Financial Assistance 2026/2027
To Be Considered For 2026-2027 ISC Financial Assistance:
Applications and all required paperwork must be completed by Friday, June 5, 2026 and the only form of submission is to iscfinancial@iowasoccerclub.com.
The Iowa Soccer Club (ISC) offers a limited amount of financial assistance each soccer year for players participating in the ISC Advanced Year-Round Team Program.
ISC determines the amount of financial assistance based on household income and financial need, NOT on soccer or athletic ability. Financial assistance funds are raised by the voluntary efforts and fundraising activities of ISC members.
HOW TO APPLY
1. Applicants must fill out the financial assistance application each year.
2. *Provide a copy of the first two pages of your 2025 Federal Income Tax return showing adjusted gross income (AGI) and number of dependents. All information submitted is kept confidential by the Financial Assistance committee.
3. Applications received after June 5, 2026, will not be considered for financial assistance.
2026 Iowa INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES
The following income guidelines are based on the estimated 2026 USDA Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines for free and reduced price meals and are used to determine ISC financial assistance eligibility.
The Financial Assistance Committee may also consider applications above the guideline amounts if there are extenuating circumstances e.g. loss of employment, significant medical expenses or other financial hardships.
| Household Size | Annual Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) | |
| Free Meals (130%) | Reduced price meals (185%) | |
| 1 | $21,775 | $31,041 |
| 2 | $29,471 | $42,015 |
| 3 | $37,167 | $52,989 |
| 4 | $44,863 | $63,963 |
| 5 | $52,559 | $64,937 |
| 6 | $60,255 | $85,911 |
| 7 | $67,951 | $96,885 |
| 8 | $75,647 | $107,849 |
| Each additional | $7,696 | $10,974 |
MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
If awarded the maximum amount of assistance, the assistance will cover ISC coaching and administrative fees, ISC facility fees, and team fees for fall and spring/summer seasons.
The Financial Assistance Committee may also award partial assistance based on need and available funding. Please note – all players receiving financial assistance, even those receiving full assistance, are still responsible for certain expenses outlined below.
Player responsibilities under full FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
| Registration Fee for 9U-14U players | $250 (11 monthly payments) |
| Registration Fee for 15U-19U players | $250 (8 monthly payments) |
| Uniform Fees | Varies |
| Travel expenses to/from practices, games, and tournaments | Varies |
COMMITMENT EXPECTATIONS
Players receiving financial assistance are expected to meet the same expectations as all ISC Advanced Year Round Players.
This includes participation requirements for practices, league games and tournaments. Failure to meet commitment expectations may result in financial assistance being revoked.
Application Submission options
Applications should be submitted by e-mail to iscfinancial@iowasoccerclub.com.
QUESTIONS?
Please contact Karen Meyer at iscfinancial@iowasoccerclub.com
Financial Assistance Application
Download the ISC Financial Assistance Application at the link below:
2026/2027 Financial Assistance Application