Girls in grades K-12 can register for Girl Scouts at any time! Girls in pre-K, who will be starting kindergarten in the fall, can register as early as the summer before they start kindergarten.

Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about Girl Scouts? Check out the answer to the most frequently asked questions below.
GENERAL QUESTIONS
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When can my girl start Girl Scouts?
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What is GSOSW’s tax ID?
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What are Girl Scout Juliettes?
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How do I use Program Credits (Cookie/Nut Credit) to purchase items from the GSOSW shop?
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Will Girl Scouts table or participate in our school or local, family-friendly event (fun run, back-to-school night, school fair, flag ceremony, parade, etc)?
MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION
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Can I register for Girl Scouts by phone/paper?
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Can I get a membership fee refunded?
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How do I and/or my girl join/register for Girl Scouts?
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How do I renew my/my girl’s annual membership?
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How do I purchase a Lifetime Membership?
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Can I use Program Credits (Cookie/Nut Credit) to pay for a girl’s Girl Scout membership renewal?
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Can I use Program Credits (Cookie/Nut Credit) to pay for my adult Girl Scout membership renewal?
PARENTS, GUARDIANS, AND VOLUNTEERS
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I already have a background check with another volunteer organization. Can I submit that report to GSOSW instead?
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How do I request a background check?
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Do I need to upload any documents during the background check process?
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Why is my background check telling me my birthday is wrong?
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Why do I need a membership to volunteer?
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Can parents attend troop meetings?
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How do I reset my My GS account password?
COST AND FINANCIAL AID
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How much does Girl Scout membership cost? Are there troop dues?
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Can adults get financial assistance for membership?
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Is financial assistance available for my girl’s Girl Scout book and uniform?
TROOPS AND GIRL SCOUT PROGRAM
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How do I start a new Girl Scout troop?
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How do I move a girl/adult into a different troop?
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I haven’t heard from a girl’s troop leader yet. What do I do?
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How do I find a new troop for my girl? We just moved!
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What do I do if I can’t find a troop for my girl?
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How do we split off from our current troop and start a new troop?
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Why can’t people find my troop?/How can I find a specific troop?
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What is additional insurance (Supplemental Activity or Event Insurance) and how do I get it?
GIRL SCOUT COOKIE AND FALL PRODUCT PROGRAMS
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Are the expiration dates on Program Credits (Pathway/Adventure Pass/Cookie Credit/Nut Credit) cards extended due to COVID-19?
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What do I do if the product I received is damaged or is bad quality?
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How do I look up the balance of my Program Credits (Cookie/Nut Credit) card?
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Why doesn't the Girl Scout Cookie Program run all year?
PROPERTIES
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Can I reserve a property for a wedding or other event even if I’m not a Girl Scout member?
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How do I reserve a property?
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How do I cancel my property reservation?
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Do I have to rent the whole property or can I just rent part of it?
More Questions?
Please reach out to customer care at answers@girlscoutsosw.org or 800-338-5248, and a GSOSW staff member will be happy to assist you.