What applicant information is needed for the financial aid application?
All information about the girl or co-leader requesting aid must be filled out entirely, including the five-digit troop number (if known). A separate application must be completed for each household.
What may girls request financial aid for?
Annual Girl Scout membership registration.
Uniform or Books: Registered girls may request aid for a tunic (Daisies only), vest, or sash with identifying uniform pieces (American Flag Patch, Spirit of Nebraska Council Identifcation Patch Set, and Troop Numerals), or a "Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting" and a Journey book. If approved, aid may be used only in Spirit of Nebraska Girl Scout Shops. The applicant is responsible for any shipping charges incurred. Refunds cannot be issued for uniform pieces or books already purchased.
Program, Camp, or Travel: Registered Girl Scout members may request aid for up to fifty percent of the cost of council-sponsored programs, camps, and travel. All deposits must be paid before financial aid is processed. A registration form and financial aid application must be received at least four weeks prior to the event to ensure adequate time for processing.
What may co-leaders or troops request financial aid for?
Annual Girl Scout membership registration for volunteers in a co-leader role.
Troop Dues: Troop dues may be requested for new troops (formed in the current membership year) at a one-time maximum of $10 per girl. Girls’ names must be listed in the Troop Dues section of the application and girls must be registered members in the troop requesting aid.
Co-Leader Books: Registered co-leaders of new troops (formed in the current membership year) may request aid for one "Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting" for the troop’s grade level. Financial aid may only be used at Spirit of Nebraska Girl Scout Shops. The co-leader is responsible for any shipping charges incurred. Refunds cannot be issued for books already purchased.
Can adults who are not troop co-leaders receive financial aid for Girl Scout membership?
Adults not registered as troop co-leaders will only receive financial aid for Girl Scout membership if they have a WellCare/Healthy Blue Medicaid Health Plan or reside in Rock County, Nebraska.
Who can submit a financial aid application?
A parent/caregiver must submit the application for girl requests. Co-leaders must submit their own requests.
How are financial aid awards determined?
Financial aid awards are based on a combination of factors including income, household numbers, extenuating circumstances, and available funds.
How long will it take to process my financial aid application(s)?
Please allow up to three weeks for processing.
How will I know if my financial aid application was awarded?
You will receive an email once a determination is made on your aid request. If, after three weeks, you have not received a notification, you may contact Member Support at 402.558.8189 or by email. If awarded either uniform or book assistance, you may redeem in person, by email, or by calling the Girl Scout Shop at 402.779.8202 for redemption. Dues for new troops will be deposited in the troop’s bank account.