Mercy Center Auburn is committed to offering financial assistance to those who need it.

We are honored to support individuals whose financial situation currently prevents them from attending retreats sponsored by Mercy Center Auburn (MCA).

Our funds come from generous donors who believe in our retreat center’s mission and our fundraising efforts.

If your financial situation prevents you from attending one of our retreats, we strongly and openly encourage you to apply for financial assistance.

Each request for financial assistance is assessed in terms of financial need and the availability of funding.

SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS WHO:

• Demonstrate financial need and wish to participate in a sponsored retreat

• Have not yet received a scholarship during the fiscal year (July 1 – June 30)

• Have not received scholarship assistance beyond two consecutive fiscal years (after two consecutive years of receiving a scholarship, a recipient must take a one-year break before reapplying)

SCHOLARSHIP COVERAGE:

• Each scholarship recipient is limited to a maximum award of $520 per fiscal year.

• The scholarship award amount is based on the retreat price:

  • $50 - $100 = max 25%

  • $101 and more = max 40%

  • Transportation and personal expenses are not covered by scholarships.

RECIPIENTS MUST:

• Attend the entire retreat

• Submit a brief reflection/testimonial after the retreat (optional but appreciated)

CONFIDENTIALITY:

All application information will be kept confidential and used solely for scholarship review.

POLICY REVIEW:

This policy will be reviewed annually by the Mercy Center Auburn’s Executive Director to ensure effectiveness and alignment with our mission.