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  • Financial Assistance Application

  • GIRL SCOUT MISSION
    Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

    Welcome! Please use this form to apply for Financial Assistance for girls and adults. Please call 518-489-8110 or email  CustomerCare@GirlScoutsNENY.org if you have questions or need assistance.

    ABOUT THIS APPLICATION

    Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York (GSNENY) maintains funds for financial assistance to help ensure everyone can join and participate fully in Girl Scouts.  

    Financial Assistance applications are accepted year-round. Please allow up to 10 business days for processing. Incomplete applications will delay decisions.

    Awards are made based on the applicant’s financial need, and the availability of funds.  

    In instances where financial disclosures are required, we use a rubric that takes into account income and family size. Additional factors may be considered including participation in product sales programs which allow members to earn money that can be used to pay for Girl Scout programming. A committee assists in reviewing applications that do not meet the financial criteria but for which extenuating circumstances exist.

    Due to limited funds, GSNENY does not currently offer financial assistance for adults wishing to acquire a uniform or attend a youth program that requires adult registration. GSNENY is unable to provide financial assistance for troop or service unit-sponsored activities.

    In February, GSNENY temporarily paused Financial Assistance requests for uniforms in anticipation of an increase in membership funding requests following the GSUSA dues increase, which took effect for Early Renewal and Extended Year on April 1.  With limited dollars available, our priority is to ensure that financial assistance remains accessible to girls and adult volunteers who wish to join Girl Scouts but need support to do so.  We promised an update to SUMs before the end of April, and this is our update.

    After thoughtful consideration, consultation with delegates and members of the Board of Directors, and a review of practices from other Girl Scout councils, GSNENY has updated its uniform support policy. Beginning August 1st, requests for Financial Assistance for uniforms will again be accepted and will cover pin tabs and required pins only.  We understand this change may be disappointing to some, but we believe it allows us to make the most meaningful impact with our available resources and continue advancing our mission.

    Please fill in all required fields as incomplete applications will be delayed. If you have questions or need assistance, email customercare@girlscoutsneny.org or call 518-489-8110.

  • We're not currently taking requests for uniforms. We will begin taking requests for uniform insignia August 1, 2025.

    Please select a different item to continue.

     

  • We're not currently taking requests for Summer Camp fees. 

    Please select a different item to continue.

     

  • Information about you and/or the Girl Scout

  • Fill out Youth Information if applying for any of the following:

    Girl Scout Membership - Girl Member

    Girl Scout Membership and Uniform - Girl Member

    Summer Camp fees

    GSNENY Year-Round Youth Program

    Youth Travel for Destinations

    Girl Member Uniform Insignia

    (Click the drop-down bar that states "Youth's Information" for the fields to fill out.)

    • Youth's Information 
    • End of Youth Information Section 

    • Fill out Adult Information if applying for any of the following:

      Girl Scout Membership - Adult Member

      Volunteer training

      (Click the drop-down bar for "Adult's Information" to show the fields.)

    • Adult's Information 
    • End of Adult's Information Section 

  • Girl Scout Membership Application - Girl Member

  • Eligibility: Any child who is eligible to join Girl Scouts, and lives within Council #153, Northeastern NY is eligible to receive financial assistance for membership (including the GSUSA membership fee and the Council Service Fee). Financial Assistance is available for new and renewed memberships. 


    Limitations: Awards are subject to availability of funds. 


    Terms and Conditions: Caregiver must complete Financial Assistance/ Registration form (online or call Customer Care at 518-489-8110). Awards are made using the “honor system”. Financial disclosures are not required. 


    The membership product issued will be determined at the time of purchase based on the products available and the time of year. 


    Alternatively, Troop and Service Unit funds may also be used to cover the cost of new and renewed memberships.

    Need assistance with this form? Call or email Customer Care: customercare@girlscoutsneny.org / (518) 489-8110

  • Girl Scouts respects and welcomes people from all backgrounds and abilities.

    By completing the following information (as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau), you ensure support and funding for girls in your community.

    Hispanic/Latina is defined as an ethnicity, not a race, therefore reported separately. This information is used for statistical purposes only.

  • The Girl Scout Promise
    On my honor, I will try:
    To serve God and my country,
    To help people at all times,
    And to live by the Girl Scout Law.

