Financial Aid

THPRD households whose income falls below the Federal Free Meal Guidelines are eligible to receive up to $200 per person annually.

THPRD households whose income falls below the Federal Free Meal Guidelines are eligible to receive up to $200 per person annually.

This information was last updated: 10/30/2020

Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD) is committed serving the needs of all district residents throughout the greater Beaverton area. Through the Financial Aid Program and a dedication to social equity, we are working toward removing barriers to participation and ensure that more district residents have access to facilities, programs, and recreational opportunities. If you cannot afford typical program fees, this program may help.

Households whose income falls below the Federal Free Meal Guidelines are eligible to receive up to $200 per person annually in financial aid.

Eligibility requirements

• You must live within THPRD district boundaries. Not sure if you are in-district? This tool may help: Am I In District?
• Your household income is below the Federal Free Meal Guidelines (see chart).
• Any applicant with a current Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) award letter or a recent Beaverton School District Federal Free Lunch Letter are eligible for financial aid.
• If you do not participate in the above two programs, you may qualify by providing other documentation (see proof of income options below) to prove your monthly gross income falls below the Federal Free Meal Guidelines.

To apply

1) Fill out the Financial Aid Application:

Please note, that all information in the application must be filled in or the application will be returned unaccepted. The information requested is confidential and necessary to help determine eligibility of each applicant.

• Financial Aid Application
• Aplicación de Asistencia Financiera

2) Submit only ONE of the following:

• TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
• Beaverton School District Federal Free Lunch Program (approved for FREE meals, not reduced meals)
• Payroll Stub (last two months)
• Child Support/ Alimony Agreement
• Social Security/ Disability/ Pensions Award Letter
• Unemployment Weekly Wage Benefit Letter

Note: If you have no income or have any other special circumstances, please describe your situation in a written statement and submit it with your application.

• Applications accepted year-round and funds are available for 12 months from your approval date.
• You may apply once each year.
• Funds are transferable between household members.
• Unused funds cannot be carried forward.

Ways to submit your application

You may submit your completed applications via any one of the options listed below:

• Email: You may email your application and proof of income (PDF or picture) to financialaid@thprd.org
• Mail: Applications may be mailed to THPRD Administration Office – Financial Aid Program 15707 SW Walker Road. Beaverton, OR 97006.
• In-person: You may visit an open THPRD Center, where you can fill an application (paper copies are available) and attach your proof of income.

After I receive my Financial Aid funds, how do I register?

Funds may be used for general programs and classes, plot fees for the community gardens and affiliated recreational youth sports leagues. Fee waivers cannot be used for facility rentals, birthday parties, third-party programs, competitive youth sports leagues, private lessons, childcare when guardians travel off-site, or the purchase of items (goggles, swim caps, towels.)

If you plan to use your funds to register your child for an affiliated recreational youth sports league the parent or legal guardian will need to follow that organization’s enrollment procedures. THPRD does not enroll individuals in affiliated sports programs.

• To sign up for classes and activities online, go to www.thprd.org or if you need support, call our main phone line 503-645-6433.