Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania is all about sharing the fun, friendship, and power of girls and women together. We are committed to helping all girls and adults participate in Girl Scouting regardless of their family's income.
To encourage participation, our council makes funds available each membership year to provide financial assistance to troop leaders for adult membership and to girls for girl membership, to attend council activities, and to obtain uniform pieces.
To apply for financial assistance:
- Troop leaders: You will need to fill out the Financial Assistance Request form BEFORE you renew or register. Please use the Troop Leader Financial Assistance Request Form to apply. Then, wait for a follow-up from council staff. Once all required clearances are submitted and the role is approved, financial assistance funds will be applied.
- Girls: Caregivers can select “Request Aid” on the payment screen of the online membership application or renewal. A council staff person will call or email you the Financial Assistance Request Form to complete. After you return the form, it will be reviewed, and council staff will notify you of approval or denial via email.
Financial assistance for membership is awarded based on the income guidelines of the National School Lunch Program. Awarding financial assistance is also subject to the availability of funds within council's operating budget.
Financial Assistance for camp/activities:
To request financial assistance for council-sponsored camps and events, please complete the following online or paper assistance application.
Online Financial Assistance Form: Council Events/Camp
Paper Financial Assistance Form: Council Events/Camp
Financial Assistance for uniforms:
Once your girl has been approved for financial assistance, she will also qualify for financial assistance towards basic uniform pieces, including a sash, council ID, troop numbers (or Juliette patch for Indie Girl Scouts), and flag.
Financial aid is available for uniforms, even if you’ve paid for your membership. Requests for these items can be made by completing this Financial Aid Uniform Order Form, contacting council at 800-248-3355, or emailing customercare@gswpa.org. Girl Scout membership fees are sent to Girl Scouts of the USA and cannot be refunded. Our retail shops will fulfill these requests/orders, subject to the availability of funds.
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