Financial aid & scholarships in Arlington

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.

Scholarship Arlington Recreation Department

Arlington Recreation Scholarship Program

CDBG-funded scholarships that discount program fees and Reservoir Beach passes for low- to moderate-income Arlington residents.

What it covers: "Generally you will receive a 50-75% discount on the program."
Who is eligible: "Through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fund, the Recreation Department provides scholarships to Arlington residents. Program fees and Reservoir Beach passes are discounted for approved applicants. The scholarship cannot be applied to the After School or Preschool program. To ensure that we can meet the needs of many families, we allow scholarships to be applied to one program, per season, per child." Applicants submit one completed application per person plus proof of financial need (first page of taxes or a letter of housing assistance from the Arlington Housing Authority), and must have a household account; applications go to the Recreation Supervisor several weeks before a program starts.

Eligibility & application

Scholarship Arlington Boys & Girls Club

Arlington Boys & Girls Club Scholarship Program

The Club's scholarship that reduces membership and program fees (summer programs, after-school, vacation weeks and more) for families with financial need.

Who is eligible: "Scholarships are available to families who demonstrate financial need. Awards are based on a sliding scale... We require proof of income for all adults financially responsible for the child/children." Supporting documentation may include a prior-year tax return, a copy of a current assisted housing lease, or a copy of a current SNAP verification letter; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with decisions in 7 to 10 business days and must be renewed annually.

Eligibility & application

Sliding scale Arlington Community Education

Arlington Community Education Tuition Assistance

Sliding-scale tuition assistance for most Community Education classes and vacation/summer programs for Arlington residents.

Who is eligible: "Arlington Community Education offers tuition assistance to qualifying Arlington residents for most classes. Tuition is offered on a sliding scale based on recommendations from the Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) from the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)." Youth: Arlington youth residents (K-12) are eligible for one class per term during the school year, full days during February and April VacationFun, and up to two full weeks of SummerFun; "Tuition is waived for APS students in the 75% discount bracket."

Eligibility & application

Financial aid Arlington Soccer Club

Arlington Soccer Club Financial Assistance

The club's offer to help families who cannot cover the season registration fee.

Who is eligible: On the club's fees page: "If you require financial assistance, please contact the Registrar."

Eligibility & application

Scholarship Arlington Youth Lacrosse

Arlington Youth Lacrosse Scholarships

Scholarship help from the league for families who cannot pay the registration and Mass Youth Lacrosse membership fees.

Who is eligible: "Scholarships are available. Contact the AYL Board at arlingtonmayouthlacrosse@gmail.com." (A $45 Mass Youth Lacrosse membership fee applies to participation.)

Eligibility & application

Scholarship Arlington Center for the Arts

Arlington Center for the Arts Shaira Ali Scholarship Fund

Need-based scholarships of 50% or 100% off class and camp tuition; EBT, WIC and ConnectorCare card holders automatically qualify, as do households below 65% of the Massachusetts median income.

Who is eligible: "ACA offers need-based financial assistance for program participants of all ages. Eligible students and exhibiting artists... may receive scholarships of 50% or 100% off the price of a class or camp tuition... EBT, WIC and Connector Care card holders automatically qualify for tuition assistance from ACA as funds allow."

Eligibility & application

Scholarship Arlington Children's Theatre

Arlington Children's Theatre Scholarship & Financial Aid

A scholarship and financial-aid program to keep ACT's theatre classes and productions open to local children regardless of economic status, plus the Stephanie Martin Scholarship for graduating seniors.

Who is eligible: "ACT’s goal is to provide all local children in our community, regardless of economic status, theater education and performance opportunities... We rely on the generosity of our donors to help fund our scholarship and financial aid program to ensure ACT's programming is available to all."

Eligibility & application

Financial aid Arlington Recreation

Arlington Recreation Scholarship Fund

Arlington Recreation's published policy is that no interested participant is turned away for inability to pay, supported by a scholarship fund.

Who is eligible: "Arlington Recreation’s goal is never to turn away an interested participant due to economic hardship."

Eligibility & application

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