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Youth & Adult Programs

Financial Assistance for Programs

Financial Assistance for Programs

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Thanks to the generosity of donors to our Annual Campaign, the YMCA of the Honolulu provides financial assistance for individuals and families who cannot afford the full cost of a Y program or membership. We also offer financial assistance for YMCA Memberships.

The percentage of program fees covered by YMCA financial assistance is determined by a sliding scale based on total household income, number of household members and the availability of financial assistance funds.

Please use the simple calculator below to determine the percentage of program fees you would pay based on the financial assistance provided by the YMCA pending availability of funds:

Select Total Household Income:
Select Household Size:

Family Membership includes all dependent children up to age 26 year, at no additional cost.

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Assistance		 Paid by You

*Based on availability of financial assistance funds.

Application Information

Applicants may apply for financial assistance for youth programs including summer day camp, before and after school programs, swim lessons, early learning / part-time preschool programs, youth sports and others.

We require documentation to verify household size and income. Qualification for YMCA financial assistance must be renewed each year.

To Apply

  1. Call our Service Center at 808-678-4296, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, to apply for financial assistance.
  2. You will need the following required documents:
    • Your Government-issued photo ID
    • Most recent W-2(s)
    • Full tax return (1040, 1040EZ, 1040A, or Schedule C)
  3. Our Service Center staff will direct you to upload the documents to our secure website to complete the application. Upon review of the documents, our Service Center staff will provide a confirmation of your final scholarship amount based on verification of income and availability of funds.
    • Alternatively, if you do not want to upload your documents, our Service Center staff can schedule an appointment to meet with a staff member in-person. During your appointment, the branch will provide a confirmation of your final scholarship amount based on verification of income and availability of funds.

Alternative Documents Accepted (If W-2s or Tax Returns are not available):

  • Copy of paystubs (one-month)
  • Benefit Statement (Social Security, Disability or Unemployment)
  • Government Assistance Benefits letter
  • Letter from your employer verifying your employment and stating your annual salary
  • For United States Military members: Leave and Earnings Statement (LES)