Arrowman Financial Assistance Program

Every Arrowman should have the opportunity to benefit from Scouting and its programs. There may be circumstances when an Arrowman and their family need help financially to take part in Order of the Arrow (OA) activities. To address this, Muscogee Lodge has allocated part of its annual budget and generous donors give to help in the areas of OA lodge membership and program activities. If approved, financial assistance may reimburse part of the cost, up to 50% and not to exceed $250, for Scouts to participate in OA programs. Additional financial assistance may be provided based on need.

Note: This form must be completed prior to registering for an event. Ensure that the name used on this form matches the one used on the event or dues registration page.

Membership / Dues
The Order of the Arrow collects a national membership fee for all youth and adults who register as members of the lodge. Although you pay this fee to the lodge or council office, we are required to send this money to the national organization. Membership Assistance ensures that every youth can join the Order of the Arrow and be a member of Muscogee Lodge. If approved, annual membership dues will be provided at no charge for the requested year.

Program Activities
The Order of the Arrow delivers its programming through various activities and events offered in service at multiple levels (lodge, section, regional, or national). These activities include Lodge Annual Banquet, Lodge Inductions or Fellowships, Section Conclave, National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC), National Leadership Seminar (NLS), OA High Adventure, and OA Service Corps at the National Scout Jamboree. The combined cost of service can be cost prohibitive for some Scouts and as such, the lodge may help with registration fees and/or travel cost (e.g. mileage; transportation fare – air, bus, train; airport parking; lodging; and baggage fees).

Other Assistance Options
Arrowmen will also want to see if your unit, its chartering organization, or other avenues can help. We suggest this because many units and charter partners offer this kind of help. We want to ensure that we can provide support to as many Scouts as possible.