Financial Assistance

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Did You Know?

In 2016, the Guelph Y offered more than $324,000 of financial assistance to our members. This means that 1 in 5 members are able to access the Y because of this support.

Everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. Financial assistance subsidizes a portion of an individual or family's membership so that fees are not a barrier to achieving your health goals. The Guelph Y is a place where everyone belongs.

How it Works

Financial assistance is reserved for families who are:

Unable, not unwilling to pay full fees
Committed to using the Y on a regular basis
Committed to pay the agreed portion of fees during the decided term:

Y Memberships

First Time Applying for Financial Assistance

How do I Apply?

Tours

We invite all potential members to come in for a tour. This is an important part of the membership purchase decision.

Application Form

Please fill out and submit a financial assistance application form in person at our Member Services desk along with your supporting documentation.

Supporting Documentation Required

Prior to approval, the following documentation must be brought into the Y with your application form.

For Families:

Your most recent CRA Child Tax Benefit notice of assessment

For Individuals:

Your most recent CRA notice of assessment from your tax return

Renewing Your Financially Assisted Membership

All Financially assisted memberships will automatically be renewed with a small increase each year.

You will be notified prior to this renewal of your new monthly fees.

Day Camps

Wellington County Camp Subsidy

Financial assistance is offered through the Wellington County Early Years Division. Please contact them directly for inquiries and appointments.

The Children's Foundation

Financial Assistance is available through the Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington in partnership with the Guelph Y. Please contact them directly for inquires and to start your process and to apply.

Child Care

Financial Assistance is issued through Wellington County Early Years Division. Please contact them directly for inquiries and appointments.