Financial Assistance

Y For All - Financial Assistance

Everyone Belongs at the Y - Financial Assistance

The Rockland County YMCA believes everyone should have the opportunity to participate, regardless of their ability to pay. Through our Y For All Financial Assistance Program, we provide reduced membership and program fees to eligible individuals and families based on financial need. All applications are kept confidential. 

Financial assistance is made possible through the generous support of our donors and grant funding. Awards are based on the following criteria:

  • Household income (IRS 1040 Form is required)

  • Number of dependents

  • YMCA available funding

How to Apply

  1. Create a non-member profile here ("Sign Up")

    Complete the Financial Assistance Application (See Below)

  2. Submit the application with all required supporting documents.

  3. Our team will review your application.

  4. We will contact you once a decision has been made.

Please note:

  • Financial assistance must be approved before registering for a program.

  • Approval does not guarantee a space in a program.

  • Assistance is awarded for the specific program or membership requested. A new application with updated documentation is required when assistance expires.

Required Supporting Documents

Please provide copies for everyone contributing to your household income.

Required documents include:

  • IRS Form 1040 (and Schedule 1, if applicable)

  • Four recent pay stubs

  • Proof of child support and/or Social Security benefits (if applicable)

If you did not file taxes, you can request a Verification of Non-Filing Letter through the IRS.

Membership Financial Assistance

Everyone deserves the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of a YMCA membership.

Financial assistance is available for eligible individuals and families who need help covering the cost of membership. Assistance is awarded on a sliding fee scale based on household income, family size, financial circumstances, and available funding.

A YMCA membership provides access to:

  • State-of-the-art Fitness Center
  • Indoor heated pool, sauna, and hot tub
  • FREE group exercise, cycling, yoga, and aqua fitness classes
  • Recreational gym and family swim times
  • Nationwide YMCA Membership
  • Reduced program fees and priority registration for many YMCA programs

Financial assistance must be approved before purchasing a membership. If approved, your membership rate will be determined based on your application and available funding.

Online Form available soon

Child Care Assistance (CCAP)

Your family may also qualify for the New York State Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), which helps eligible families pay for child care.

Click here to learn more and determine your eligibility.

PRE-K, SAC Financial Assistance

  • Awards are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, depending on available funding.

  • Please allow up to two weeks for application review.

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Summer Camp Financial Assistance

  • Application deadline: May 1

  • Applicants are notified after May 15.

  • Awards are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, depending on available funding.

  • Applicants have one week to accept their award.

  • Please allow up to two weeks for application review.

  • All summer camp applicants must register online and pay the required $100 deposit per camp week, which is applied toward the total camp cost.

  • All required supporting documentation must be submitted with the application.

Scholarship Registration for Summer Camp 2026 is now closed

For More Information:

Phil Donnelly, CEO at PDonnelly@rocklandymca.org