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.
4 of the 122 programs in Everett say they offer financial aid or a scholarship, and 8 schemes are set out below.
Financial aid
For Kids Only Afterschool (FKO)
For Kids Only Afterschool Financial Assistance
FKO, which runs before- and after-school programs at Everett schools such as the George Keverian School, helps families cover the cost through scholarships, state child-care vouchers and referrals.
- Who is eligible
- FKO states that families pay for its afterschool programs in many different ways — "scholarships, EEC vouchers, referrals, etc." — and that staff will help families explore options; specific income limits are not published on the page.
Scholarship
Everett Girls' Softball League
Everett Girls' Softball Registration & Equipment Scholarship
The league's own scholarship covers registration fees and equipment for Everett youth softball players.
- Who is eligible
- The league publishes the scholarship in English, Portuguese, Spanish and Haitian Creole and states it is "committed to supporting youth players in our community"; it does not publish income limits or other criteria.
Financial aid
MetroRock Everett
MetroRock Financial Assistance
Two income-based tiers ($50/mo and $75/mo) for youth programs, with qualifiers such as EBT/SNAP or unemployment; applications accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed semimonthly. A separate youth Teams aid program offers 60% or 40% off dues.
- Who is eligible
- "We offer two tiers of financial assistance, outlined below." ... "Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and reviewed semimonthly."
Financial aid
MetroRock Everett
Youth Program Financial Aid
Need-based assistance for youth climbing programs, at two tiers: 60% off monthly youth program dues or 40% off. Families apply through MetroRock's online application.
- Who is eligible
- "We offer two tiers of financial assistance, outlined below. TIER ONE - 60% off the monthly youth program dues Everything in Tier Two plus; We rely on state/federal assistance (e.g. TANF or SNAP) We use SNAP for grocery shopping TIER TWO - 40% off the monthly youth program dues"
Scholarship
Art Lab Everett
Art Lab Scholarships
Scholarships covering class fees for people who cannot otherwise afford to take part in Art Lab's art programs, including the youth workshops.
- Who is eligible
- "We believe everyone should have access to artmaking opportunities, regardless of their ability to pay. Scholarships are available for those who are experiencing financial hardship and would otherwise be unable to participate."
Sliding scale
Art Lab Everett
Card to Culture sliding-scale workshops
Sliding-scale pricing on workshops for families holding EBT, WIC, or ConnectorCare cards, through the Massachusetts Cultural Council's Card to Culture program.
- Who is eligible
- "We offer free public programs that are open to everyone and in addition we offer sliding scale workshops to people with EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cards through the Card to Culture program sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Department of Transitional Assistance."
Fee waiver
On Pointe Dance Academy
Boys Dance Too (tuition-free)
A free recreational dance program for boys at On Pointe's Everett studio.
- Who is eligible
- "OPDA offers a tuition-free, recreational boys dance too program."
Sibling discount
Champions Dance Sport Club
Family (sibling) dance discount
10% off group dance class tuition for a second child at the Everett studio.
- Who is eligible
- "Family discount for group classes: 10% off for second child"