The YMCA strives to serve everyone in our community, regardless of individual economic circumstances.  Financial aid applications for YMCA programs and membership can be obtained at the YMCA Front Desk. The application process is confidential and requires proof of financial need. This assistance is made possible by the generous supporters of the YMCA’s All Kids Are Our Kids campaign. Applications should be submitted to Carol Antrum.

If applying for financial assistance for programs, submit financial aid application and registration form to Carol Antrum at least one week prior to registration deadline.  Applications submitted later are not guaranteed to be included in program registration lotteries

How To Apply:

1. Click here to view the New Canaan YMCA Financial Assistance Form.  Please print out form, fill out, and send to Carol Antrum, V.P., Program Operations, Membership, & Marketing (address below).

NOTE: THE FORM WILL NOT BE PROCESSED UNLESS ALL SECTIONS ARE COMPLETE.

2. Attach your most recent federal income tax return and W-2 form for that year as income verification.

3. Return the form and income verification to:

Carol Antrum, V.P., Program Operations, Membership, & Marketing
New Canaan YMCA
564 South Avenue
New Canaan, CT  06840

4. Upon receipt of all appropriate forms, you will be contacted within ten working days to discuss the application.

Once Approved:

1. The approved form will be mailed to you or put in the "pick-up-box" at the YMCA Front Desk (whichever you prefer).

2. Once received, bring the approved form with you to the YMCA to register.  Upon payment, present the form to the staff member on duty.  He/she will charge you the appropriate fee and process your membership/sign-up for classes.

3. New applications need to be submitted annually.

4. In order to register for (additional) classes during the year period, please pick up a SUPPLEMENTAL REQUEST FORM at the Front Desk and return it to Carol Antrum.  Same process as described above will be followed.

YMCA scholarship dollars are made available through the generous contributions of organizations and individuals during our annual sustaining campaign.