Financial Aid

Our goal is to keep our programming affordable and accessible to all youth in the Gunnison Valley who want to play soccer by increasing our Financial Aid fund. WESA provides financial support to any player who wants to play soccer but does not have the financial means.


In 2023, we were able to provide $6167.50 to 28 players based on financial need.

Financial Aid is available for almost all WESA programs (with the exception of the Futedu Summer Camps). We strive to give financial aid to each player who applies while serving as many players as possible. 


Apply for Financial Aid via PlayMetrics


Financial Aid Volunteer Opportunities

Financial Aid Criteria

Demonstrate Financial Need

Exemplify WESA Values

Exemplify the values of WESA’s Mission Statement including teamwork, sportsmanship, fair play, and respect of coaches and game officials.


Represent WESA

Be ambassadors of WESA and represent the greater Gunnison Valley in a positive fashion

Financial Aid Policy

  • Applications must be received by the deadline date indicated on the specific financial aid application. 
  • All applicants will be considered if received by program application deadline.
  • Applications received after the deadline date will not be considered for financial aid.
  • Applications are reviewed by the WESA Finance Committee. 
  • Financial aid awards may vary from program to program based upon applicant’s financial need and availability of funds.
  • ​​​​​​​We require the player or a family member awarded aid volunteer for WESA up to 4 hours per financial aid award. You can contact WESA to discuss upcoming volunteer opportunities.
  • If all financial aid criteria (listed above) are not met, you may be billed for the financial award granted, and financial aid may not be considered in the future.
  • ​​​​​​​Disciplinary Protocol: If a parent is referred to WESA with disciplinary/behavioral concern, the parent will meet with the Director of Coaching and the Disciplinary Committee. Follow up steps could include: a warning, mandatory education through Soccer Parenting, spectatorship restrictions, removal of financial aid, suspension, or expulsion. Follow up steps are at the discretion of the Disciplinary Committee. Disciplinary Action is at the discretion of the Disciplinary Committee and will require majority Board of Directors approval. 
  • Appeal Protocol: If a parent disagrees with the Disciplinary Actions, they can request an in-person meeting with the Board of Directors.
  • Financial Aid applicants should meet the following criteri
  • ​​​​​​​Demonstrate financial need.
  • Exemplify the values of WESA’s Mission Statement including teamwork, sportsmanship, fair play, and respect of coaches and game officials.
  • ​​​​​​​Be ambassadors of WESA and represent the greater Crested Butte area in a positive fashion.