Program Overview 2026/27
Marin FC is committed to accepting players into the club regardless of financial situation. The Financial Aid program is entirely need based. All recipients must apply and provide documentation of annual household income to verify their financial need.
For the coming season, we have budgeted an increase in aid with approx. $90,000 planned for indirect aid (reduced or waived club fees) and $190,000 in direct aid (funds provided to players for their team fees). Additionally the club helps aid recipients offset costs for uniform kits, and for travel outside of California, the club offers travel support and travel grants (a percentage of base airfare according to each player’s need).
With need demonstrated, financial aid awards are calculated as a percentage of the scheduled fees. The maximum award granted is about 65% of fees for those players in greatest need. Players and their guardians then enter into a contract with the club to pay registration and team fees with monthly installments.
🚨 ALERT : As with all fees paid at Marin FC, scheduled collection amounts serve to fund activities in the team budgets and if excess revenue is collected, refunds are issued to the players when the team is closed out at the end of the season.  This is true for financial aid recipients too.  Refunds in these cases are merely calculated with respect to the percentage of the aid award.
Should I Apply?
If you can demonstrate an annual household income level of less than $120,000, you should apply. Â While incomes this high may not qualify for much or any direct aid, the reductions in fees (indirect aid) can be granted and can be important savings.
YOU MAY APPLY AT ANY TIME and estimates will be provided upon a complete application. Final awards are subject to team selection, the overall pool of applicants and the available funds for aid. Applications submitted after due dates are reduced and often less depending on level of funding that remains.
A new application is due at the beginning of each season, even if you received assistance before.
As an estimate and guide, the calculator below will help you understand what kind of Financial Aid award and package you may be qualified to receive.
Financial Aid Process
There are three ways to apply for Financial Aid from Marin FC; English and Spanish versions of the paper application to be filled out and returned to the club by mail or drop off, and an online application which will require uploading of scanned or otherwise electronic copies of your income verification documentation.
Financial Aid application deadline:
CURRENT PLAYERS: (players who are members of a Marin FC team this season 25/26
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- deadline is April 30, 2026.
NEW PLAYERS:
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- U8–U14 players (players younger than July 31, 2013) – deadline is: May 10, 2026
- U15–U19 players (players older than August 1, 2013) – deadline is: May 24, 2026
Application:
An application is considered complete when ALL requested information, including income verification, has been submitted by the due date. If a player seeking financial aid is added to the team after the initial registration period they must submit their financial aid application within 7 days of joining the team. Limited Financial Aid is available after the initial registration period and awards may be reduced.