Scholarships

The Lane Amateur Hockey Association supports inclusiveness with this sport and provides scholarships to assist families in need. Our scholarship policy and application are listed below. Questions can be directed to the LAHA Vice President.

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LAHA Scholarship Policy

Scholarship Details:

• Each year, based upon the current season’s fees, the Board will establish, and make public, the maximum allowable amount of scholarship to be paid out per player. This amount must not exceed 30% of established annual fees for each player’s current registered level. The current maximum allowable amount is $500 per player with a family maximum of $1,000.
• Completed applications must be received by September 15 for the current season to qualify for consideration. Late applications will not be accepted unless the player is new to the organization and not previously registered.
• Applicants must have significant financial need. Proof of state/federal assistance or financial hardship must accompany the application.
• Applicants must be in good standing with the Association (no outstanding monies owing).
• Applicants will normally be eligible for scholarships every other year. Extenuating circumstances, including, but not limited to extreme financial hardship, significant, unexpected medical expenses, job or housing loss, may be considered for an exception to this rule, at the discretion of the Board. 
• Scholarships, when awarded, will be applied directly to the player’s account after receipt of a first payment. 
• Scholarship applications will be first reviewed by the Vice President for completeness and then proposed to the Board, for approval. 

Scholarship amounts will vary based upon the financial needs of the applicant. The primary determination will be based upon a family’s qualification for the Free and Reduced Meals program through the Oregon Department of Education. LAHA will use the following criteria to determine eligibility and need:

• Families qualifying to receive “Reduced” fee meals may receive a maximum of 70% of total allowable scholarship monies.
• Families qualifying to receive “Free” meals may receive up to 100% of total allowable scholarship monies.
• Families not qualifying to receive either Free or Reduced meals must supply proof of an alternate State or Federal program, or other documentation demonstrating significant financial need. Determinations for eligibility will then be made on a case by case basis by the Board.

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2020-2021 Scholarship Application

• 2020-2021 amount:  The current maximum allowable amount is $500 per player with a family maximum of $1,000, while not exceeding 30% of established annual fees for player’s current registered level.
• Completed application must be received by the published due date.
• Applicant must have significant financial need. Proof of state/federal assistance or other relevant documentation must accompany the application in order to be considered.
• Must be a player in good standing with the Association (no outstanding monies owing).
• An approved payment plan and a received first payment must be on file prior to the awarding of the scholarship.