Nehirim is committed to making our programs accessible to all, regardless of financial ability. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, Nehirim offers two kinds of financial aid: full scholarships for students, and need-based subsidies for those who require them. Here is how to apply:

For a student scholarship, simply send an email to Nehirim with the following information:
- Your name, age, and school
- Why you want to attend Nehirim (1 paragraph)
- Your Jewish affiliation and involvement (1 paragraph)
- Anything else about your story that you'd like to tell us

Applications are considered on a rolling basis, so the longer you wait, the less likely scholarships will still be available. "Don't delay - apply today." Please note that an application represents your commitment to come to the weekend if you are granted aid. It is very unfair to apply for aid and then cancel; last year we had to turn away several applicants, and then at the last minute two people canceled their registration. That deprived those other students of the opportunity to come.

For general need-based financial aid, send an email to Nehirim with the following information:
- Your name and location
- How much aid you need
- Tell us a little about yourself: your work, your story, the background

Aid applications are considered on a rolling basis, so you are encouraged to apply early.

For both kinds of aid, the following conditions apply:
- Recipients must attend the whole retreat. Remember, your aid is probably aid that someone else applied for and did not receive, and which was donated by a supporter of Nehirim. We ask that you honor that, and commit to being part of the community for the entire weekend.
- When resources are limited, preference is given to first-time recipients.
- Student scholarship recipients are encouraged (though not required!) to join our student network and bring Nehirim's work to their campuses and universities. Our hope is to build an intergenerational community, and we rely on students to spread the word to other students.
- Need-based financial aid recipients may be asked to donate two hours of work helping us set up, clean up, or otherwise run a retreat. You don't have to say yes, but you will probably be asked.
- Remember, you must still register through the online registration process. Nehirim is not responsible for your registration. - All aid recipients are required to fill out evaluation forms at the end of the retreat.

Finally, please remember that Nehirim is a small, non-profit organization. We are only able to offer financial aid thanks to the great generosity of our supporters, and we are unable to accommodate all requests. Perhaps most importantly, we are asking you to please request only the amount that you need, not the amount that you want. We do not ask for tax returns or any kind of documentation; we trust you. In exchange, we hope that you will understand that you are not applying to a large institution; you're applying to a grass-roots organization with limited resources. Please apply -- the money is there for you, to enable you to come. We simply ask that you reflect on your ability to pay and ask for what's needed to allow you to join us.

If you would like to support Nehirim, you may sponsor another participant by clicking the "Support Nehirim" link at left. Nehirim is under the fiscal sponsorship of the Jewish FundS for Justice, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Thank you!