Financial Aid
Soccer Chance Academy Portland (SCA) strives to offer the opportunity for all players to participate in our academy program, regardless of financial means or limitations.
Financial assistance is available for tuition fees only. The member family is responsible for all other attendant costs associated with player participation, such as tournament fees, travel expenses, and uniform. Financial aid is provided for one season at a time – players with continuing needs must reapply each season.
The SCA financial aid committee offers support to qualified players after reviewing all applications confidentially. Parents/Guardians will be notified as soon as the review process is completed.
Financial Aid Eligibility Criteria
Any member family currently receiving government assistance such as welfare, housing assistance, or free or reduced school lunch, may apply for financial aid.
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Any member family with financial hardship as determined by the SCA Financial Aid Committee.
Note: SCA requires verification of government assistance and/or tax return verification of financial need to determine player qualification for financial aid assistance.
To apply for financial aid, please complete the on-line application form and a copy of the required verification documents (school lunch program acceptance form or first page of federal tax return). Forms (in sealed envelopes) should be given to Dan Ferguson or Joe Smith at Soccer Chance Academy training sessions or at tryouts.
U6-U10
3 – 75 minute sessions/week*
1-4 local tournaments/yearly (estimate an additional $150 for tournaments)
$2,500 + 3.5% transaction fee
*Flexibility permitted for players who are multi-sport athletes.
Goalkeeper Training – $100 extra/annually
Tuition is annual. Monthly payment plans offered.
Included in the fees: OYSA league games in the fall and spring, plus an additional 5-10 internal and local club friendlies minimum.
U11-U15
3 – 90 minute sessions/week
1 – virtual strength and conditioning session/week
4 tournaments/yearly (estimate an additional $200-$300 for tournaments, not including travel/accommodation expenses)
$2,800 + 3.5% transaction fee
*Flexibility permitted for players who are multi-sport athletes.
Goalkeeper Training – $100 extra/annually
Tuition is annual. Monthly payment plans offered.
Included in the fees: OYSA league games in the fall and spring, virtual strength and conditioning, plus an additional 5-10 internal and local club friendlies minimum.
U16-U18
3 – 90 minute sessions/week
1 – virtual strength and conditioning session
1 tournament and 3 college showcases/yearly (estimate an additional $200-$300 for tournaments, not including travel/accommodation expenses)
Season breaks in the fall to allow for high school soccer
$2,500 +3.5% transaction fee
*Flexibility permitted for players who are multi-sport athletes.
Goalkeeper Training – $100 extra/annually
Tuition is annual. Monthly payment plans offered.
Included in the fees: OYSA league games in the winter and spring, virtual strength and conditioning, plus an additional 5-10 internal and local club friendlies minimum.
Financial Aid
SCA offers financial aid based on need to qualified players on the club’s U6 through U18 soccer teams.
Uniforms
In an effort to reduce costs for families, SCA uniforms will run on 2 year cycles. SCA is proud to be a Nike academy.
Tournaments
Players will be expected to pay tournament fees after tryouts and once rosters have been established.