EMFC offers several support systems to make club soccer affordable

1. We have a generous standard payment plan for our families (example for U12-14)

2. We do offer scholarships. Please read below details who is eligible and how to apply.

3. Fee Reduction Program. EMFC staffs University of Oregon events (football, basketball, volleyball and other events) and the proceeds are directly deposited in your player's account. Please read below the details of the Fee Reduction Program and contact us if you want to participate at

feereduction@emfc.org

4. We also offer seasonal Fundraisers.

Scholarships

Eugene Metro FC offers scholarships based on financial need to qualified players on the club’s U10 through U18 soccer teams. Scholarship awards cover 20-60% of the player fee with the largest awards going to players whose family incomes qualify for federal free and reduced lunch programs. EMFC scholarships also include “matching” awards for credits earned in the club’s Fee Reduction Program.

Players who try out for EMFC U10-18 teams are encouraged to apply for scholarships if their families meet either of the following criteria:

Qualification A:

• Player's family uses federal free or reduced lunch programs in area schools.

• Requires a copy of the school districts free or reduced lunch verification form.

Qualification B:

• Player's family income is close to free or reduced lunch qualifications but the family does not apply for school lunch programs. For example, to qualify for a school lunch program, a family of four earns $29,055 (or less) for free lunch and $41,348 (or less) for reduced lunch.

• Requires copy of federal tax return (page one only) for most recent year from all supporting parents or guardians

To apply, please return a completed application form and the required verification documents -school lunch program acceptance form or federal tax return (page 1 only) as soon as possible.

We encourage players to mail scholarship applications before tryouts begin. The application and required documents also may be handed in at tryouts or team formation meetings, or mailed in after tryouts. Later applications are considered if scholarship funds are still available.

The EMFC scholarship committee makes awards to qualified players after reviewing all applications confidentially. The award amounts are based on available funds and the number of applicants. Complete applications received before tryouts receive award information at or before the team formation meeting. Later applications receive answers within two weeks.

Parents will be notified as soon as the review process is completed. Applications received before tryouts will receive award information at or before the team formation meeting. Later applications will receive answers within two weeks.

Scholarship awards are credited to players' accounts in two installments. Players receive 50% of the award after the required $100 deposit is paid and the remaining 50% after one payment and one Fee Reduction Credit are received.

All players receiving EMFC scholarships are required to fulfill the following:

• Turn in a completed application and required verification or income tax document
• Pay a required deposit ($100) within 2 weeks after joining a team
• Make regular monthly payments or communicate alternative payment plan
• Participate in at least one Fee Reduction Program opportunity

If you have any questions about EMFC scholarships, please contact Evon Smith at evonmieko@comcast.net or phone her at (541) 343-4717 (days) or (541) 729-6065 (evenings).

Scholarship Application Form

Scholarship Information

Fee Reduction Program

EMFC offers a Fee Reduction Program through a partnership with the University of Oregon Athletics. This fun-filled opportunity allows EMFC families to staff UO concessions for football, basketball and baseball games. The points earned are applied directly to your player's account to ultimately reduce your club fees. One also has the option of designating their credit earned to the EMFC Scholarship Fund.

U of O Concessions Coordinators:

U of O Football: Kim Wriggle and Irene Martinez

U of O Basketball: Lorrie boyer and Irene Martinez

This program consists of participating in the staffing of concession booths at UO venues. Duties include customer service, display of merchandise, and light food prep.

• Time Commitment is 2-6 hours per sign-up, depending on event.
• Parents, family, friends and U15 and older players are eligible to work.
• Families can significantly reduce player account balances.
• Over the last 3 years, the program has successfully heloed families reduce their player fees/dues by over $60,000

So come out, reduce your fees, and meet new EMFC familes in an enthusiastic environment.

Seasonal Fundraisers

EMFC Holiday 2011 Poinsettias and Wreaths

If you are interested in participating in this fundraiser please click here for the flier with detailed informtion. You can also download the order form here. If you have further questions about this fundraiser please contact Suzi Wilson at susanjwilson9@yahoo.com