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.
8 schemes serve Fall River families.
Financial aid
YMCA Southcoast – Fall River YMCA
YMCA Southcoast Membership For All (YCares)
The Y's income-based assistance program, funded by its Annual Campaign and the United Way, that reduces membership and program fees at the Fall River YMCA.
- What it covers
- The amount is set individually on a sliding fee scale; the Y states a decision letter is sent within one week of receiving the application.
- Who is eligible
- "At YMCA Southcoast, we welcome everyone's involvement by providing assistance through our Membership for All Program." Awards are "based on a sliding fee scale" decided by the branch Membership Director from the family's financial information; the page's stated policy is "No one will be turned away due to their inability to pay for Y programs, camps or memberships," and applications are returned to the local branch, including Fall River.
Scholarship
City of Fall River Mayor's Office (administered by the Boys & Girls Club of Fall River)
For Youth Initiative Scholarship
A city scholarship that pays for Fall River youth to take part in extracurricular activities run by approved local providers.
- Who is eligible
- The youth must be a resident of Fall River, and the guardian must certify that household income does not exceed $150,000; families apply directly to an eligible vendor/program and "will be required to fill out applications with supporting documents that establish proof of residency."
Scholarship
Boys & Girls Club of Fall River
Camp Welch Campership
The Club funds camperships so Fall River youth who could not otherwise afford it can attend Camp Welch, its 165-acre summer camp for ages 5-12.
- Who is eligible
- The Club describes Campership Donations as a way "to provide a youth with opportunity to attend Camp Welch during the summer vacation months who may otherwise not have access to the experience"; it does not publish application criteria for families on the page.
Fee waiver
Watuppa Rowing Center
Free youth rowing
Watuppa Rowing Center in Fall River offers free rowing programs for youth aged 12 and up year-round.
- Who is eligible
- "WRC offers free rowing programs for youth aged 12 and up in the Greater Fall River Area, year-round."
College scholarship
Little Theatre of Fall River
Little Theatre scholarships
The Little Theatre of Fall River offers two scholarships, the $1,500 Little Theatre Performing Arts Scholarship and the $1,000 Little Theatre Scholarship, to graduating high school seniors and current college or graduate students.
- Who is eligible
- "High school seniors pursuing a two or four year degree College students pursuing a two or four year degree College students pursuing an advanced degree"
College scholarship
Fall River Scholarship Foundation
Fall River Scholarship Foundation awards
Need-based college scholarships for graduating seniors and current college students; families download the spring application and mail it in by the April 1 deadline.
- Who is eligible
- "Scholarships are available to all deserving students in any of their four years of higher education."
College scholarship
CSF of Fall River Dollars for Scholars, Inc.
CSF of Fall River Dollars for Scholars scholarships
Local Dollars for Scholars chapter awarding $3,000 scholarships to graduating Fall River seniors; students create a profile on the chapter site to apply.
- Who is eligible
- "$3,000 Scholarships for Graduating High School Seniors - Must be Fall River residents."
Scholarship
Star Kids Scholarship Program
Star Kids Scholarship Program (Newport/Fall River)
Tuition aid plus after-school and summer-program fees, uniforms, tutoring and mentoring for low-income Fall River children; families apply through the program's application page.
- Who is eligible
- "Children in grades K-12, whose parents have had a history of substance abuse and/or incarceration, and demonstrate financial need, are eligible for the Star Kids Scholarship Program"