An activity fee waiver is offered by the district for families experiencing financial hardship. Families must apply for the waiver using the Waiver Application for Activity Fee. Students who qualify for free benefits (Free and Reduced Lunch program) do not need to submit an activity fee waiver.

FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH STUDENTS

Students who meet one of the following criteria automatically qualify for free benefits and have their Activity Fee waived:

• All children in households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) formerly known as the Food Stamp Program or the Temporary Assistance for Needy Children Families (TANF)
• Foster children who are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court
• Children participating in their school’s Head Start program
• Children who meet the definition of homeless, runaway, or migrant
• Children may receive free or reduced price meals if your household’s income is within the limits on the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines.

If you have questions regarding your status in one of the programs listed above, or need additional assistance, please contact your school’s Home and School Visitor or the WCASD Social Work Coordinator at 484-266-1226 or PALSTON@wcasd.net.

WAIVER APPLICATION FOR ACTIVITY FEE

Activity Fee Waivers are based on the availability of funding and are awarded to the families experiencing the greatest level of need. All approved requests are valid for one year only. Applications must be submitted annually.

In order to request a waiver of the West Chester Area School District Activity Fee, please submit this form along with an explanation of hardship to:

Dr. Kalia Reynolds, Assistant Superintendent, 782 Springdale Drive, Exton, PA 19341 Email application to: activityfee@wcasd.net

Statement of Hardship:

I certify that the above information is truthful and accurate. I will notify the Assistant Superintendent if my circumstances change.

Parent/Guardian Name:

Parent/Guardian Signature:

Student Name(s) and their school(s)

A waiver application does not need to be submitted for Free and Reduced Lunch students, these students are automatically eligible.