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�R��HU,LS City of Arden Hills Recreation Fee Assistance Program Program Purpose: The City of Arden Hills Parks and Recreation activities are supported by the taxpayers of Arden Hills, which keeps fees affordable. However, some residents still need financial help to participate in classes and activities. The fee assistance program is designed to assist individuals and families to overcome financial limitations and participate in the City of Arden Hills Recreation Programs. Eligibility for the program is determined by completing an application and supplying the correct documentation. Program Guidelines: 1. The participant must be a resident of Arden Hills 2. The family must be eligible for the free or reduced lunch program at school or receive public assistance. 3. The family must provide documentation (school district letter, WIC card, or other form) that they are on the free or reduced lunch program for the current year or other public assistance program. All information submitted for the purposes of eligibility determination into the Fee Assistance Program is considered confidential and is not shared with the staff working in the programs. 4. Each individual in a qualifying family will receive full assistance up to $40. 5. The policy limits assistance to one class per quarter per individual. 6. Participant will be responsible for paying any additional fees for materials, rentals, etc... 7. Events, trips or activities that require the purchase of a ticket or payment to another service provider are not eligible for fee assistance. This includes the following programs: Summer camps, specialty drama and science camps. 8. In the event that your plans change and you cannot attend the activity/event you registered for, we ask that you call the Parks and Recreation Department at 651-792-7800 at least 24 hours in advance. This is very important as at times we maintain a waiting list for activities and with 24 hours notice we are able to contact another person interested in participating. No notification not only prevents others from participating, but we often still need to incur the same costs as if you were attending. 9. For ongoing programs (such as a 6-9 week class), you must attend 75% of the class sessions to remain eligible for future fee assistance. 10. In the event you do not attend a registered activity/event you registered for and you do not notify us at least 24 hours in advance the following action will be taken: • The first time you will receive a letter re -stating the guidelines. • The second time, you will be suspended from participating in the fee assistance program for one calendar year. \\Metro-inet.us\ardenhills\PR&PW\Recreation\FORMS\Scholarship Information\fee assistance program policy guidelines.doc 12/16/2009