Financial Aid

THPRD households whose income falls below the Federal Free Meal Guidelines are eligible to receive $300 per person annually in fee waivers

THPRD households whose income falls below the Federal Free Meal Guidelines are eligible to receive $300 per person annually in fee waivers

This information was last updated: 07/05/2023

THPRD is committed serving the needs of all district residents throughout the greater Beaverton area. Through the Financial Aid Program and a dedication to social equity, we are working toward removing barriers to participation and ensure that more district residents have access to facilities, programs, and recreational opportunities. If you cannot afford typical program fees, this program may help.

Households whose income falls below the Federal Free Meal Guidelines are eligible to receive a$300 per per member of the family annually in fee waivers.

Eligibility requirements

• Applicants must live within THPRD district boundaries. Not sure if you are in-district? This tool may help: Am I In District?
• Your household income is below the Federal Free Meal Guidelines (see chart on the right - Updated July 1).

To apply

1) Fill out the Financial Aid Application:

All information in the application must be filled in or the application will be returned unaccepted. The information requested is confidential and necessary to help determine eligibility of each applicant.

• Financial Aid Application
• Aplicación de Asistencia Financiera

2) Provide only ONE of the following options as proof of income:

• Award letter for TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
• Award letter for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
• Payroll Stub (last two months)
• Child Support/ Alimony Agreement
• Social Security/ Disability/ Pensions Award Letter
• Unemployment (weekly wage benefit letter)

Note: If you have no income, are experiencing homelessness, have a foster child or have any other special circumstances, please reach out to us.

Additional notes:

• Applications accepted year-round and funds are available for 12 months from your approval date.
• Only those members listed on the application will be eligible for funds.
• You may apply once each year.
• Funds are transferable between household members.
• Unused funds cannot be carried forward.
• Applications take up to 10 working days to process.

Ways to submit your application

You may submit your completed applications via any one of the options listed below:

• Email: Applications and proof of income (PDF or picture) can be emailed to financialaid@thprd.org
• Mail: Please send it to THPRD Administration Office – Financial Aid Program 15707 SW Walker Rd. Beaverton, OR 97006.
• In-person: Visit any open THPRD Center, to complete your application (paper copies are available) and attach your proof of income. You can also go to our main office located at 15707 SW Walker Rd. Beaverton, OR 97006, please look for theAdministration Office (open Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 5 pm).

After I receive my Financial Aid funds, how do I register?

Funds may be used for general programs and classes, plot fees for the community gardens, rentals, birthday parties, childcare, affiliated recreational youth sports leagues and more! Fee waivers cannot be used for third-party programs, competitive youth sports leagues, or private lessons (unless there is a request for inclusion services and/or people living with a disability, please ask us for more information).

• To sign up for classes and activities online, go to www.thprd.org or if you need support, call our main phone line 503-645-6433

Using your Financial Aid Funds for a non-competitive Affiliated League fee

1. Complete this form (click to access form) with the requested information. (You must have an active Financial Aid application.)
2. Email financialaid@thprd.org or hand deliver the form to any open THPRD facility
3. Forms are being processed at the beginning of the month. After processing, payment checks are mailed directly to the league. You may apply at any time with an active application, payment checks will be issued once a month.

Note: To register your child for an affiliated recreational youth sports league the parent or legal guardian will need to follow that organization’s enrollment procedures. THPRD does not enroll individuals in affiliated sports programs.