Related Information & Guidelines
San Francisco Residency Requirement: Please note that each SFEA team must meet a San Francisco residency requirement that states 90% of a team’s roster is made up of SF residents. Failure to meet this requirement may result in additional fees for training and/or game fields.
Non-Profit: SFEA is a 501c3 non-profit organization (# 35-2523738). We provide a pathway for the city’s youth soccer population to develop into NCAA student athletes and provide equal access no matter which youth club/soccer program you come from or your ability to pay.
Scholarships: We have need-based scholarships that are awarded through an application process, and annually grant well over $100,000 in financial aid. Please request a Scholarship Application from our Office Manger, and then complete and return it with your last year's tax returns. We will make an aid decision within two weeks and SFEA adhere's to the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department's guidelines on calculating need and award (as outlined below). Please understand that you will need to apply for a scholarship each year.
San Francisco Recreation and Park Department's Scholarship Guidelines
50% scholarship will be provided to ANY player where the Applicant’s household income is equal to or less than 250% of the current federal poverty level, as determined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Federal Poverty Guidelines. The current levels are:
Medi-cal – provide current Notice of Action letter
Non-Profit: SFEA is a 501c3 non-profit organization (# 35-2523738). We provide a pathway for the city’s youth soccer population to develop into NCAA student athletes and provide equal access no matter which youth club/soccer program you come from or your ability to pay.
Scholarships: We have need-based scholarships that are awarded through an application process, and annually grant well over $100,000 in financial aid. Please request a Scholarship Application from our Office Manger, and then complete and return it with your last year's tax returns. We will make an aid decision within two weeks and SFEA adhere's to the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department's guidelines on calculating need and award (as outlined below). Please understand that you will need to apply for a scholarship each year.
San Francisco Recreation and Park Department's Scholarship Guidelines
50% scholarship will be provided to ANY player where the Applicant’s household income is equal to or less than 250% of the current federal poverty level, as determined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Federal Poverty Guidelines. The current levels are:
- Family of 2: $38,100
- Family of 3: $51,050
- Family of 4: $61,500
- Add $ 10,450 for each additional family member
Medi-cal – provide current Notice of Action letter
- CalWORKS – provide current Notice of Action letter
- Food Stamp – provide current Notice of Action letter
- Public Housing Authority – provide rent receipt
Payments and Refunds:
$500 deposit due within 48 hours of offer letter.
2nd payment due July 1st, 2020 or within seven days of Club’s confirmation that fall season will proceed (whichever is later).
3rd Payment due October 1st, 2020.
$500 deposit due within 48 hours of offer letter.
- $200 nonrefundable.
- $300 refundable if fall and spring seasons cancelled.
2nd payment due July 1st, 2020 or within seven days of Club’s confirmation that fall season will proceed (whichever is later).
- If fall season is shortened due to City of San Francisco, State of California and/or league restrictions on game and/or practice play, 2nd payment amount will be reduced in proportion to forecasted reduction of Club costs.
- Payment nonrefundable once Club confirms fall season will proceed and amount due.
3rd Payment due October 1st, 2020.
- Due date will be extended if Club determines substantial uncertainty about spring season play exists.
- Prior to February 1st, 2021, if spring season is shortened due to City of San Francisco, State of California and/or league restrictions on game and/or practice play, 3rd payment amount will be reduced or a refund paid in proportion to forecasted reduction of Club costs.
- Payment will be nonrefundable after February 1st, 2021.