     

    When making the Girl Scout Promise,
    individual members may substitute
    wording appropriate to their own spiritual beliefs for the word “God.”

    		 The Girl Scout Law
    I will do my best to be
    honest and fair,
    friendly and helpful,
    considerate and caring,
    courageous and strong, and
    responsible for what I say and do,
    and to
    respect myself and others,
    respect authority,
    use resources wisely,
    make the world a better place, and
    be a sister to every Girl Scout.

  • Girl Scout Membership Application - Adult Member

  • Eligibility: Any Adult who is, or will be an active volunteer at the troop, service unit or Council level for Girl Scouts Northeastern NY is eligible to receive financial assistance for membership (GSUSA membership fee). Financial Assistance is available for new and renewed memberships. 


    Limitations: Awards are subject to availability of funds. 


    Terms and Conditions: Adults must complete the Financial Assistance/Registration form (online or on paper). Awards are made using the “honor system”. Financial disclosures are not required.   


    The membership product issued will be determined at the time based on the options available and the time of year. 


    Alternatively, Troop and Service Unit funds may also be used to cover the cost of new and renewed memberships. 

    Need assistance with this form? Call or email Customer Care: customercare@girlscoutsneny.org / (518) 489-8110

  • Girl Scouts respects and welcomes people from all backgrounds and abilities.

    By completing the following information (as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau), you ensure support and funding for girls in your community.

    Hispanic/Latina is defined as an ethnicity, not a race, therefore reported separately. This information is used for statistical purposes only.

  • The Girl Scout Promise
    On my honor, I will try:
    To serve God and my country,
    To help people at all times,
    And to live by the Girl Scout Law.

     

    When making the Girl Scout Promise,
    individual members may substitute
    wording appropriate to their own spiritual beliefs for the word “God.”

    		 The Girl Scout Law
    I will do my best to be
    honest and fair,
    friendly and helpful,
    considerate and caring,
    courageous and strong, and
    responsible for what I say and do,
    and to
    respect myself and others,
    respect authority,
    use resources wisely,
    make the world a better place, and
    be a sister to every Girl Scout.

  • Girl Scout Membership and Uniform - Girl Member

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  • Eligibility: Any child who is eligible to join Girl Scouts, and lives within Girl Scouts of Northeastern NY is eligible to receive financial assistance for membership (including the GSUSA membership fee and the Council Service Fee). Financial Assistance is available for new and renewed memberships. Any current Girl Scout youth member in Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York is eligible to receive financial assistance for uniform and insignia items. Membership and uniform requests may be submitted simultaneously. 


    Limitations: Awards are subject to availability of funds. Families are asked to pay what they can. Except in cases where there are extenuating circumstances uniforms will be issued to new members, or to members who are bridging to a level requiring a different uniform. It is expected that members will retain their uniform tab and membership pins and move them to new uniforms when they receive them.   


    Terms and Conditions: Caregiver must complete the Financial Assistance form (online or call Customer Care at 518-489-8110). Awards are made using the “honor system”. Financial disclosures are not required.   

    The membership product issued will be determined at the time of purchase based on the products available and the time of year. 

    Uniform awards must be picked up (by caregiver or troop volunteers) at a GSNENY service center. To extend financial assistance to the greatest number of Girl Scouts, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors will be issued uniform sashes. If a vest is preferred, the requestor, troop, or service unit may pay the difference. Daisies will be issued tunics. 

    Alternatively, Troop and Service Unit funds may also be used to cover the cost of membership, uniforms and insignia. 

    Need assistance with this form? Call or email Customer Care: customercare@girlscoutsneny.org / (518) 489-8110

  • Membership Information

  • Girl Scouts respects and welcomes people from all backgrounds and abilities.

    By completing the following information (as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau), you ensure support and funding for girls in your community.

    Hispanic/Latina is defined as an ethnicity, not a race, therefore reported separately. This information is used for statistical purposes only.

  • The Girl Scout Promise
    On my honor, I will try:
    To serve God and my country,
    To help people at all times,
    And to live by the Girl Scout Law.

     

    When making the Girl Scout Promise,
    individual members may substitute
    wording appropriate to their own spiritual beliefs for the word “God.”

