Financial Aid

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

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

This information was last updated: 7/01/2021

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 a maximum of $200 per person annually in fee waivers. Only those members listed on the application will be eligible for funds.

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 on the right).
• Any applicants currently receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) award letter or SNAP benefits from State are eligible for financial aid fee waivers.
• 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:

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 as proof of income:

• TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
• SNAP - If you receive assistance from State, please provide the Simplified SNAP Report Letter or Interim Change Report. If you do not have a copy, you can call your social worker and request a copy.
• 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: Applications and proof of income (PDF or picture) can be emailed to financialaid@thprd.org
• Mail: THPRD Administration Office – Financial Aid Program 15707 SW Walker Rd. Beaverton, OR 97006.
• In-person: Visit any open THPRD Center, to complete your application (paper copies are available) and attach your proof of income.

Please allow up to 10 business days for processing.

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.)

• 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

Using your Financial Aid Funds for a non-competitive Affiliated League fee

1. Complete this form (click to access form) with the requested information. (You must have an active Financial Aid application.)
2. Email financialaid@thprd.org or hand deliver the form to any open THPRD facility
3. Please allow up to 10 business days for processing. After processing, payment checks are mailed directly to the league. You may apply at any time with an active application, payment checks will be issued twice a month.

Note: 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.