UDA Financial Responsibility Policy
Last updated: June 11, 2026
Applies to: 2026/27 Academic Year
Applies to: 2026/27 Academic Year
Participation in a UDA Soccer Academy program may involve program fees, deposits, academy fees, tuition-related costs, tour fees, kit or apparel costs, housing or accommodation costs, travel costs, and other expenses connected to the player’s participation.
This policy explains the financial responsibilities connected to participation in UDA.
This policy is intended to apply across UDA Soccer Academy programs. Specific amounts, scholarships, deposits, payment schedules, due dates, and program-specific terms may vary by player, academy, program, tour, event, or written agreement.
This policy explains the financial responsibilities connected to participation in UDA.
This policy is intended to apply across UDA Soccer Academy programs. Specific amounts, scholarships, deposits, payment schedules, due dates, and program-specific terms may vary by player, academy, program, tour, event, or written agreement.
Payment Responsibility
Players and/or parents/guardians are responsible for understanding and meeting the financial obligations connected to participation in the program.
This may include:
This may include:
- Program fees
- Academy fees
- Payment plans
- Deposits
- Kit or apparel costs
- Tour or event costs
- Travel-related costs
- Housing or accommodation costs
- Late fees, where applicable
- Credit card processing fees, where applicable
- Other approved program-related charges
Financial Information in UDA Connect
UDA Connect is the main place for players and families to review financial information connected to the player’s participation.
Where available, UDA Connect may show:
Players and families are responsible for reviewing their financial information regularly and notifying UDA promptly if anything appears incorrect.
Where available, UDA Connect may show:
- Headline program fee
- Scholarship or adjustment amount
- Adjusted balance
- Deposit status
- Payment schedule
- Upcoming due dates
- Amounts paid
- Outstanding balances
- Overdue invoices
- Important financial notes
Players and families are responsible for reviewing their financial information regularly and notifying UDA promptly if anything appears incorrect.
Program Fee, Scholarship & Deposit Structure
Each player’s financial summary may look different depending on the player’s program, academy, scholarship, account setup, and approved financial arrangements.
Unless otherwise stated in writing, UDA academy fees may follow this general structure:
The specific amount due, payment dates, and installment amounts will be shown in UDA Connect or provided through an official UDA invoice, payment schedule, or written communication.
Unless otherwise stated in writing, UDA academy fees may follow this general structure:
- A deposit may be required to secure the player’s place in the program.
- The deposit is applied toward the player’s total financial obligation.
- A minimum of 40% of the adjusted academy fee is due by September 1.
- If the deposit has already been paid, that deposit counts toward the 40% payment requirement.
- The remaining balance is then paid according to the player’s individual payment schedule.
- Payment schedules may include monthly minimum payments beginning October 1.
- The full balance must be paid no later than April 1, unless otherwise approved in writing by UDA.
- Fees may be paid in full at any time before the final payment deadline.
The specific amount due, payment dates, and installment amounts will be shown in UDA Connect or provided through an official UDA invoice, payment schedule, or written communication.
Payment Schedules
Where a payment plan or payment schedule is provided, payments must be made by the required deadlines.
Players and families are responsible for reviewing payment due dates, balances, minimum payment amounts, and payment instructions through UDA Connect, official invoices, or approved UDA payment communication.
Payment schedules may vary depending on the player’s scholarship amount, program fee, deposit paid, account setup, payment method, or approved payment arrangement.
Players and families are responsible for reviewing payment due dates, balances, minimum payment amounts, and payment instructions through UDA Connect, official invoices, or approved UDA payment communication.
Payment schedules may vary depending on the player’s scholarship amount, program fee, deposit paid, account setup, payment method, or approved payment arrangement.
How Payments Work
UDA Connect will be the main place to understand financial status and payment schedules.
Families may also receive invoice or payment links by email for processing payments.
When an online payment is made, a receipt may be emailed for the family’s records.
Approved payment methods may include:
If a payment is made by credit card, a credit card processing fee may apply to that specific credit card payment.
Families may also receive invoice or payment links by email for processing payments.
When an online payment is made, a receipt may be emailed for the family’s records.
Approved payment methods may include:
- ACH or bank transfer
- Credit card
- Wire transfer
- Other approved payment methods offered by UDA
If a payment is made by credit card, a credit card processing fee may apply to that specific credit card payment.
Deposits
Deposits may be required to secure participation in certain programs, academies, tours, events, or opportunities.
