Financial Assistance

Every child should have equitable opportunities to discover what motivates them and to lead a healthy, joyful, and purposeful life. That is why Camp Fire Central Oregon has a long history of providing financial assistance to families in need. We strive to make all of our programs available to as many youth as possible, regardless of the ability to pay.

Income documentation is required to complete your financial assistance application.
- Have your documents ready when you begin your application.
- See which documents qualify for income documentation and our eligibility guidelines for how each type of document determines the level of assistance.
We recommend applying for financial assistance before you register for programs for faster processing, though you are also able to apply during the registration process.
Funds are limited, so apply for financial assistance and register for programs early!
Financial assistance does not apply to all programs.
1. Sliding scale programs: Programs offered on a self-selecting sliding scale do not require a financial assistance application.
2. Grant Funded programs: Some grant funded programs are free or very low cost and do not require a financial assistance application to access. Financial assistance awards do not apply for these programs.

To show income-documentation eligibility, upload one of the following:

Most recent Federal 1040 income tax return
- First page summary only — we use the adjusted gross income (AGI) found on line 11.
- Upload the first page of each 1040 form on which the youth is listed as a dependent (for example, parents in a separated family have separate tax returns).

Current eligibility/award letter for Oregon social benefits
- For example: SNAP, Oregon Health Plan (with an adult listed), or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
- Documentation must include all eligible recipients, the type of benefit, and the date of the benefit. Need help finding documentation of your benefits? Create an account or log in to your OregONEligibility for an overview of your benefits.
- Note: Assistance levels vary by benefit. If you receive more than one of these benefits, please see our eligibility chart and submit the benefit that translates to the highest award. If you submit more than one, we will choose the benefit type below that translates to the highest award.

Last three months paycheck stubs if you can't submit the above. Additional follow up is required for paystubs and will take longer to process.
- Submit paycheck stubs for all monthly income for all adults contributing to household or childcare expenses.

How to Pre-Apply for Financial Assistance

No cost to apply. No registration fees collected when pre-applying.

Go to your account Document Center.
Fill out Camp Fire’s Financial Assistance Form. Be sure to select the appropriate season (school year or summer.)
Upload a picture or pdf of at least 1 income document in your document center. If the youth is listed as a dependent on multiple tax forms or documents, include each to provide a clear picture of income. See our eligibility guidelines for the list of income documents and how each determines the level of assistance.

Applications are processed in the order they are received and can take up to 10 business days to process.

You will receive an email with the status of your application. If you are awarded financial assistance, the email includes the percent of assistance and a discount code that you can apply to your reservations at checkout.

When you register for programs, be sure to select Pre-Approved Financial Assistance and go all the way to checkout to enter your discount code.

How to Apply for Financial Assistance During Registration

Register for the sessions you are interested in.
Select the option to “Apply for Financial Assistance.” If you do not see this option, the program is not eligible for financial assistance.
You will be prompted to complete/update a short financial assistance application form.
When you are ready to check out, choose Proceed to Payment and select Pay the Minimum Amount Due. This allows you to pay the minimum deposit due per session while we review your application.
Upload a picture or pdf of at least 1 income document in your Document Center. If the youth is listed as a dependent on multiple tax forms or documents, include each to provide a clear picture of income. See our eligibility guidelines for the list of proof-of-income documents and how each determines the level of assistance.

Applications are processed in the order they are received and can take up to 10 business days to process.

A 10% deposit is collected for each registration at time of application. These fees collected will be applied toward your program costs. If paying the deposit is a barrier to registering, pre-apply for financial assistance so your discount can be applied immediately.

If approved, you will receive an email with the amount of your award. If you are not awarded sufficient financial assistance for your needs, you have a grace period to cancel your reservations for a full refund, or we can help you set up a custom payment plan.

The level of assistance awarded varies based on documents provided, as shown in the table below. If multiple documents are submitted, we will use the one that qualifies for the highest financial assistance level. South County is offered on a sliding scale. families only need to apply for assistance if they qualify for the 60% level.


	60%	45%	30%	15%
Documents that determine level of assistance -->	- 1040 tax form - OHP (w/adult OHP plus)	- 1040 tax form - SNAP - OHP (w/adult OHP bridge)	- 1040 tax form	- 1040 tax form - CHIP
Household size / Monthly Income
2	$2,351	$3,407	$4,258	$5,195
3	$2,969	$4,303	$5,379	$6,563
4	$3,588	$5,200	$6,500	$7,930
5	$4,207	$6,097	$7,621	$9,297
6	$4,825	$6,993	$8,742	$10,665
7	$5,444	$7,890	$9,863	$12,032
8	$6,063	$8,787	$10,983	$13,400

Percentage discount on Camp Fire programs, based on household size, income, and the documentation provided.

What if I do not receive enough financial assistance to participate?

If you need further support, there might be options for external support. We accept payments from third parties. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see community partners we have successfully worked with in the past.

People who have made reservations and do not receive enough financial assistance to meet their needs have the opportunity to cancel their reservations for a full refund. Cancellations must be made within 2 weeks of receipt of the aware letter to avoid being subject to our regular cancellation policy, including non-refundable fees.

Anyone who has applied for assistance and does not receive enough support to meet their needs can also submit an Application for a Financial Assistance Exception to petition for a higher award. Camp Fire has limited funds and is committed to supporting as many families as best as we can. Those petitioning for a higher award will need to show strong evidence for an exception. Awards above 60% are uncommon.

To be eligible to apply for a financial assistance exception, your account must be in good financial standing and show regular attendance, if applicable, for previous reservations. Accounts with a history of no-shows or failure to remit payments or communicate with customer service in good faith are not eligible to apply.

Petitions may take up to 15 business days to process and are evaluated by the financial assistance team on the following criteria:

Household size and income

Nature, duration, and financial impact of extenuating circumstances

Documentation of income and/or circumstances

Ability to secure support from other sources

Accounts must be in good standing with Camp Fire Central Oregon, including finances and attendance records

Other Community Programs for Potential Assistance

Some of our participants have received support from these community resources. We encourage you to explore all of the options to receive as much support as you are eligible for. This allows us to stretch our limited resources to support as many families as we can.

PacificSource Community Solutions (OHP) Flex Funds

If your family has health insurance through PacificSource Community Solutions (OHP) and your child is under the care of a physician for any conditions that could be supported through the programs we offer, you may be eligible for up to 100% reimbursement of your program service fees. Some examples of conditions which have qualified families for this program in the past includes, high BMI (overweight), anxiety, or other social/emotional behavior conditions. Please ask your child's Primary Care Physician if you think you might qualify.

Or, download an information sheet you can share with your provider to help them understand the process of applying for eligibility.

To get started, see if you are eligible to be reimbursed for any portion of the fees not covered by Camp Fire's financial assistance program:

Visit the PacificSource documents page, where forms are listed in alphabetical order.
Look for “Health Related Services Flex Fund Request Form.”
- Instructions on how/where to submit are on the form itself.
- Check the Health Related Services Flex Fund FAQ section next to the request form.
If you have questions about approving and submitting the request form, talk to any medical provider you work with.

Family Access Network

If your family is working with a Family Access Network Advocate at your school, there may be limited scholarship funds available for participation in our programs. Please contact your advocate to ask.