Financial Assistance
AMIGOS is committed to making our programs accessible to anyone who wants to join. We offer need-based financial assistance and fundraising opportunities for local chapters and the National Chapter.
All volunteers and their families will be provided ongoing and individualized support by the AMIGOS HQ team and/or their local chapter Board throughout their experience. We recognize that many volunteers require additional support to ensure success in their AMIGOS experience including but not limited to: reaching their target fundraising goals, packing and travel preparation, accessing digital and in-person trainings, and submitting paperwork. Our team is here to help every volunteer succeed.
Whether through a local chapter or the National Chapter, we work closely with every family to understand need before determining financial assistance packages. Financial assistance applications are considered on a rolling basis and funds are available until exhausted.
Depending on your program, these options are available:
Gap Program
To apply, submit an application here and note that you are applying for financial assistance. You will need to provide some kind of proof of income (1040, for example). Financial assistance awards are based on the sliding scale below:
Income (in USD) | Estimated Fee Range (in USD) |
$0–$49,999 | $3,000–$6,999 |
$50,000–$99,999 | $7,000–$10,499 |
$100,000+ | $10,500–$12,475 |
Please reach out to our Admissions Team at [email protected] if you have any questions about financial assistance.
Summer Programs
National Chapter Financial Assistance
The final financial assistance deadline for 2023 programs has passed.
Local Chapter Financial Assistance
In addition to offering a lower family fee, local chapters throughout the United States offer financial assistance packages. Please reach out to your local chapter to discuss your options. If you need help connecting to your local chapter, please reach out to [email protected].
Summer Programs Fee Scale
Program Price | Income (in USD) | Estimated Fee Range (in USD) |
$3,975 | $0–$49,999 | $600 - $1,999 |
| $50,000–$99,999 | $2,000 - $3,249 |
| $100,000+ | $3,500 - $3,975 |
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$5,875 | $0–$49,999 | $800 - $2,899 |
| $50,000–$99,999 | $2,900 - $4,899 |
| $100,000+ | $4,900 - $5,875 |
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$6,175 | $0 - $49,999 | $900 - $2,999 |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | $3,000 - $5,124 |
| $100,000 + | $5,125 - $6,175 |
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$6,375 | $0 - $49,999 | $950 - $3,149 |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | $3,150 - $5,299 |
| $100,000 + | $5,300 - $6,375 |
Please reach out to our Admissions Team at [email protected] if you have any questions about financial assistance.
How do I apply for financial assistance?
In the online application, there is an option for you to state whether or not you’d like to apply for financial assistance.
Local chapters determine their own financial assistance processes, so please reach out to them directly to find out what type of financial assistance package is available to you from your local chapter and how to apply. Find your local chapter here.
For questions about National Chapter financial assistance, please contact our Admissions team directly at [email protected].
When do I learn if I received financial assistance?
National Chapter: After the financial assistance deadline of March 21, 2023, decisions will be shared within two weeks.
Local Chapter: After the final deadline of January 17, 2023, decisions will be shared within two weeks. Please visit your local chapter webpage to learn more.