financial aid

Making Soccer Accessible for Every Player

At DC Soccer Club, we believe every child should have the opportunity to play the game they love, regardless of financial circumstance. Accessibility is a cornerstone of our mission—to create an inclusive, community-based soccer experience that reflects the diversity and spirit of Washington, D.C.

Each year, DC Soccer Club awards between $250,000 - $350,000 in financial assistance to families across all eight wards of the District, helping ensure that cost is never a barrier to participation. We are proud to support players at every level—from our Tots and Recreational programs to our Select, Travel and Academy teams—so that every child can learn, grow, and belong on the field.

Financial Aid Overview

The DC Soccer Club Financial Aid (FA) request applies to most DCSC programs.
Financial Aid is awarded at the discretion of the DCSC Financial Aid Committee, which operates independently of our coaching and technical staff. All awards are subject to fund availability.

Approved families receive assistance for one seasonal year (Fall through Summer). You must reapply annually to continue receiving aid.

Please note:

• Financial Aid cannot be applied retroactively to programs or deposits already paid.
• Requesting Financial Aid does not register your child for a program—you must complete registration separately.
• To remain eligible, your family must be in good financial standing with DCSC.

Financial Aid Process

• The Financial Aid request applies to most programs .
  
• Requests open each spring (March–April) for the upcoming seasonal year.
• You may request aid once per seasonal year, unless your financial circumstances change significantly.
• Requests for Financial Aid are highly encouraged to be submitted early for pre-approval before tryouts or program registration opens.
• There is no obligation to register even if your request is approved.
• If your financial situation changes mid-year, you may email financialaid@dcsoccerclub.org with updated documentation for reconsideration.
• Incomplete requests or missing documentation cannot be reviewed.

Through our Financial Aid program, DC Soccer Club continues to uphold its values of Intention, Inclusion, Collaboration, and Community—ensuring every player has access to high-quality soccer experiences and the chance to reach their potential both on and off the field.

How to Request Financial Aid

1. Create a PlayMetrics account if you do not already have one. Once you have an account, you can request Financial Aid on PlayMetrics by navigating to (1) Club Programs -> (2) Financial Aid -> (3) Click on "Request Financial Aid" button. Please make sure you list all of your family members.
   
   
2. Complete the online request and provide ONE of the following approved documents for review. All documentation submitted is kept confidential.
3. A current Free or Reduced Lunch eligibility letter from school.
4. Most recent U.S. Individual Income Tax Return (1040 Form - only pages 1-2) that was filed with the IRS for the household that claims the player(s) as a dependent(s).
5. If married and file separately, you must submit your spouse's 1040.
6. Please black out ALL Social Security Numbers including your children's SSN and the SSN on top of the second page.
7. 1040 must have signature(s) in the "Sign Here" section.
   
   If there are extenuating circumstances not well reflected in the financial aid documentation, add notes and submit additional document on your request form.
   
   
8. You will be notified via email within 5 business days - please  check your junk/spam folder. You can also view the Financial Aid decision as well as a list of eligible discounts in your PlayMetrics account under (1) Club Programs -> (2) Financial Aid.