Unless otherwise stated in writing, deposits may be non-refundable.
Deposit terms should be reviewed carefully before payment is submitted.
Unless otherwise stated in writing, deposits may be non-refundable.
Deposit terms should be reviewed carefully before payment is submitted.
Statements, Reminders & Staying Current
Families may receive statements, payment reminders, or automated notifications before or after payment due dates.
These reminders are intended to help families stay organized and avoid missed deadlines.
Players and families are expected to stay current with their agreed payment schedule.
If an account becomes overdue, reminders may be sent and UDA staff may follow up directly.
These reminders are intended to help families stay organized and avoid missed deadlines.
Players and families are expected to stay current with their agreed payment schedule.
If an account becomes overdue, reminders may be sent and UDA staff may follow up directly.
Late or Missed Payments
Late or missed payments may affect a player’s ability to participate in UDA activities.
UDA may take action including, but not limited to:
UDA may take action including, but not limited to:
- Sending payment reminders
- Requesting an updated payment plan
- Following up directly with the player and/or parent/guardian
- Limiting participation in training, matches, tours, events, or other activities
- Placing the player on restricted participation status
- Withholding certain services or opportunities
- Referring the balance for further collection action
- Taking other reasonable steps to address unpaid balances
No Play / Restricted Participation Status
UDA may use a payment status system to help staff and program directors understand whether a player’s account is current, approaching concern, or overdue.
This may include a color-coded status, such as:
If an account remains overdue after reminders have been sent, UDA may place the player on a No Play List or restricted participation list.
Continued overdue balances may affect the player’s ability to participate in training, matches, travel, tours, events, or other academy activities until the account is brought current or UDA approves an alternative payment arrangement in writing.
This may include a color-coded status, such as:
- Green: The player’s account is current.
- Yellow: The player or family has received a payment reminder or notice.
- Red: The player’s account remains overdue and the player may be suspended from training, matches, tours, events, or other UDA activities until the account is brought current or an approved arrangement is in place.
If an account remains overdue after reminders have been sent, UDA may place the player on a No Play List or restricted participation list.
Continued overdue balances may affect the player’s ability to participate in training, matches, travel, tours, events, or other academy activities until the account is brought current or UDA approves an alternative payment arrangement in writing.
Financial Communication
If a player or family is experiencing difficulty meeting a payment deadline, they must contact UDA as soon as possible.
UDA may be able to discuss options, but communication must happen before payments are missed whenever possible.
Any changes to a payment schedule or financial arrangement must be approved by UDA in writing.
UDA may be able to discuss options, but communication must happen before payments are missed whenever possible.
Any changes to a payment schedule or financial arrangement must be approved by UDA in writing.
Refunds & Cancellations
Refunds, cancellations, withdrawals, and changes to participation are subject to the specific terms provided for the program, academy, tour, event, or fee.
Players and families should review all payment terms carefully before committing.
Unless otherwise stated in writing, deposits and certain program-related fees may be non-refundable.
Players and families should review all payment terms carefully before committing.
Unless otherwise stated in writing, deposits and certain program-related fees may be non-refundable.
Accuracy of Financial Information
Players and families are responsible for reviewing their financial information, payment records, invoices, and balances.
If anything appears incorrect, players or families should notify UDA promptly.
If anything appears incorrect, players or families should notify UDA promptly.
Parent/Guardian Responsibility
Where a parent/guardian is financially responsible for the player’s participation, the parent/guardian must review and acknowledge the applicable financial terms through UDA Connect or another approved UDA process.
Player/Parent Acknowledgement
By signing the annual UDA Player Agreements & Consents or Parent/Guardian Annual Agreements & Responsibilities in UDA Connect, I acknowledge that:
- I have read and understand the UDA Financial Responsibility Policy.
- I understand that participation in UDA may involve program fees, deposits, payment schedules, kit or apparel charges, tour or event fees, and other approved program-related costs.
- I understand that payment amounts, due dates, scholarships, deposits, and payment schedules may vary by player, program, academy, tour, event, or written agreement.
- I understand that payments must be made by the required deadlines.
- I understand that late or missed payments may affect participation.
- I understand that continued overdue balances may result in restricted participation, including suspension from training, matches, tours, events, or other UDA activities until the account is brought current or an approved arrangement is in place.
- I agree to communicate promptly with UDA about financial questions, concerns, or payment difficulties.