Fee Assistance
Help Me Play Scholarship Program
The Rockford Park District believes that youth should not be denied access to learning an important lifelong skill due to the inability to pay. Those who are eligible to participate in the Help Me Play (HMP) Scholarship Program may receive 50% off of Rockford Park District programs and lessons.
Help Me Play financial assistance is made possible by generous donations made to the Rockford Park District Foundation.
Apply in person at a Rockford Park District Customer Experience location or online.
For all online applications, please allow 3-5 business days for processing.
Eligible Help Me Play (HMP) Scholarship Program participants can receive a 50% discount on Rockford Park District programs and lessons. Individuals with disability-related needs may qualify for HMP-TR, which offers a 50% discount exclusively for Therapeutic Recreation programs and lessons. Below is a list of the eligibility requirements for the Help Me Play Scholarship Program. For more information or questions contact Customer Experience at 815.987.8800
Help Me Play Eligibility Guidelines (must meet all requirements)
You must live in Rockford, IL, and be part of the Rockford Park District taxing area.
Rockford Park District residents need to provide a photo ID. If you feel you are a resident, but your ID does not indicate this, you may bring in property tax information to verify proof of residency.
Provide proof of guardianship
This can be done by showing one of the following items: Medical Card, birth certificate, student record, or Income tax statement. NOTE: Proof of Guardianship is not needed for adult applicants unless using guardian income.
Provide proof of financial need. Below are examples of required documentation:
One month’s worth of pay check stubs, or income tax statement.
Link approval letter (must be currently receiving Link/Snap benefits)