Financial Assistance

Youth Advantage

Youth Advantage is a local nonprofit organization that supports children in grades K-12 who attend school or live within the boundaries of Stillwater Area School District 834. The organization helps youth find and pursue their passions in artistic, athletic, and educational-enrichment extracurricular activities. It also offers mentoring groups for girls in grades 6-12 and provides financial assistance for reading and comprehension, or math tutoring services.

Families must qualify financially based on the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines per the family's most recent tax return. Youth Advantage provides financial assistance and the necessary instrument or equipment for qualifying activities. Learn more at youthadvantage.org. Contact them via email at info@youthadvantage.org, or by phone at 651-342-1266.

Educational Benefits

Students who apply for Educational Benefits and qualify are eligible for assistance with many school-related activities:

• Reduced fees to participate on school teams or clubs (does not apply to summer Pony Strength Training).
• Free or reduced costs to rent musical instruments or purchase equipment or supplies needed for activities or sports.
• Many more benefits!

Fill out the Educational Benefits Form (Free & Reduced Meal Application) at the beginning of each school year.

Families MUST fill out a new application or benefits expire! Applications are processed beginning in August.