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.
6 of the 259 programs in Belmont say they offer financial aid or a scholarship, and 16 schemes are set out below.
Fee waiver
Belmont Public Schools
Belmont Public Schools Fee Waiver
A single district fee-waiver application that can waive or reduce busing, athletics, and BHS visual/performing-arts and activity fees.
- What it covers
- Waivers run 50% or $0: busing $500 full / $250 reduced / $0 free; athletics 1st season $485 / $242.50 / $0, 2nd season $335 / $167.50 / $0, 3rd season $185 / $92.50 / $0; BHS music and theater after-school activities $600 / $300 / $0.
- Who is eligible
- Fee waivers will be granted based on the household size and income limits. Fees may also be waived, in part or in whole, if a family is experiencing exigent circumstances such as an unforeseen medical problem, a change in family status, a change in employment for one or both parents, or other emergencies. One waiver application form covers all departments and applications are reviewed confidentially.
Financial aid
BASEC (Belmont After School Enrichment Collaborative)
BASEC Tuition Assistance
BASEC gives tuition waivers toward its before/after-school and summer programs for families who qualify, and accepts state child-care vouchers.
- What it covers
- Tuition waivers applied to monthly payments; a 20% reduction in annual tuition for families between 50% and 70% of state median income.
- Who is eligible
- Gross annual income at or below 50% of the state median income ($54,444 for a family of 2, adjusted for larger family size) qualifies; families earning 50-70% of the state median income (up to $76,222 for a family of 2) can request a tuition waiver reducing annual tuition by 20%. Also considered: receiving free or reduced-price school lunch, SNAP, TAFDC, WIC or another public subsidy, and circumstances such as serious illness or job loss. Applicants submit a 2025 IRS Form 1040 and two recent pay stubs; the deadline is June 30, 2026.
Financial aid
Powers Music School
Powers Music School Financial Aid
Need-based financial aid for private lessons and summer day programs. Applications open April 15; first-round decisions for continuing students start June 1, then rolling until funds run out. Contact office@powersmusic.org.
- Who is eligible
- "Financial aid is available for students who can document financial need." ... "Aid is awarded for private lessons and summer day programs."
Financial aid
Belmont Extended Day Program (BEDP)
BEDP Financial Aid
Limited need-based financial aid / tuition waivers from BEDP; families must first apply for a state childcare voucher, and BEDP may give transitional aid while a voucher is pending. Must reapply each year.
- Who is eligible
- "A limited amount of financial aid is available through BEDP each year." ... "Families that are income eligible must apply for a state voucher" ... "applying to BEDP for a full or partial tuition waiver."
Voucher
Belmont Extended Day Program (BEDP)
BEDP State Child Care Vouchers
BEDP accepts Massachusetts state childcare vouchers (contracted through Community Care for Kids); the voucher must be assigned to BEDP before the child starts.
- Who is eligible
- "BEDP accepts state vouchers for childcare." ... "You must be income eligible to receive a voucher."
Voucher
BASEC (Belmont After School Enrichment Collaborative)
BASEC State Tuition Vouchers
Massachusetts EEC childcare vouchers for before/after school and vacation camp, administered locally by Community Care for Kids; BASEC requires no tuition deposit for voucher families.
- Who is eligible
- "provides subsidies for out-of-school time tuition costs for qualified families" ... "we make initiating a voucher application a required step in applying to BASEC Tuition Assistance."
Fee waiver
Belmont Youth Baseball & Softball (BYBS)
Belmont Youth Baseball & Softball Fee Waiver
Fee waiver for Belmont Youth Baseball programs (not travel teams) for Belmont residents who are granted a free/reduced-price lunch waiver by the Belmont School Department; requests go to the BYB President or Treasurer.
- Who is eligible
- "To be eligible for a Belmont Youth Baseball “BYB” Program fee waiver, a family must be a resident of Belmont and be granted a free and/or reduced-price lunch waiver from the Belmont School Department."
Fee waiver
Belmont Soccer Association (BSA)
Belmont Soccer Association Fee Waiver
A fee waiver request is offered during Belmont Soccer registration; a note at the end of the registration flow explains how to submit it.
- Who is eligible
- "You will see a note at the end of registration that walks you through submitting a fee waiver request."
Financial aid
Arlington-Belmont Crew
Arlington-Belmont Crew Financial Aid
Need-based financial aid toward season costs, from partial to full; applications are reviewed confidentially by a Scholarship Committee (no coaches).
- Who is eligible
- "making rowing accessible to student-athletes from all backgrounds, regardless of financial means"
Financial aid
Belmont Day School
Belmont Day School Financial Assistance
Need-based assistance (awards range from 3% to 99% of tuition), and the same percentage discount applies to the After School Program, after-school enrichment classes, bus transportation, and summer camp.
- Who is eligible
- "Financial assistance is based on your family’s full financial picture, not just income." ... "Financial assistance is also available for Belmont Day Summer Camp; details are shared during summer registration."
Scholarship
Belmont Cooperative Nursery School
Belmont Cooperative Nursery School Scholarships
Income-based scholarships reducing tuition 15% to 30% depending on eligibility and availability, plus a Financial Hardship Appeal for unexpected circumstances.
- Who is eligible
- "Scholarships are offered based on family income relative to state median income." ... "Discounts range from 15%–30%, depending on eligibility and availability."
Sliding scale
Montessori Escuela
Montessori Escuela Flexible Fee Structure
A flexible, income-sensitive tuition grid so families are not turned away for inability to pay full cost; the detailed tuition grid is shared during a family visit.
- Who is eligible
- "a flexible fee structure is offered for folks, which takes into account people’s differing financial circumstances"
Sibling discount
Erebuni Armenian School
Erebuni Armenian School Family Discount
10% discount on total tuition for families enrolling three or more children, applied automatically at registration.
- Who is eligible
- "Your family receives a 10% discount on total tuition, applied automatically at registration."
Sibling discount
Attacca School of Music
Attacca School of Music Sibling Discount
Sibling discount on Fall/Spring semester tuition: $50 for two students, $100 for three, $150 for four or more.
- Who is eligible
- "Two students = $50 discount"
Sibling discount
Music Together on the Charles
Music Together on the Charles Sibling Rate
Reduced sibling rate in the same class ($140); infant siblings under 8 months attend Mixed-Age classes free. The page also offers a 10% multi-class discount and $20 discount codes for military (SERVE), educators (TEACH), and nurses/first responders (CARE).
- Who is eligible
- "Sibling in the same class: $140"
Sliding scale
Mass Audubon (Habitat sanctuary, Belmont)
Mass Audubon Nature Camp Sliding Scale
Income-based sliding scale for Mass Audubon day camps: families pick a tuition tier from a chart by gross family income and household size. Tiers 1-3 must upload income verification; tiers 4-5 are exempt.
- Who is eligible
- "Relevant gross family income includes the income of the parent(s) or caregiver(s) living with the child" ... "When you register: select the price that fits your family’s income tier."