We’re Glad You Stopped By! 

We believe no one should miss out on participating in Parks and Recreation programs.

That’s why we offer three easy ways for residents to apply for financial assistance.

The fastest and easiest way to begin, is to simply scroll down and find out all about the eligibility requirements for each of the three programs. 

From there, you should find a simple and easy path to enjoying our Recreation programs and services. 

Financial Assistance and Other Assistance

Town of Chapel Hill Financial Assistance Policy and Application – 

The Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation Department offers reduced fees to qualified residents. As a matter of fact, we're committed to making our programs, activities, and events available to as many citizens as possible. 

 Scroll down to download your application.

Please see the Parks & Recreation User Fee Procedures & Policy for full details.

OCASL Foundation is a local nonprofit whose mission is to improve the lives of children and adults in Orange County, North Carolina and increase participation in organized sports and recreation.

The OCASL Foundation can work directly with you as an individual hoping to play an organized sport, or as a parent/guardian, helping to make it possible for a child to play.

Find out more and complete an application. It's easy and quick!

Every Kid Sports Pass a 501(c)3 nonprofit, to provide income restricted families financial assistance to cover player registration fees and help ensure every kid in your community has a chance to play in your league next season. Every kid deserves the chance to play sports. 

• Your child is currently enrolled in Medicaid, SNAP or WIC.
• Your child is between the ages of 4-18.
• The sport you are applying for is recreational,
  not elite or travel.
• The sports season lasts at least 4 weeks. 

Apply today!

The Every Kid Sports Pass makes it possible. It's simple and easy. Supported by DICKS Sporting Goods Foundation)

Town of Chapel Hill Financial Assistance Application

Eligibility and Application: Chapel Hill (reside within the Town limits) and Orange County residents may request a reduction in program fees when a financial need exists (we’re sorry, but non-residents are not eligible for a reduction of fees). These requests must be made in writing on an official Financial Assistance Application. The Parks and Recreation Department will make accommodations for participants who cannot complete the Financial Assistance Application without assistance.

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Confidentiality: All Financial Assistance information and supporting documents are strictly confidential.

Program Fees: Individuals who qualify for financial assistance will normally be required to pay either 25%, 50% or 90% of the total program fee based on their household size and income, relative to the Financial Assistance Eligibility Scale below. Please note that some programs do not accept fee reductions. See “Financial Circumstances” below for information regarding exceptions to this policy. Payment due at time of registration.

Household Financial Resources: include all financial resources for your household received on an annual basis, including all pay, allowances, child support, pensions, disability, social security and unemployment benefits, grants, student loans, self-employment, savings, personal funds, stipends and other monies received by the household. 

Household members will be verified through the Chapel Hill Department of Public Housing, Orange County Department of Social Services, a school social worker, your Federal Income Tax Return (dependents) and pay stubs, Visiting Scholar J-1 and J-2 Visas plus sponsor documentation or RSI residence confirmation.

Financial Assistance Eligibility Scale*

Total family income includes all financial resources on an annual basis for each member of the household. 
*$5 is the minimum one must pay for a Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation program or pass.

Verification and Documentation: Patrons applying for a Fee Reduction must provide confirmation of their financial status through one of the following methods.  Documents are due at the time of application; incomplete applications may be denied.

• I live in Public Housing subsidized by the Town of Chapel Hill. CHPR will contact them to verify my application.
• Either myself or an immediate family member currently receives SNAP, Work First or Medicaid benefits from Orange County DSS.  I’ve provided my OCDSS approval letter or CHPR will contact OCDSS: Social Security #                                               .
• I have provided a copy of last year’s Federal Income Tax Return (Form 1040) and 2 current pay stubs for verification. 
• I have provided a signed letter from my child’s school social worker who has verified my family members & financial resources. 
• I am a Visiting Scholar and have provided copies of my own and my dependent’s Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1 and J-2) Status forms, sponsor letters from the U.S. academic institution and my home institution/scholarship organization. 
• The applicant is a resident of Chapel Hill Residential Services Inc.  RSI Staff signature:                                                            .

Any questions regarding this policy should be forwarded to the Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation Department staff at 968-2784/TDD.

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