FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION

GulfSouth RUSH Soccer Club is committed to ensuring that all players have the opportunity to participate in our programs regardless of economic circumstances. To support this mission, GulfSouth offers a Financial Assistance Program to help qualified families offset Team fees. Financial assistance is awarded for a single seasonal year and must be reapplied for annually. See Section D for a list of accepted documentation and attestation-based options.

Please note that Financial assistance only covers a percentage of the yearly Team fee, which covers tournaments and coaching salary. Families receiving aid are still responsible for initial registration fees and uniform purchases.

Confidentiality: Providing information is voluntary but necessary for aid considerations. All application information, including financial documentation, will be kept confidential and used solely to determine eligibility for financial assistance. Access to data remains with the Board of Directors and Directors of Coaching and is stored securely and protected for no longer than 90-days in accordance with the Florida Information Protection Act (Florida Statute 501.171)

 

A. Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility is based primarily on verified gross family income. For the 2026–2027 season, the baseline threshold is $65,000 annually. However, families with income above this threshold may still qualify based on documented circumstances such as:

  • Recent unemployment
  • Medical expenses or hardship
  • Single-parent household status
  • Other significant financial challenges

These factors must be detailed in the application.

 

B. Application Process

  1. Complete the Application
    • All required sections must be filled out. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
    • Supporting income documentation must be submitted, even if previously provided in past years. (See Section F for a list of accepted documentation and attestation-based options.)
  2. Submit via Email
    • Send completed application and documentation to: community@gulfsouthsoccer.com
      • Use subject line: “Financial Aid Application – [Player’s Name].”
  3. Deadline: All applications must be received by May 31, 2026.

 

C. Review & Notification

  • Applicants must be accepted to a GS team before their application is reviewed.
  • The Board of Directors will review complete applications and allocate funds accordingly.
  • Families will be notified of decisions within 15 days of the application deadline.
  • The board may request additional information during the review process if needed.

 

D. Acceptable Forms for Financial Need Assessments

GulfSouth RUSH Soccer Club respects the financial privacy of all members. If you choose not to provide personal financial data, such as a U.S. Federal Tax Return Form 1040 or your W-2, you can still submit meaningful and verifiable information through alternative documentation and attestation-based systems. Please remember to white/black out any Social Security numbers on documents to protect Personally Identifiable Information.

  1. Proof of Eligibility for Public Assistance
    • Free/Reduced School Lunch – School district letter
    • Medicaid – Medicaid Card or eligibility letter
    • SNAP – Approval notice or EBT card
    • WIC – WIC ID or letter
    • Section 8 Housing – Voucher or eligibility notice
    • TANF – Award letter
  2. School Counselor or Community Organization Letter from:
    • School Counselor
    • Social Worker
    • Community or faith-based leader
  3. Federal Forms
    • First page of most recent Federal Tax Return (Form 1040)
    • W-2 or 1099 Misc forms for both parents/guardians