Scholarships

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue, believes every child deserves access to our programs, regardless of circumstance. We offer financial assistance covering 20% to 90% of program fees, based on family eligibility.

Important Dates:

Financial Assistance Coverage Period: Coverage runs from the start of summer programs through the end of school year programs.

Financial Assistance Expiration: Mid-June. Financial assistance runs through the end of school year programs.

Financial Assistance Renewal Period Begins: April.

Eligibility Requirements:

 Youth must have a current Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue membership to take part in programs. Financial assistance does not cover membership fees. Free memberships are available with Apple Health Insurance; see details below.
 Families must meet BGCB guidelines for income and family size to be eligible for assistance.
 All information provided for the Financial Assistance Application process is kept strictly confidential.

apply for Financial Support for programs

Licensed Locations

BGCB licensed locations include Ardmore Elementary, Lake Hills Elementary, Newport Heights Elementary, Stevenson Elementary and preschool programs at all sites. Families enrolled in a licensed program must first apply for all available State and third-party funding options prior to applying for BGCB financial assistance.

Required Applications (apply in order)
1. Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) – Working Connections Child Care (WCCC). This application must be completed first. Provider number not needed to apply. How to Apply with WCCC.
2. BrightSpark Early Learning Services – Best Starts for Kids (BSK) Apply after receiving your WCCC decision (approval or denial).

Application Outcomes
If approved, funding will be sent to Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue by provider and applied to your account. If denied, a denial letter from each program (WCCC and/or BrightSpark) is required before your BGCB financial assistance application can be processed.

Licensed Location Provider Numbers
Ardmore Elementary - 695722
Lake Hills Elementary - 778840
Newport Heights Elementary - 695758
Stevenson Elementary - 778861

Licensed Preschool Provider Numbers
Ardmore Elementary - 778882
Bennett Elementary - 777801
Cherry Crest Elementary - 778541
Clyde Hill Elementary - 777702
Enatai Elementary - 778099
Jing Mei Elementary - 778829
Lake Hills Elementary - 778810
Medina Elementary - 778113
Newport Heights Elementary - 712510
Phantom Lake Elementary - 777689
Puesta del Sol Elementary - 778521
Stevenson Elementary - 778042
Woodridge Elementary - 778919

Non-licensed Locations

Log in to your Parent Portal. At the top of the page, select “submit a form”.
Select one child from your household list. One application will cover the whole family.
Under “Select Form to Update,” choose “Request Financial Assistance Application” and hit “Next”. Check the box if you would like to apply and hit “Next”. This will create a Financial Assistance Application.
At the top of the page click “Documents and Forms” and open the created application to fill in and attach required documents.

Please allow up to 14 business days for approval decision. Processing times may take longer during renewal periods. Please ensure your application is fully complete before submitting.

Applications may be cancelled if submission is incomplete or if required documents are not submitted within 3 weeks of starting the application.

Important Notes

Submitting a financial assistance application does not register your child or reserve a spot in a program. Membership/Registration is required to attend any program.

While your financial application is in process, do not pay full program fees. Select “Charge to Household” when completing a registration. This will allow you to pay the balance on your account later, after your financial assistance application has been reviewed.

Most program fees are due two weeks before the start of the program. A minimum 10% payment is required to remain enrolled while your financial assistance application is being processed.

Once Approved

• Financial assistance starts from the date you submit your application and can’t be applied to past programs fees.
• Your Parent Portal will display adjusted program fees based on your award level.
• Discounts are automatically applied at time of registration. You may not see this reflected until the final payment page when completing the registration.

Costs Not Covered by Financial Assistance

• Annual membership fee
• Late pickup fees
• Field trip costs
• Materials fees

Third-Party Funding Options

• BrightSpark Early Learning Services

   • Child Care Financial Assistance (CCFA)/HM – covers licensed & non-licensed programs
   • Best Starts for Kids (BSK) – ONLY covers licensed programs

 • DCYF Working Connections Child Care (WCCC)

   • Only covers licensed programs
    • How to apply with WCCC

• Treehouse

Free Club Membership with Apple Health

If your child has Apple Health insurance from any of the following providers, they may qualify for free Club membership. 

• Amerigroup RealSolutions
• Community Health Plan of Washington
• Molina Healthcare
• UnitedHealthcare 
• Coordinated Care

Free club membership with Apple Health can now be submitted under ‘Submit a Form’ on the Parent Portal.