CAST’s Mission: To prevent childhood drowning and create safer swimmers, sooner.
The CAST Foundation provides scholarships to help families reduce the cost of ISR lessons. If approved, a scholarship may cover part or all of the tuition for up to six weeks of initial lessons, plus up to 30 continuation lessons throughout the following year.
CAST Scholarship Categories
Income Based
- Families in need of financial assistance, to make self-rescue swim lessons feasible, will qualify based on individual need (subject to verification of income).
Military, Nurse, Teacher & First Responder
- If either parent is serving or has served in the military, is currently employed as a teacher, nurse, or first responder, scholarships are available covering 25% discount of self-rescue swim lessons (current employee ID required).
- Those in need of more financial aid may request additional coverage through an income-based scholarship application.
Special Needs
- Families with special needs or a disability (parent or child) that have an interest in self-rescue swim lessons will qualify for scholarships covering 10–25% of the cost.
- Those in need of more financial aid may request additional coverage through an income-based scholarship application.
Other
- Should your family have circumstances not covered by the scholarship options above, please reach out to us as CAST is committed to inclusivity.
CAST Scholarship Process
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Enroll in New Student Lessons
Visit
https://www.isrswimsafe.com/new-students/
to enroll in a 6-week session of ISR New Student Lessons.
Tip: Schedule your lessons a few weeks out to allow enough time for your CAST scholarship application to be processed.
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Choose the category that best fits your situation while enrolling:
- Income-Based
Discount varies based on need - Military, Teacher, Nurse, First Responder
25% discount - Special Needs
10–25% discount - Other
Discount varies based on need.
- Income-Based
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Watch for an Introductory Email
Rebekah’s team will send you an email and connect you with Anna from the CAST Foundation.
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Complete the Scholarship Application
Anna will email you the application.
Once submitted, she’ll review your application and send you a scholarship acceptance letter that outlines your family’s weekly tuition amount. -
Bonus for Scholarship Students
Families who receive a scholarship are also eligible for up to 30 additional discounted lessons throughout the year. These may be used as maintenance or refresher lessons.