Chapter 5: Financial Assistance

Financial support for Girl Scouting is supplemented through public support and contributions allocated from the council annual operating budget. Financial assistance is not available for troops with the exception of council directed school and community based programs that receive significant public support to exist

Even though troops earn money for most of their activities, some Girl Scouting costs must be paid by a girl’s family. So that financial considerations are not a barrier to girls’ membership or participation, a limited amount of financial assistance is available. Applications for financial assistance are confidential.  Financial assistance can be awarded for expenses such as national membership dues, books and insignia.

The Campership program provides financial assistance, by application, for girls in need of support to participate in day camp and resident camp.

Adult members (Girl Scout Leaders) may be eligible for financial assistance to participate in adult learning opportunities required by GS-TOP council policy. Contact the Volunteer Services staff at your regional office for more information. Submit applications to your regional office for approval.

Click here for the Financial Assistance Application they are also available at any Girl Scout Service Center.