Free? yes please!
MAA Free Offer For Fall 2020
This fall, Minnesota Afterschool Advance (MAA) has a special free offer for students who apply from the Itasca Area! Each student will be able to register for one MAA activity of their choice entirely free! That’s right, you pay absolutely nothing out of pocket. Driver’s ed? Free! Dance and art classes? Free! Tutoring? Free! Itasca Orchestra and Strings? Free!
We are also helping families get Chromebooks for distance learning! Learn more about the Chromebook initiative.
How do I get my free offer?
Find an Activity
Visit our list of current offerings to see the programs and activities available in the Itasca area through MAA, but don’t register yet…
Apply to MAA
Before you can register your student for an activity or order a Chromebook through MAA, you must apply through our website or in-person by making an appointment with KOOTASCA Community Action at (218)-999-0800.
Register for the Activity and Enter Your Discount Code to Register for Free!
Once your application is approved, use the promo code FALL2020 to register for an activity for no cost! Want to register for more activities? Simply pay the 25% family contribution for additional activities. When you are accepted, we’ll also send you instructions for ordering a Chromebook while supplies last.
Is my student eligible?
Students are generally eligible if:
They are in grades K-12.
Their family’s household income is $33,500 or less in both 2019 and 2020.
Their family will file a Minnesota tax return.
Families may also want to consult the more extensive list of eligibility requirements.
Who do I contact for help applying?
If you need assistance with the application or have questions, please contact KOOTASCA Community Action by calling
(218)-999-0800.
What is MAA?
MAA helps eligible families receive a significant discount on afterschool and summer activities in the Itasca Area by utilizing the K-12 Education Tax Credit. MAA makes a no-interest advance to you for the amount of the tax credit, and then state dollars automatically repay the advance when you file your taxes at the end of the year.
Can you explain more about how the MAA free offer works?
Sure! Here’s a helpful graphic that outlines the MAA process from start to finish. Typically, a family is responsible for paying the 25% of the activity cost that isn’t covered by MAA and the K-12 Education Tax Credit (as shown in the graphic). But, Youthprise will scholarship that 25% for your first activity this fall. The result is that you pay absolutely nothing out of pocket!
What happens if I want to enroll my student in more than one activity?
That’s great! The free offer is only valid for one activity, but you can enroll your student in more activities through MAA and still enjoy the 75% off we typically provide.