68,709 |
|
8
|
$76,442 |
For full eligibility and other requirements, see the full Scholarship Policy.
Types of scholarships
We have two types of scholarships available to Lenexa residents who have a demonstrated need. You may apply for either scholarship, but you cannot receive both types of scholarships within the same year. The amount of the scholarship provided to each family is based upon which level you qualify for through the USDA’s free and reduced lunch meals program. All scholarships require you to make a co-payment.
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USDA program guidelines
|
Scholarship amount |
Co-payment amount |
Reduced price meals
(130% to 180% of poverty level) |
50% of advertised fee
|
50% of advertised fee |
|
Free meals
(at or below 130% of poverty level)
|
75% of advertised fee |
25% of advertised fee |
In order to distribute and maximize our scholarship program funds, we require you to meet usage guidelines (listed below). If you do not meet those usage guidelines, we may revoke the scholarship, and you will not be eligible to reapply for another scholarship for the remainder of the year.
Lenexa Rec Center Core Pass Scholarship
You may receive a scholarship for a portion of the monthly cost of a Lenexa Rec Center Core Pass membership (X Pass memberships are not available through the scholarship program). In order to remain eligible for this scholarship, each person on the membership must use the facility at least 48 times during a six-month period.
Membership types and monthly co-payments required are listed below:
|
Membership type
|
50% monthly
co-payment |
25% monthly
co-payment |
| Adult (18-59) |
$21
|
$10.50 |
|
Youth (12-17)
|
$16.50 |
$8.25 |
|
Senior (60+)
|
$19 |
$9.50 |
|
Household
(up to 5 people)
|
$35 |
$17.50 |
|
Plus 1
|
$10 |
$5 |
Outdoor pool membership and/or Parks & Recreation Department Program Scholarship
You may receive a scholarship towards an outdoor pool membership or other parks & recreation programs up to a maximum amount of $500 per family/$200 per person annually.
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In order to remain eligible for the outdoor pool membership, each person on the membership must use the facilities at least 24 times during the summer season.
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In order to remain eligible for the program scholarship, each person enrolled must attend a minimum of 75% of the program session dates.
Membership types and one-time co-payments are as follows:
Outdoor pool membership
|
Membership type
|
50% co-payment |
25% co-payment |
| Individual |
$30
|
$15 |
|
Household
(Up to 5 people)
|
$55 |
$27.50 |
|
Senior (60+)
|
$14 |
$7 |
Parks & Recreation programs and activities
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If you qualify for the reduced meals program, you will pay 50% of the advertised program fee.
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If you qualify for the free meals program, you will pay 25% of the advertised program fee.
Apply for a scholarship
To apply for our scholarship program, you will be asked to submit some or all of the following:
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Proof of residency (valid driver’s license or copy of recent utility bill)
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A copy of your most recent federal income tax return or copies of the last two paychecks for each job held in your household
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A letter from your employer stating your earnings
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A letter from your social/case worker indicating the amount of any benefits you are receiving
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Other supporting documentation requested by our staff.
Contact information
If you have questions about the scholarship program, please call 913.477.7529 (PLAY) or email mdanler@lenexa.com.