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The City of Aurora Recreation Scholarship takes 50% off regular-priced instructional recreation programs and memberships of $10 or more, including aquatics, sports, preschool, and fitness, for 365 days. Residents of Aurora city limits qualify with proof of income or assistance such as Medicaid, and homeschool families apply the same way as everyone else. Other options include library educator cards and resources.

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City of Aurora recreation scholarship

Who qualifies

  1. Lives in Aurora city limits

    Bring one proof of residency, such as a water or gas bill, a lease, or a rental agreement, plus a current state-issued photo ID.

  2. Shows limited income

    Bring your latest income tax form, an active Quest or Medicaid card with this year's approval letter, or a current free or reduced meal letter. The city calls the Medicaid route best.

  3. Foster children qualify automatically

    First-time applicants show court documentation, and foster parents can apply for themselves with proof of qualifications.

  4. Has a registration account

    You need an account in the city's recreation registration system before you apply.

What it is worth

Aurora's scholarship gives 50% off regular-priced instructional programs and memberships that cost $10 or more.

$10 class
$5
$60 program
$30
$120 membership
$60
Fee regularly under $10
Full price
Drop-in fee (except Fitness Flex Reg)
Full price

The discount does not stack on fees that are already discounted, so check the program listing, which shows whether the scholarship applies.

From applying to keeping it

  1. Before you go

    Print the application

    Print the form from the city's webpage or pick one up at any city of Aurora recreation center.

  2. At a recreation center

    Bring documents

    Bring the application, photo ID, proof of residency, and proof of income. Staff check them and hand them back without keeping copies.

  3. After approval

    Register online or in person

    A Scholarship Program membership on your account applies the 50% discount automatically to programs that offer it.

  4. After 365 days

    Reapply

    The discount ends 365 days after approval, and you must apply again each year.

What it pays for

Covered

Not covered

Who to contact

City of Aurora recreation centers take scholarship applications and can confirm whether a program carries the discount.

access@auroragov.org 303-739-7000 Recreation Scholarship Program

Arapahoe Libraries homeschool and educator resources

Who qualifies

  1. Lives in Colorado

    Arapahoe Libraries issues cards to any Colorado resident with a photo ID and proof of address, at a library location or through the online eCard signup.

  2. Children can have their own card

    A minor can start a temporary card online and convert it to a full-service card at a location. Parents are responsible for what a child borrows.

  3. Homeschool parents use the support form

    The educator and parent support form lists a homeschool consultation, parent workshops, book talks, and group student cards for preschool through grade 12.

  4. Owes $10 or less

    Unpaid fees over $10 block new checkouts.

What the card gives you

The limits come from Arapahoe Libraries' borrowing page and its educator and parent support page.

Items checked out per card
100
Holds per card
100
Book loan
21 days, 3 renewals
STEAM and Brain Box kits
21 days, 3 renewals
Mobile hotspot
7 days, 3 renewals
Overdue fines
None

The support page still mentions take-home Chromebooks, but the borrowing page says that program has been retired, so do not plan on borrowing a laptop.

How to get the card and support

  1. Before you go

    Get a card

    Sign up online for an eCard or bring a photo ID and proof of address to any Arapahoe Libraries location.

  2. Three weeks ahead

    Request a consultation or visit

    Use the educator and parent support form for a homeschool consultation or parent workshop, at least three weeks before you need it.

  3. Two weeks ahead

    Ask for materials

    A librarian can pick materials on your topic and place them on hold for you to pick up within seven days.

  4. Each checkout

    Return or auto-renew

    Items renew automatically unless someone else is waiting. An item 40 days overdue is billed as lost until you return it.

What it includes

Included

Not included

Good to know

Who to contact about the card

Arapahoe Libraries answers card, borrowing, and educator support questions by phone at 303-LIBRARY or through its contact form.

303-542-7279 Educator and parent support

Homeschool rules and statewide help in Colorado

Give written notice to a Colorado school district 14 days before starting and each year the program continues. Notice is not required before age 6; instruction need not begin until age 7 or continue after age 16.

Colorado sets these rules:

Read the Colorado homeschooling guide See statewide programs in Colorado

Questions parents ask

Is there an income limit for Aurora's recreation scholarship?
Not a published one. Staff review the income or assistance documents you bring, so ask at the recreation center if you are unsure.
Does the Aurora scholarship cover a party rental or private swim lessons?
No. Rentals, private lessons, personal training, excursions, and special events are not discounted.
Do we have to live in Arapahoe County to get an Arapahoe Libraries card?
No. Visitors from outside Colorado can get a temporary card.

Turn support into your child’s next lesson

Camps and local activities give your child new interests to explore. Their discoveries can shape the examples and questions they study at home.

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