Financial Aid Policy
1. Any student on school lunch program in a public school or on financial aid in a private school is eligible for financial aid.
2. We also encourage all students who are eligible based on 125% income guidelines at www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapply/incomeguidelines.htm.
The table is shown below as of Summer of 2009:
1. Any student on school lunch program in a public school or on financial aid in a private school is eligible for financial aid.
2. We also encourage all students who are eligible based on 125% income guidelines at www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapply/incomeguidelines.htm.
The table is shown below as of Summer of 2009:
| Number in the Family |
Maximum Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $25,045 |
| 2 | $33,694 |
| 3 | $42,343 |
| 4 | $50,991 |
| 5 | $59,640 |
| 6 | $68,289 |
| 7 | $76,938 |
| 8 | $85,586 |
| each additional member in excess of 8 |
$8,649 |
Financial Aid is available for qualified children.
Mission
BayAreaChess provides everyone with enjoyable activities that develop intellectual, mathematical, analytical, visual, and personal skills.
BayAreaChess provides everyone with enjoyable activities that develop intellectual, mathematical, analytical, visual, and personal skills.

consists of a lecture on tactics and strategy, appropriate for the level of the class, followed by a practice game to hone students’ learning.
The students are divided into groups based on ability. The beginners get the special attention they need while the advanced students receive deeper instruction. Classes are 60 to 90 minutes in duration.
Playing chess and sharing common interests with others enhances their sense of self-confidence and belonging.
Upcoming Tournaments