Financial Aid Opportunities

Hockey is for everyone. The SPCHA and our partners are committed to making the game accessible to all. If your family needs financial aid to get on the ice, we are here to help.

How to apply for financial aid:

• Step 1: Apply for the Friends of St. Paul Hockey (FOSPH) scholarship.
• Step 2: Apply for SPCHA financial aid.
• Step 3: Verification – FOSPH and SPCHA will coordinate behind the scenes to verify registration and apply the fee reductions directly to the player's account.

Please note: Families must first apply for the FOSPH scholarship to be considered for SPCHA’s financial aid. See full Financial Aid Guidelines below.



Goal

The Saint Paul Capitals Hockey Association (SPCHA) strives to ensure that every child who wants to play hockey has the opportunity to do so. Our financial aid program is designed to fulfill this goal by providing registration fee assistance to families with demonstrated financial need.

The Financial Aid Fund

The SPCHA determines a specific financial aid budget each year to help offset player fees for families requesting assistance.

• Funding Sources: This fund is supported by designated budget allocations from the SPCHA Board, charitable gambling efforts, and targeted community donations.
• Terms: Financial aid is granted on a per-season basis. Families must reapply each hockey season.
• Award Amounts: To help with planning, families can generally expect financial aid to cover around 50% of registration fees. However, this is not a strict limit. The Financial Aid Committee evaluates every situation on a case-by-case basis and will provide additional assistance, up to the full cost of registration, based on a family's demonstrated need and our available funds.

Criteria for Financial Aid

To be eligible for financial assistance, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Eligibility: The player must meet all standard requirements to play within the SPCHA.
• Standing: The family must be in good standing with the SPCHA and its governing bodies.
• Demonstrated Need: Preference is given to families who qualify for public assistance programs (such as school lunch subsidies, medical assistance, or unemployment insurance). Additional consideration is given to families experiencing long-term financial hardships.
• Volunteer & Fundraising Commitments: Families receiving financial aid are not permitted to buy out their volunteer hours or fundraising requirements. Active participation in the association is required.

Application Process

• How to Apply: Applicants must submit the confidential financial assistance application below.
• Deadline: Applications must be submitted by November 20th.
• Award Timeline: Because registration for some levels remains open later than others and our cancellation deadline is November 20th, financial aid awards are finalized and applied to accounts after November 20th. Families should proceed with registration when it opens for their level. Your registration status will remain secure while your financial aid application is pending review.
• Review Process: The SPCHA Financial Aid Committee reviews all applications and determines awards based on eligibility, total applicant volume, and available funds. The Committee reserves the right to request additional supporting information during review.
• Confidentiality: To protect your privacy, applicant names and financial information are kept strictly confidential. Applications are reviewed exclusively by the SPCHA Financial Aid Committee.
• Finality: All decisions made by the SPCHA Financial Aid Committee are final. There is no appeals process.

Please reach out to Katie Murphy at executivedirector@stpaulcapitalshockey.com if you have any questions.

Interested in making a donation to the SPCHA Financial Aid Fund? Please click on the button below to process your donation. Any amount makes an impact and is greatly appreciated! We are a non-profit organization, so all donations are tax deductible.