Does my group qualify?

To qualify, the group must meet the following requirements:

1. Eligibility (Must meet one or more of these criteria) 

a. State accreditation 
b. Educational tax-exemption
c. Recognized as an education provider; i.e., contract education 

 2. Purpose of the visit must be EDUCATIONAL
 
3. Purpose of the visit must be RELEVANT TO PARK RESOURCES

Scout troops and Elder Hostels DO NOT QUALIFY for educational fee waivers.

The Application Process

Educational fee waivers apply to teachers and chaparones accompanying qualified school groups.  We do not require elementary classes from local schools that participate in the Student Exploration Program to apply for formal (written) fee waivers.  All others must follow the instructions below to request a fee waiver:

To request an Educational Fee Waiver, please send a letter on school letterhead to:

Superintendent
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
1100 Ruins Dr.
Coolidge, AZ 85228

REMEMBER: The letter should include the purpose of your visit, how it relates to the park and how your group meets the eligibility requirements.

If you need additional information please contact:

email: CAGR Superintendent
phone: 520-723-3172