To Apply for Partial Scholarship 

2024 - Partial Scholarship / Fee Assistance Process

There are very limited amounts of scholarships available for the 2024 season.  They will be based on need and no longer based on first come, first serve. You must fill out an application in full and provide ALL requested documents in order for your application to be reviewed.

Please inquire and request information about Partial Scholarship/Fee Assistance to info@mydyfl.com.  You will be e-mailed a link to the on-line portal.  After completing the portal questions on-line and uploading all documents you will receive confirmation of the rendered decision.  If approved you will also receive a 1-time use code to be applied at the checkout phase of your participants registration.  Please do not register your child for DYFL until a decision has been rendered so the appropriate codes can be applied to your account.

Filling out the application and providing required documentation does not guarantee approval.

Completed submission and ALL paperwork uploads must be submitted by May 19th through the on-line portal link that has been given to you via email. 

Please note it is good practice to retain copies of these document and have on hand in case something happens to them in transit. 

All applications will be reviewed by a committee and decisions will be made by June 1st.  

ALL PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP / FEE ASSISTANTS REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED DIGITALLY THROUGH THE PORTAL.  

PLEASE EMAIL INFO@MYDYFL.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT GAINING ACCESS TO THE PORTAL.

The DeKalb Youth Football League has a Partial Scholarship / Fee Assistance Program to aid parents who may need assistance with registration fees.  The DYFL Partial Scholarship covers the following areas:

• Partial Scholarship covers a portion of the registration fees (does not include volunteer deposit).

Scholarship assistance eligibility is based on household income and need.  All information in this application will remain private and confidential.  To qualify for a partial scholarship for the 2024 season, a copy of the prior year’s income tax return, copies of your last 3 paychecks and verification of all information listed on this page must accompany this application.

What Every Parent and/or Guardian Should Know About the Fee Assistance Process

Before submitting the Fee Assistance request application to the DYFL Board of Directors, parents and/or guardians should understand the following:

• Parents/guardians must apply in person at registration. 
• Online registrations will not be approved due to paperwork needed for eligibility and limited availability. Please note,  filling out and submitting an application, does not guarantee approval.
• There are a limited amount of scholarships available.
• The fee assistance eligibility requirements
• Please submit all documentation and the completed application at one time to be considered for a partial scholarship.  Incomplete applications will not be approved.
• Applications will be approved/denied by June 1, 2024.  Approvals are valid for the 2024 season only.

How to Apply for a Partial Scholarship / Fee Assistance

The scholarship request process if very straightforward.  To ensure proper diligence, every scholarship request is examined and assessed on its own.

The scholarship request process is as follows:

1. Come to in-person registration and request application for fee assistance.
2. Fill out application & registration forms.
3. Provide required documents for eligibility
4. Once the scholarships have been submitted, the DYFL Scholarship Committee will review the request.
5. The Scholarship Committee will respond indicating whether the scholarship has been approved or denied.

Terms and Conditions

If the partial scholarship request is approved, the following terms and conditions will apply:

• The scholarship covers partial registration fees for one season.  The DYFL will cover $50 of the flag football/cheer registration fee or $150  of the competitive cheer registration fee. Raffle tickets will be given in the amount paid to help offset the cost (this does not include volunteer deposit).
• The scholarship does not cover uniform accessories such as cleats/shoes, arm pads, under gear, warm ups, etc.
• The Scholarship does not cover the cost of CHEER or FOOTBALL camp.
• A registration form must be completed for the player, providing essentials details including address, contact information, media and medical authorization.