Fee waivers, sliding scales and scholarships published by the
organizations that run these programs — each with who is eligible and the page
that decides it. Nothing here is estimated from a family's income, and a program with
no aid published simply does not appear. A few are awards toward college rather than
help with a program fee; those are labelled College scholarship.
9 schemes serve Amesbury families.
Scholarship
Amesbury Public Schools
Amesbury Public Schools Scholarship (Transportation, Athletics, Co-Curricular)
The district waives its bus, athletics and co-curricular fees for students whose household income falls within its published limits.
- What it covers
- Covers the full fee: transportation $250/rider with a $500 family cap, athletics $350 per student per season with a $1,000 family cap, co-curricular activities $50 per student per year.
- Who is eligible
- If your household income falls within the district's published maximum income chart (for example, $61,050 annual for a household of 4, with monthly and weekly equivalents), the child may participate in the fee-based transportation, athletics and co-curricular programs at no cost. The application must be returned with documentation: the prior year's 1040 federal tax return plus, where applicable, TANF, SSI/disability, unemployment or DCF custody documents.
Sliding scale
YMCA of the North Shore (serves Amesbury, including the YMCA Early Learning Center of Amesbury)
YMCA of the North Shore Flexible Pricing
Income-based membership and program rates at the Y that serves the North Shore, including its Amesbury early learning center.
- What it covers
- Income-based rates; Flexible Pricing must be approved and up to date before program, camp or childcare enrollment and cannot be applied retroactively.
- Who is eligible
- Flexible Pricing is available for households with children earning up to $140,000 per year, and households without children earning up to $100,000 per year.
Scholarship
The Center: Art + Community
The Center Scholarship Application
The Center offers scholarships toward the cost of its youth art classes and workshops. Families apply through an online scholarship form linked from the youth classes page.
- Who is eligible
- "Need assitance? Apply for a Scholarship HERE" ... "To be considered for a scholarship, please complete the application below"
Fee waiver
Amesbury High School Athletics (Red Hawks)
Athletic User-Fee Relief (Free / Reduced Lunch)
Students on free school lunch receive full relief from the $350-per-sport athletics user fee; students on reduced lunch pay $100 per sport. Fees are collected online through FamilyID/UniPayGold before participation.
- Who is eligible
- "Students with the Free Lunch designation will be provided with full relief for athletics. Students with the Reduced Lunch designation will pay a reduced fee of $100 for athletics."
Financial aid
Amesbury High School Athletics (Red Hawks)
Athletic Scholarship Form (all other families) and $1,000 Family Cap
Families not on free or reduced lunch can request athletics fee assistance with a Scholarship Form reviewed by the Director of Finance and Operations; there is also a $1,000 family user-fee cap per school year.
- Who is eligible
- "For all other families that require assistance, please fill out the Scholarship Form (also available within the athletic section of the AHS website under the “Athletic Handbooks and Forms” link. This form should be submitted at least three weeks prior to the beginning of a season to the Director of Finance and Operations."
Sibling discount
Triton Amesbury Junior Maples
Sibling discount for Learn to Skate / Learn to Play
Siblings who register for the Learn to Skate / Learn to Play session get $50 off using the code 'Sibling'. The base cost for the session is $150 per player.
- Who is eligible
- "Siblings will receive a $50 discount. Please enter the discount code "Sibling" when registering the second or third child."
Scholarship
Lowell's Boat Shop
Youth Program Scholarship
Need-based scholarships toward youth programs and camp, awarded as funding allows and possibly limited to one week per child. Families apply by emailing the contact listed on the youth programs page.
- Who is eligible
- "Lowell’s Boat Shop is committed to providing quality programming for youth regardless of financial circumstances. If our fees are a significant hardship, we are happy to do what we can to help. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need and funding availability; assistance may be limited to one week per child to provide opportunities for as many children as possible."
Scholarship
Zach Field Drums & Music
ZFDM Music Foundation Scholarship
The studio's nonprofit foundation awards scholarships to young musicians, with an online application that asks applicants to describe their financial need/hardship. Linked from the studio's FAQ & Pricing page; the studio has an Amesbury location.
- Who is eligible
- "ZFDM Music Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supporting young musicians."
Fee waiver
JumpStart Youth Connection
Tuition-free summer camp
JumpStart runs a five-week tuition-free summer camp for about 20 area children, most of whom could not otherwise afford camp. Enrollment is through the program's forms.
- Who is eligible
- "The tuition free camp provides 20 area children (most of whom could not afford a camp) with this opportunity. For five weeks. Kids in need have a fun place to go with supportive adults providing educational, physical fitness and social assistance. Campers need to be 7 or turning 7 years of age during the summer in order to participate."