Financial Assistance

At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue, we believe every child deserves access to our programs—regardless of financial circumstances. We offer financial assistance covering 20% to 90% of program fees, based on eligibility.

Financial Assistance Expiration: Mid-June.
Valid through end of school year programs

Financial Assistance Coverage Period:
Summer programs - End of school year programs

Financial Assistance Renewal Period Begins: April.

Eligibility Requirements

• Youth must have a current Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue membership.
(Financial assistance does not cover membership fees - FREE memberships are
available with Apple Health Insurance; details at the bottom of this page)

• Meet income and family size criteria (internal guidelines)

• All information provided for the Financial Assistance Application process is kept strictly confidential.

How to Apply

Licensed Locations ONLY

(Includes Ardmore Elementary, Lake Hills Elementary, Newport Heights Elementary, and Preschool Programs at all locations.)

Families enrolled in licensed programs must apply for all available state and third-party funding before applying for BGCB Financial Assistance.

Required Applications (in order)
Provider number not needed to apply

1. Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) - Working Connections Child Care (WCCC)

• This application must be completed first.

• How to apply with WCCC

2. BrightSpark Early Learning Services - Best Starts for Kids (BSK)

• Apply after receiving your WCCC decision (approval or denial).

Application Outcomes

• If approved, funding will be sent to Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue by the provider and applied to your account.

• If denied, a denial letter from each program (WCCC and/or BrightSpark) is required before your BGCB financial assistance application can be processed.

All Other Locations and Programs

•Log in to your Parent Portal.

• At the top of the page, select “Submit a Form".

• Select ONE child from the Household list. One Application will cover the whole family.

• Under “Select Form to Update,” choose “Request Financial Assistance Application" and hit "Next".

• Check the Box if you would like to apply and hit "Next". This will create a Financial Assistance Application.

• At the top of the page click "Documents and Forms" and open the created application to fill in and attach documents.

🕒 Please allow up to 14 business days for approval. Processing times may take longer during renewal periods.

❗Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

🚨Applications will be cancelled if incomplete or if required documents are not submitted within 3 weeks of starting the application.

Important Notes

• Submitting a financial assistance application does not register your child or reserve a spot in the program. Membership/Registration is required to attend any program.

• While your financial application is in process, do not pay full program fees. Select "Charge to Household" when completing a registration. This will pay the balance on your account to pay later.

• Most program fees are due 2 weeks before the start of the program. A 10% minimum payment is required to remain enrolled while your financial assistance application is being processed. This is the minimum financial responsibility for families.

Once Approved

• Financial assistance starts from the date you submit your application and can’t be applied to past programs fees.

• Your Parent Portal will display adjusted program fees based on your award level.

• Discounts are automatically applied at time of registration. This may not be reflected until the final payment page when completing a registration

Costs Not Covered by Financial Assistance

• Annual membership fee
coverage available with Apple Health Insurance card

• Late pickup fees

• Field trip costs

• Materials fees

Third-Party Funding Options Available

• BrightSpark Early Learning Services

• CFFA/HM – covers licensed & non-licensed programs

• Best Starts for Kids (BSK) – ONLY covers licensed programs
(Ardmore & Newport Heights locations)

• DCYF Working Connections Child Care (WCCC)

• ONLY covers licensed programs
(Ardmore & Newport Heights locations)

• How to apply with WCCC

• Treehouse

Free Membership with Apple Health

If your child has Apple Health insurance from any of the following providers, they may qualify for a free Club membership.

• Amerigroup RealSolutions
• Community Health Plan of Washington
• Molina Healthcare
• UnitedHealthcare
• Coordinated Care

Want to make sure you have submitted the correct card? Take a look at some of these example cards.

Please note, the logo below must appear on the submitted insurance card.

📧 Email a copy of your child’s insurance card to admin@bgcbellevue.org to request assistance.

Questions?

Email financialsupport@bgcbellevue.org or call (425) 454-6162.

Family feedback

"I am truly grateful for your continued help and support in helping both my children through various programs at school club location and sports club location."

"Every time when I pick up my kid they are engaged with some interesting projects. No matter if I pick up late or early, they are occupied."

"(The Club is) always a positive experience. Never a mad or sad face when I came for pick ups. Actually, he wanted to stay longer most of the time! Looking forward to next Fall!"

"We love the program! The staff are AMAZING and it really feels like a family environment. We know our son is in great hands!"

"Although our son has special needs, the staff have worked with him on independence skills and always happy to see him. We appreciate the staff always being so supportive and asking questions to serve him better."

"They really enjoy the diversity in activities offered and is never bored. She is becoming more creative because of the exposure to the variety. She is making lots of friends too."