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.
13 schemes serve Brockton families.
Sliding scale
Old Colony YMCA
Membership For All (Brockton Branch financial aid)
Old Colony YMCA's income-based pricing for membership at its Brockton Branch, set on a sliding scale so members pay a level that fits their household income.
- Who is eligible
- Membership For All is an income-based pricing structure for YMCA membership; we offer financial assistance based on a sliding scale allowing people to become a member in the price level that fits their income. Speak to a Member Service Representative at the branch.
College scholarship
Old Colony YMCA
Old Colony YMCA scholarships
Annual scholarships awarded by the Old Colony YMCA to graduating students across its service area, including a scholarship reserved for a Brockton High School graduate.
- What it covers
- Old Colony YMCA awards more than $25,000 in scholarships each spring.
- Who is eligible
- The Pat J. Piscitelli Scholarship is for a graduating student from Brockton High School with YMCA affiliation; other scholarships serve graduating seniors in the Old Colony YMCA service area. Interested students must use the online Scholarship Application Form and complete a written essay.
Fee waiver
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South (Brockton Clubhouse)
Free youth membership
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South offers free Club membership to youth at its Brockton Clubhouse, covering after-school and out-of-school programming.
- Who is eligible
- Free memberships are offered to all youth ages 5-18 (the 'Free to Be' membership initiative, supported by SCU Credit Union).
College scholarship
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South (Brockton Clubhouse)
Club Scholarships
Several annual scholarships that the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South awards to current Club members, alumni, and staff toward post-secondary study.
- Who is eligible
- Open to current Club members and Clubs alumni (and staff for some awards). Applications are released in the fall and scholarships are awarded toward post-secondary studies.
College scholarship
The Pilgrim Foundation
Pilgrim Foundation Scholarship Program
A long-running scholarship program that awards high school and college scholarships to Brockton residents pursuing higher education.
- What it covers
- The program has helped more than 3,000 students and awarded over two million dollars in academic scholarships since 1960.
- Who is eligible
- Must be a Brockton resident, submit a complete application package, have a GPA of 3.0 or above, have family income of $150,000 or less, and be involved in community and/or school activities.
Sliding scale
Old Colony YMCA - Brockton Branch
Membership For All
Income-based sliding-scale pricing for YMCA membership, with each branch setting its own fee structure; ask a Member Service Representative for details.
- Who is eligible
- "In an effort to meet our mission we have developed Membership For All, an innovative, income-based pricing structure for membership to the YMCA." "Each branch of the Old Colony YMCA has its own fee structure."
Fee waiver
Boxing4Brockton
Free boxing gym membership for Brockton high school students
Funded gym memberships giving Brockton high school students free access to Cappiello Boxing Gym for training, equipment and mentorship; the organization runs the fundraiser that pays for them.
- Who is eligible
- "The goal is simple, give high school students in Brockton free access to the boxing gym so they have a safe, structured environment to grow."
Fee waiver
STEM For All Brockton
Free STEM classes for low-income Brockton youth
Free science, technology, engineering and math courses for Brockton students ages 7 to 19 from low-income families, signed up through the organization's website.
- Who is eligible
- "STEM For All Brockton's mission is to provide free STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education to students ages 7-19 from low-income families in the Brockton community."
Financial aid
Brockton Junior Boxers
Brockton Junior Boxers financial hardship assistance
Help with football and cheer registration fees for families who cannot afford them, arranged confidentially by contacting any board member at registration.
- Who is eligible
- "If you are facing financial difficulty, please do not hesitate to reach out to any one of our board members"
Voucher
Every Kid Sports (accepted by N Zone Sports Metro Boston)
Every Kid Sports Pass youth sports grant
A youth sports grant of up to $150 per season toward registration fees, accepted by N Zone Sports Metro Boston for Brockton families on SNAP, WIC or Medicaid; apply through the Every Kid Sports site.
- Who is eligible
- "kids between the ages of 4-18 who currently receive SNAP, WIC, or Medicaid are eligible to receive up to $150 per season towards registration fees"
Sibling discount
The Gold School
The Gold School family tuition discount
A dance-tuition discount at this Brockton studio of 10% for a second child and 15% for a third child in the same family.
- Who is eligible
- "10% discount for 2nd sibling. 15% discount for 3rd sibling."
Voucher
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South (Brockton Clubhouse)
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South child-care voucher acceptance
The club's licensed school-age child care in Brockton accepts Massachusetts state child-care vouchers to cover fees for income-eligible families, with PACE Child Care Works handling the paperwork.
- Who is eligible
- "We accept State Vouchers. Contact us or PACE Child Care Works regarding state assistance and financial aid."
Scholarship
The DJ Henry Dream Fund
DJ Henry Dream Fund community scholarship
Community-based scholarships toward youth sports, arts, fitness and summer-camp fees for Massachusetts children who demonstrate financial need, applied for on the fund's online form (a new window opens on the 1st of each month).
- Who is eligible
- "The vision of the DJ Henry Dream Fund is to share DJ's love of sports by providing community-based scholarships to Massachusetts children between the ages of 5 to 18."