Everyone belongs in Girl Scouts.

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Our financial assistance fund helps ensure everyone can join and take part fully — girls and adults alike.

About the application

Use the application to request Financial Assistance for girls and adults. Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York (GSNENY) maintains funds to help ensure everyone can join and participate fully in Girl Scouts.

Applications are accepted year-round. Please allow up to 10 business days for processing. Complete every required field — incomplete applications will delay a decision.

Awards are based on the applicant's financial need and the availability of funds. Where financial disclosures are required, we use a rubric that considers income and family size. Additional factors may be considered, including participation in product sales programs that let members earn money toward Girl Scout programming. A committee reviews applications that don't meet the financial criteria but involve extenuating circumstances.

Please note: Financial assistance is for activities organized at the Council level. GSNENY is unable to provide assistance for troop or service unit-sponsored activities. Assistance is also not offered for adults acquiring a uniform or attending a youth program that requires adult registration.

Types of assistance

You can submit membership and other requests at the same time.

Families and volunteers are always asked to pay what they can, and we apply any valid Cookie Dough, S'mores Club, or Program Vouchers first.

Awards are limited to one summer camp session OR one instance of travel assistance per child, per membership year.

Troops and Service Units may also use their own funds to cover the cost of memberships, insignia, camp, programs, travel, and training.

Full details for every category are in the policy document below.

For girls

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Covers the GSUSA membership fee and Council Service Fee for new or renewed memberships. Outstanding cookie credits can be applied. (No financial disclosure)

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Pin tabs, the Girl Scout Membership pin, and the World Trefoil pin. Picked up at a GSNENY service center. (No financial disclosure)

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Helps cover camp programs, busing, and overnight/campfire costs. Rolling basis from registration opening through June 1. (Min. $100 deposit; can be waived · Financial disclosure required)

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Council-provided programming only. Up to $200, with a maximum of 3 awards per child per membership year. (Disclosure required if program is over $50)

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For active (or soon-to-be) volunteers at the troop, service unit, or Council level. Covers the GSUSA membership fee. Identify your role and troop/service unit when applying. (No financial disclosure)

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For active troop/service-unit volunteers to take part in GSNENY Volunteer Services training. (No financial disclosure)

How it works

1. Complete the form — Fill in every required field. Apply online, on paper, or with help from Customer Care by phone or in person.

2. We review — Please allow up to 10 business days. When required, we weigh disclosures against income and family size; a committee reviews special circumstances.

3. You hear back — You'll be offered full or partial funding based on need and available funds. Cookie credits and vouchers are applied first.

Ready to apply?

The application takes just a few minutes. Complete all required fields so we can make a decision without delay.

Financial Assistance application can be found HERE

Full policy

Financial Assistance Policy & Procedure (Updated September 2025) — eligibility, limits, and terms for every category. Click HERE to read the full policy.

Need help applying? Call 518-489-8110 or email customercare@girlscoutsneny.org