Q. Who is eligible for financial assistance?
A. Anyone may apply for financial assistance. Approval of the application is made on an individual basis. TEAM uses a sliding-fee scale guideline based on total household income and number of dependents. The scale assists the Financial Assistance Review Committee (FARC) in determining the amount of scholarship awarded and its applicable time frame.

Q. Is it possible to join the TEAM for free?
A. The TEAM believes a strong sense of ownership and pride is developed when the financial assistance recipient contributes to the cost of their TEAM involvement. Therefore, applicants will be asked to pay at minimum the amount of their registration and escrow start up account in addition to the monthly amount determined by the FARC, if any.

Q. If I receive TEAM financial assistance, what is expected of me?
A. Upon approval of financial assistance, the TEAM business manger will review the conditions of the scholarship with you. Those conditions will include the length of the scholarship, the expectation that you take full advantage of the assistance by attendance at practices regularly, as well as a commitment to make payments on time.

Q. How will the financial assistance amount be determined, and how quickly can I expect to receive financial assistance?
A. Scholarships are determined on an individual basis using a sliding-fee scale guideline to assist in designating the amount of assistance. Once the financial assistance application and required documents have been submitted to the
business manager, TEAM will contact you within two weeks to review the outcome of your application.

Q. How long will the financial assistance continue?
A. Need for financial assistance is assessed at the time of request and reviewed on a regular basis.

Q. Who will be reviewing my application?
A. TEAM FARC are the only people who will review your application. All information is handled confidentially.

Q. May I do anything in return for this assistance?
A. Yes! TEAM encourages all families to volunteer. There is much to be done from helping at the swim meets to working on the various fund raising projects.

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