Financial Aid

At Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada, we know how hard our girls and their families work to build women of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. We are excited to help in this journey by offering financial assistance to those who qualify.

What is Girl Scout Financial Aid?

Girl Scout Financial Aid

For girl members, Girl Scout Financial Aid may cover a percentage of the membership fee or uniform costs or one camp session for their first year of Girl Scouting.

Girl Scouts must participate in GSSNV product programs and meet the requirements for a participation patch to qualify for additional financial assistance.

Troops/Groups should plan a self-sustaining budget. Through money-earning activites and adequate saving/spending plans, troops/groups should be able to cover activity expenses and membership/troop fees/uniforms.

Adult Financial Aid

For adult members, Girl Scout Financial Aid covers a percentage of the membership fee. Adults must take on Troop Leader position or Service Unit Team position to be eligible for financial assistance and meet the requirements of qualifying for financial assistance. Volunteer Essentials must be complete before qualifying for adult financial assistance and before it can be processed.

Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada reserves the right to determine who qualifies for a Girl Scout Financiail Aid. Application will be reviewed by Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Staff. The amount of funds granted varies on qualifications and available funds.

How to Submit

Complete the Girl Scout Financial Aid form and attach a copy of one of the following:

Your 2022 (or later) tax return OR,
A current TANF, SNAP, or Medicaid approval letter with the applicant's name, OR
A foster custody letter

Please note: If one of the required documents listed above is not received within 10 business days of submitting your request, your request will close and need to be resubmitted.

Please allow 5 business days for your request to be reviewed. You will receive a determination email from the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada outlining the details of the scholarship and next steps.

How is Financial Aid Awarded?

Financial assistance is awarded at 40% to 100% of total costs and are determined based on federal tax guidelines.

If approved for a full or partial financial assistance, the parent or guardian is responsible for the remaining balance which can be paid online or in person at the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Council Office.

Please note: Memberships will not be active until the balance is $0.

Funding Breakdown

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Annual Year Membership
Cost: $60 for girls / $30 for adults
Duration: October 1st - September 30th of the following year

The annual year membership covers $45 for GSUSA membership fee, as well as $15 for the GSSNV council service fee. Adults do not pay the council service fee.

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Uniform assistance is awarded to girls who are new to Girl Scouting or bridging to the next level (i.e. entering 2nd, 4th, 6th, 9th, or 11th grade). Girls who are not new or bridging are not eligible for uniform assistance, even if qualifications for a scholarship are met.

Based on the scholarship amount awarded, girls will receive store credit to purchase their basic uniform, which consists of the following: Vest or Sash (or Tunic for Daisy GS), Flag, Council ID, Troop numbers, and Level Insignia Tab with Girl Scout Membership Pin and WAGGGS Pin.

Would you like to apply for a Girl Scout Scholarship? Please complete the Financal Aid Form.

Still have questions? Please Contact Us!