Cost and Financial Assistance

Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland welcomes youth and volunteer members in any financial situation.

Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland is committed to making sure that Girl Scouting is open to girls and adults in our geographical area. We offer Financial Assistance options for membership, Council Cares for uniforms and Camperships for camp and event opportunities.

Membership

Both girls and adults can join the Girl Scout movement with the help of Financial Assistance.

Uniforms

Show your Girl Scout pride when you wear your uniform.

Camps and Events

Gain new skills and interests by attending camp or an event.

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Our financial aid program offers girls and adults the opportunity to participate in Girl Scouting. Financial aid for the annual Girl Scout membership fee may be requested while completing the online membership registration process. An application is required to receive financial aid for the Girl Scouts of the USA membership dues. Financial aid is not available for the purchase of a Lifetime Membership.

After registering and requesting financial aid, you will receive an email with a link to the Membership Financial Aid application. If you did not receive an email with the link, please use the link below:

Membership Financial Assistance Guidelines:

Please be sure to read the guidelines carefully on the Membership Financial Aid application form.

Financial aid is granted based on financial need and the availability of funds.
Financial aid is not designed to replace Program Credits. Available Program Credits will be applied to membership before financial aid will be granted. (Program Credits cannot be used for Adult memberships.)
The Membership Financial Aid form must be completed by the Parent/Guardian.
Financial aid must be selected at the time of registration. A refund will not be given if membership is paid in advance and then financial aid is requested.
Incomplete applications will be returned to the Parent/Guardian and will need to be resubmitted for consideration.

KanCare Recipients

Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland is partnered with the KanCare program. Girls that are currently a recipient of one of the KanCare providers (Healthy Blue, Sunflower Health Plan, United Healthcare), may be eligible to utilize KanCare dollars to purchase a membership. Financial aid must be selected at the time of registration.

KanCare Guidelines:

Girls can utilize up to $50 per calendar year.
The form must be completed in its entirety.
The council will submit to your insurance provider on your behalf.
Your Membership Financial Aid approval is not contingent on KanCare applications.

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Our Council Cares program offers girls the opportunity to participate in Girl Scouting. Council Cares may be awarded to a currently registered Girl Scout to purchase a uniform (tunic or sash), uniform components (troop numerals, council ID set, flag set), and/or a Journey book (if the troop will be completing a journey together). Fill out the online Council Cares application.

Council Cares Guidelines:

Please be sure to read the guidelines carefully on the Council Cares form.

Council Cares awards are granted only to current girl members registered with Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland.
Council Cares awards are granted based on the financial need
and availability of funds, with priority given to first-time applicants.
Council Cares awards are not designed to replace program credits
earned by Girl Scouts.
Council Cares awards may be requested for part or the entire amount needed and may be approved in whole, in part or denied.
This form must be completed by the parent/guardian.
Do not pay in advance for uniform items or Journey book and then request a refund.
Incomplete applications will be returned to the parent/guardian and will need to be resubmitted for consideration.
Please allow one to two weeks for a reply by email.

KanCare Recipients

Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland is partnered with the KanCare program. If you're currently a recipient of one of the KanCare providers (Healthy Blue, Sunflower Health Plan, United Healthcare), you may be eligible to utilize your KanCare dollars to purchase uniforms. Fill out the online Council Cares KanCare application.

KanCare Guidelines:

You can utilize up to 50 dollars per calendar year.
The form must be completed in its entirety.
The council will submit to your insurance provider on your behalf.
Your Council Cares application approval is not contingent on KanCare applications.

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Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland is committed to making sure that Girl Scouting is open to all girls in our geographic area. Our council Campership provides awards to participate in council events, including summer programming. Learn more and fill out the online Campership Application.

Campership Award Guidelines:

Please be sure to read the guidelines carefully on the Campership program form.

Campership awards are granted only to current registered Girl Scouts.
Campership awards are granted based on the financial need and availability of funds, with priority given to first-time applicants.
Campership awards are not designed to replace program credits earned by Girl Scouts.
Campership awards may be requested for all or part of the entire program registration fee and may be approved in whole, in part or denied.
The form must be completed by the parents/guardians.
Campership applications for an event or summer program must be submitted at least four weeks prior to the event.
Do not pay in advance for program registration fee and then request a refund.
- Exception for deposit-elligible sessions: you should register and pay the deposit and may submit a campership for all or part of the remaining balance due.
Incomplete applications will be returned to the parent/guardian and will need to be resubmitted for consideration.
Please allow one to two weeks for a reply and please provide your preferred method of communication on the form.

KanCare Recipients

Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland is partnered with the KanCare program. If you're currently a recipient of one of the KanCare providers (Healthy Blue, Sunflower Health Plan, United Healthcare), you may be eligible to utilize your KanCare dollars towards camps and events. Fill out the online Campership KanCare application.

KanCare Guidelines:

You can utilize up to 50 dollars per calendar year.
The form must be completed in its entirety.
The council will submit to your insurance provider on your behalf.
Your Campership application approval is not contingent on KanCare applications.