SCORE FAQ’s
How is the amount of SCORE scholarship funds determined?
The City of Santa Clarita’s Recreation & Community Services Department utilizes the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) income guidelines to compare the total household income and the number of dependents to determine the eligibility for a scholarship awarded. The total amount awarded per year, per child, is $150. Please call (661) 250-3700 if you have any questions regarding how eligibility is determined.
Will I need to submit verification to qualify?
Yes, residency and income verification will be required to qualify. Please see a complete list of residency and income verification on the “What is SCORE” tab on the SCORE webpage.
Once my family application is approved and I am awarded SCORE scholarship funds, where do I register for a class/program for my children?
All scholarship recipients will register online for a class/program during the open registration dates. Here is the link to register for a class or program: Catalog – City of Santa Clarita (civicrec.com)
How do I use the scholarship funds to pay for a class that costs more or less than the class/program I’d like to register for?
Your family’s account in the City’s registration system will display your SCORE scholarship award. If the class/program of your choice is more than your allotted SCORE scholarship, you will have to pay all remaining balances before you are confirmed and registered. If the class is less than your SCORE scholarship award, you will have a SCORE credit on your account to use prior to the expiration of your funds.
Can I split my SCORE scholarship in half, one half for my daughter and the other half for my son?
Yes, these funds have been awarded to your dependents ages 5-17 years old. You may use the scholarship award for recreational programs for any child listed on your application. During your registration checkout, you may choose the amount of SCORE funds available to pay for the class/program for your child/ren.
If my family receives a SCORE scholarship, when do the funds expire?
Funds will be available to use for all seasons and for up to one year from the date awarded. For example, if awarded for summer, the applicant is able to use the funds for any of the seasons and may reapply the following summer or any time thereafter.
Do I need to reapply for a SCORE scholarship each season?
No, applicants are only able to apply once per year during any season.
I have received a SCORE scholarship, what if the class I want to sign up for is full?
All SCORE scholarship recipients will register and follow all registration guidelines along with everyone else during the open registration period. Please have these dates handy so that you are prepared to sign up as soon as registration opens in order to secure a spot in the class/program of your choice. If the class/program you wish to register for is full, you will have the option to sign up to be placed on the waitlist. You will be contacted by the program area if a spot opens up prior to the start of the class/program, or you can register for another class/program. Your SCORE funds will remain available in your account until they expire.
Note: SCORE recipients are not automatically guaranteed a place in a class/program.
How often can my family apply for a SCORE scholarship?
Your family may apply once per year during any season. Funds are good for one year from the date awarded.
Do I have to have a City registration account to apply and receive a SCORE scholarship?
Yes. All applicants must have an account or will need to create a City registration account when applying for a SCORE scholarship. Accounts must be created prior to a SCORE scholarship being awarded. Awarded funds are placed directly into the City’s registration account for awardees to use.
Are my chances of receiving a SCORE scholarship greater if I submit at the earliest date?
No. All applicants that are eligible for a SCORE scholarship have the same chance of receiving funds, regardless of when the application was turned in during the allotted application submission dates.
If you have more questions, please contact:
(661) 250-3700 or SantaClaritaSCORE@santaclarita.gov
