Homeschool benefits and savings in Lansing

Town of Lansing Parks and Recreation scholarships cover 50%, 75%, or 95% of youth program costs, up to $400 per household member a year, for Town of Lansing residents based on household income. A family of four earning $95,050 or less qualifies for at least 50%.

By Andrew Garber, founder of TheHomeschoolingCompany. Reviewed August 25, 2026.

Who qualifies

1. Lives in the Town of Lansing

   Scholarships are only for Town of Lansing residents.

2. Meets the income chart

   Household size and income set coverage. A household of three earning up to $34,050 gets 95%, up to $58,200 gets 75%, and up to $85,500 gets 50%.

3. Sends recent pay stubs

   Include the two most recent pay stubs for every adult in the household.

4. Chooses a youth program

   Scholarships do not apply to adult programs, rentals, equipment, late fees, or before and after camp care.

What it is worth

Lansing's household income chart sets coverage at 95%, 75%, or 50%, up to $400 per household member a year while funds last.

$38,500 or less

95%

$64,500 or less

75%

$95,050 or less

50%

Most per child each year

$400

Most for two children each year

$800

Any balance the scholarship does not cover is due when you register, and an approved application does not hold a spot in a program.

From applying to keeping it

1. Before you apply

   Gather pay stubs

   Collect the two most recent pay stubs for each adult in your household.

2. Any time

   Apply online

   Submit the scholarship application through the town's online application portal.

3. Within 3 business days

   Hear back

   The department follows up after reviewing your application.

4. After approval

   Call to register

   Call Parks and Recreation at 607-533-7388 to register your child and pay any remaining balance.

What it pays for

Covered

• Youth recreation programs

Not covered

• Adult programs
• Camping and pavilion rentals
• Equipment
• Late fees
• Before and after camp care

Scholarships are awarded only while funds are available, and applying does not guarantee funds or a spot.

Who to contact

The Parks and Recreation office at Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, answers scholarship questions and completes program registration for approved families.

607-533-7388 Scholarship application

Homeschool rules and statewide help in New York

Send a letter of intent by July 1 each year, or within 14 days of a midyear start. You must submit the IHIP within four weeks after receiving district forms or by August 15, whichever is later.

New York sets these rules:

• Subjects: Teach the subjects required for each grade band by Part 100.10, including patriotism and citizenship. Provide the equivalent of 180 days: 900 hours annually in grades 1–6 and 990 hours in grades 7–12.
• Testing: Annual assessment: grades 1–3, test or written narrative; grades 4–8, standardized test at least every other year, with a written narrative permitted in alternate years; grades 9–12, standardized test annually. A score above the 33rd percentile or one year of growth meets the progress standard.
• Records: Keep attendance records and make them available to the district on request. Submit an annual IHIP, quarterly reports, and the annual assessment.
• Teachers: New York requires the instructor to be competent; it does not require a teaching certificate.

Read the New York homeschooling guide See statewide programs in New York

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