    		 The Girl Scout Law
    I will do my best to be
    honest and fair,
    friendly and helpful,
    considerate and caring,
    courageous and strong, and
    responsible for what I say and do,
    and to
    respect myself and others,
    respect authority,
    use resources wisely,
    make the world a better place, and
    be a sister to every Girl Scout.

  • Uniform Information

  • Visit this website for uniforms by grade level: https://www.girlscouts.org/en/members/for-girl-scouts/uniforms.html 

     

    Membership pins are unique for Daisy and Brownie levels. The same membership pin is used for Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors, and adults. If your Girl Scout has a Membership pin and is requesting a new uniform, please move the pin to the new uniform if possible. For example, Junior to Cadettes can use the same membership pin.

     

    The WAGGGS pin is the same for all levels. Please reuse your WAGGGS pin to your new uniform.

  • Summer Camp Fees Application

  • Eligibility: Any current Girl Scout youth member in Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York is eligible to receive financial assistance to attend GSNENY summer camp. Requests for assistance for membership and camp may be submitted simultaneously. Financial assistance may be requested to cover the cost of camp programs, busing (where applicable), and overnight/campfire (where applicable).

    Limitations: Awards are subject to program capacities and the availability of funds and are considered on a rolling basis. Families are asked to pay what they can. Awards are limited to one session of summer camp OR one instance of travel assistance, per child, per year. Applications for Financial Assistance will not be accepted after June 1st, 2025.

    Deadline: The deadline for submitting summer camp applications for 2025 is June 1st.

    Terms and Conditions: Caregiver must complete the Financial Assistance form (online or call Customer Care at 518-489-8110). Financial disclosures are required. Caregivers are asked to pay the portion of the camp cost they can, at minimum the $50 deposit. The deposit can be waived in instances of greater financial need. Any currently valid Cookie Dough, S’mores Club or Program Vouchers that a Girl Scout possesses will be applied as payment prior to the award of financial assistance for camp.  

    This form is not a camp registration and does not hold your spot in your program of choice. Registrations are processed as applications are reviewed. Please fill out this Financial Assistance form completely (and contact Customer Care if you need assistance) because incomplete forms will experience delays in processing. Families are encouraged to pay a portion of the camp fee if they are able. Our online system requires a $50 deposit to process a registration. If you’d like to reserve a spot in a camp while your application is being processed and are able to pay the deposit, please register using the MyGS system (or call Customer Care). Should you choose to do so, and your application is not approved, the deposit is eligible for a refund. 


    Alternatively, Troop and Service Unit funds may also be used to cover the cost of camp. 

    Check out the summer camp options here: https://www.girlscoutsneny.org/en/camp---properties/summer-camp.html

    Need assistance with this form? Call or email Customer Care: customercare@girlscoutsneny.org / (518) 489-8110

  • Camp Expenses

  • Household Income

  • Annual Household Income Before Taxes

    (If calculating from your monthly income, multiply by 12. If calculating from your biweekly income, multiply by 26.  If calculating from your weekly income, multiply by 52.)

  • GSNENY Council Programs Application

  • Eligibility: Any current Girl Scout youth member in Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York is eligible to receive financial assistance to attend year-round programs. Membership and program requests may be submitted simultaneously. 


    Limitations: Awards are subject to the availability of funds and program capacity.  Families are asked to pay what they can. Awards are limited to a maximum of $200 for up to 3 requests, per child, per membership year. Financial assistance is available for Council-provided programming only, not those provided by external vendors or for programs coordinated at the Service Unit or Troop level.   


    Terms and Conditions:  Caregiver must complete the Financial Assistance form (online or call Customer Care at 518-489-8110). Financial disclosures are required for programs costing greater than $50. Caregivers are asked to contribute what they can. Any currently valid Cookie Dough, S’mores Club, or Program Vouchers that a Girl Scout possesses will be applied as payment prior to the award of financial assistance for programs.  
    Troop and Service Unit funds may also be used to cover the cost of programs. 

    Check here for a listing of Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York program offerings: https://www.girlscoutsneny.org/en/discover/activities/event-calendar.html 

    Need assistance with this form? Call or email Customer Care: customercare@girlscoutsneny.org / (518) 489-8110

  • Program Information

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  • Household Income

  • Annual Household Income Before Taxes

    (If calculating from your monthly income, multiply by 12. If calculating from your biweekly income, multiply by 26. If calculating from your weekly income, multiply by 52.)

