Lafayette Reporter

Lafayette Parks, Arts, Recreation & Culture (PARC) has announced the availability of applications for tuition assistance for its upcoming summer camp programs at Comeaux, Robicheaux and Martin Luther King Recreation Centers. The initiative is designed to help families ensure their children can participate in enriching summer activities, regardless of financial limitations.

Applicants seeking 50% tuition assistance must thoroughly complete all sections of the application. Upon approval, PARC will contribute $50 towards the weekly camp fees, leaving a balance of $50 to be covered by parents.

Important details to note include:

- Weekly tuition payments must be settled no later than the Friday preceding each week of attendance.

- Tuition assistance is contingent upon available spaces and is granted on a first-come, first-served basis.

- Applicants must be residents of Lafayette Parish and provide proof of address.

- Campers are expected to attend the full duration of the summer camp; failure to do so or excessive absences may result in the forfeiture of the scholarship.

- Submission of active Free/Reduced lunch and/or SNAP benefits proof is mandatory and should be directed to the PARC Department at 500 Girard Park Drive, Lafayette, LA 70501.

- Applicants should allow up to five business days for the review process and subsequent notification.

The deadline for application submission is May 25, 2024. The application can be accessed online via Lafayette Parks & Recreation Summer Camp Tuition Assistance Application.

For further inquiries, Alena Fields, Recreation Centers and Programs Manager can be reached at afields@lafayettela.gov or 337-291-8364.