Financial Aid

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Application Form

How do I apply for Financial Aid?
You can find the application form here: https://mvlasc.byga.net/f/honzgwktun. Please be sure to include all required documents. If you have any questions, please email financial.aid@mvlasc.org.
How much aid is available? Am I guaranteed aid?
Each year the club budgets a set amount to support the financial aid program, but this does not guarantee that all applicants will receive support.
What does Financial Aid cover?
Financial Aid covers MVLA club dues and coaching fees. It does not include tournament fees, travel, lodging, apparel, or miscellaneous expenses.
Do we get any assistance with purchasing a player's uniform?
Beginning Fall 2023, if you receive financial aid, you will also receive a coupon code valued at $250 to use to order your player’s uniform through the Capelli website. An email will be sent to you with your player’s own unique coupon code.

Please note, that the Spring 25 season will be the last season that MVLA will be using the Capelli branded uniform so alternative assistance may be offered (like loaner uniforms) instead of the coupon code.
Who decides which families receive financial aid?
The MVLASC Financial Aid Committee, comprised of three MVLASC board members, follows the guidelines of Financial Aid to make all financial aid decisions.
What factors go into awarding Financial Aid?
The MVLASC Financial Aid Program largely depends on a family’s qualification with required proof of eligibility. For those requesting aid but who do not qualify, the Financial Aid application includes a section to explain extenuating circumstances for aid requests.
What other requirements are needed for Financial Aid?
All families receiving financial assistance will be required to perform the league- mandated 6 hours of volunteer service/per player/season. Families cannot choose to pay the buy-out fee and are required to report their hours at the end of the season using the Volunteer Form found on the Volunteer page of our website.
When will I know if I qualify for aid, and amount of award?
Families will be notified either by email of program acceptance/denial and the amount of award based on season and age group of participant(s). All families will be notified by MVLASC within approximately 4 weeks of receipt of application form.
If I have more than one player in my family, do I need to complete a Financial Aid application for each one?
Yes, MVLASC requires a separate form for each member of the family.
Do I need to complete a Financial Aid form for each year I need aid?
Yes, MVLASC requires each family to complete a new application each year.

Application Process

The MVLA Soccer Club Financial Aid Committee follows the guidelines of the financial aid program to make all financial aid decisions. In order to qualify, a family must complete an application per player and provide proof of eligibility. Families will be notified by email or phone call within 4 weeks of program application acceptance or denial. If accepted, the amount of award based on season and player age group will also be provided.

Note: Spring 2025 Financial Aid Application are currently being accepted.

All families who would like to apply for financial aid please complete the Application Form and submit updated documents as listed on the form.

Shooting Stars Players: You may apply for financial aid any time prior to paying your invoice.

Eligibility

The financial aid program is a need based program that is awarded to families based upon their income. A family’s income level is qualified using the stated Santa Clara County Income Limits. The program is offered to all players on the 1st or 2nd team regardless of where they live and to all players on the 3rd team and below who live in the Foothill Chapter which includes Mountain View, Los Altos and Sunnyvale. The player applicant must be a full-time student with a GPA of 2.0 or above. Financial aid recipients are required to perform the league mandated 6 hours of volunteer service/player and cannot choose to pay the buy-out fee.

MVLA SC Financial Aid Qualification

Important

Proof of current of previous semester report card
Percentage of financial aid will be based on Santa Clara County Income Limits and number of people in the household

For questions about MVLA’s Financial Aid Program, please contact financial.aid@mvlasc.org.