  • Youth Travel for GSUSA Destinations or Girl Scout Convention Application

  • Eligibility: Any current Girl Scout youth member in Council #153, Northeastern New York is eligible to receive financial assistance to participate in travel programs sponsored by GSUSA, GSNENY, or another GSUSA Council. Travel initiated at the troop or service unit level is ineligible for assistance. 

    Limitations: Awards are subject to availability of funds. Awards are limited to one week of summer camp OR one instance of travel assistance, per child, per fiscal year.

    In the case of Council-Sponsored or GSUSA travel a Girl Scout may apply for financial assistance in subsequent years to fund a single trip. GSNENY will make payments of financial assistance directly to the vendor within 30 days of the award. If travel funding is cancelled for any reason, financial aid awards must be returned to the Council.

    Terms and Conditions: Caregiver must complete the Financial Assistance form (online or customer care can assist via phone or in-person). Financial disclosures are required. Travel awards are intended to cover a portion of the total cost of travel and do not exceed $500 per award. Any currently valid Cookie Dough, S’mores Club or Program Vouchers that a Girl Scout possesses will be applied as payment before the award of financial assistance for travel.

    Troop and Service Unit funds may also be used to cover the cost of travel.

     

     

  • Trip Information

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  • Household Income

  • Annual Household Income Before Taxes

    (If calculating from your monthly income, multiply by 12. If calculating from your biweekly income, multiply by 26. If calculating from your weekly income, multiply by 52.)

  • Volunteer Training Application

  • Eligibility: Active Girl Scouts of Northeastern NY volunteers are eligible to receive financial assistance to participate in GSNENY Volunteer Services training. 

    Limitations: Awards are subject to the availability of funds and program capacity.  Volunteers are asked to pay what they can. 

    Terms and Conditions: Adults must complete the Financial Assistance form (online or on paper). Awards are made using the “honor system”. Financial disclosures are not required.   


    Alternatively, Troop and Service Unit funds may also be used to cover the cost of GSNENY volunteer training. 
     
    Due to limited funds, GSNENY does not currently offer financial assistance for adults wishing to acquire a uniform or attend a youth program that requires adult registration.

    Need assistance with this form? Call or email Customer Care: customercare@girlscoutsneny.org / (518) 489-8110

  • We aren’t currently accepting financial aid applications for summer camp 2025.  Our camp schedule will be announced in January and applications will open then.  You’ll be able to find information about camp here: Summer Camp (girlscoutsneny.org)

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  • Girl Scout Uniform Insignia - Girl Member

    NOTE: Only parents, caregivers, and guardians are to fill out this application.

  • Eligibility: Any current Girl Scout youth member in Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York is eligible to receive financial assistance for uniform and insignia items.  (not all troops require that members wear uniforms.  Check with your troop leader if you're not sure)


    Limitations: Awards are subject to availability of funds. Families are asked to pay what they can. Except in cases where there are extenuating circumstances uniforms will be issued to new members, or to members who are bridging to a level requiring a different uniform. It is expected that members will retain their uniform tab and membership pins and move them to new uniforms when they receive them.   


    Terms and Conditions: Caregiver must complete the Financial Assistance form (online or call Customer Care at 518-489-8110). Awards are made using the “honor system”. Financial disclosures are not required.   

    Uniform awards must be picked up (by caregiver or troop volunteers) at a GSNENY service center. To extend financial assistance to the greatest number of Girl Scouts, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors will be issued uniform sashes. If a vest is preferred, the requestor, troop, or service unit may pay the difference. Daisies will be issued tunics. 

    Alternatively, Troop and Service Unit funds may also be used to cover the cost of membership, uniforms and insignia. 

    Need assistance with this form? Call or email Customer Care: customercare@girlscoutsneny.org / (518) 489-8110

  • Visit this website for uniforms by grade level: https://www.girlscouts.org/en/members/for-girl-scouts/uniforms.html 

     

    Membership pins are unique for Daisy and Brownie levels. The same membership pin is used for Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors, and adults. If your Girl Scout has a Membership pin and is requesting a new uniform, please move the pin to the new uniform if possible. For example, Junior to Cadettes can use the same membership pin. 

     

    The WAGGGS pin is the same for all levels. Please reuse your WAGGGS pin to your new uniform.

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