Financial aid & scholarships in Fitchburg

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.

2 of the 114 programs in Fitchburg say they offer financial aid or a scholarship, and 7 schemes are set out below.

Sliding scale YMCA of Central Massachusetts — Montachusett Community Branch

Y-Access Pricing / Financial Assistance

An income-based sliding scale for monthly YMCA membership dues at the Montachusett Community Branch YMCA in Fitchburg, set by household income and household size.

Who is eligible: Open to 'every person and family'; dues are read from a published household-income chart and 'documentation of household income is required for Y Access Pricing.'

Eligibility & application

Financial aid Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster

Summer Blast financial assistance

Income-based financial assistance toward the Club's Summer Blast day camp, awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

Who is eligible: 'Financial assistance is awarded based on household income and requires 4 weeks of registration in our summer blast program.'

Eligibility & application

College scholarship Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts

Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts scholarships

More than 40 donor-funded scholarship funds for students in the North Central Massachusetts region, several designated for Fitchburg High School graduates.

Who is eligible: For students in the North Central Massachusetts region, each fund with selection criteria set by its donor; e.g. the Dr. Frank Healey Chemistry/STEM Scholarship Fund is 'for Graduating Fitchburg H.S. Seniors pursuing Chemistry/STEM college major.'

Eligibility & application

Scholarship Eddy's Music Company

Eddy's Music / Fitchburg Cultural Alliance Music Scholarship

Scholarship fund helping area youth with the cost of music lessons, classes and workshops; awarded by a committee based on family financial need, student interest, dedication and potential.

Who is eligible: The Fitchburg Cultural Alliance and Eddy's Music, 18 Mill St., Fitchburg have partnered to bring free or low cost music lessons to area youth. Our belief is 'no child will be denied the opportunity to learn an instrument'. ... Students of all ages are encouraged to apply to the fund for help with lessons, classes or workshops sponsored by our store. Scholarships will be awarded by a committee on a range of criteria including family financial need, student interest, dedication, and potential as determined by an interview/audition.

Eligibility & application

Fee waiver Fitchburg Public Schools Athletics

Fitchburg High School athletic fee waiver

The district charges a per-season athletic fee but will waive it for any player whose family asks; the request must be made in writing to the Athletic Director.

Who is eligible: "No one will be denied an opportunity to participate due to personal financial constraints."

Eligibility & application

College scholarship FMC Ice Sports (Wallace Civic Center, Fitchburg)

FMC Skaters Scholarship

An education scholarship for graduating high-school seniors who play hockey or figure-skate at FMC rinks, applied for online with a transcript, resume and skating history.

Who is eligible: "All applicants must be New England residents and skate at FMC arenas."

Eligibility & application

Voucher Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care

Child Care Financial Assistance (CCFA)

State subsidy that pays a child-care or out-of-school-time provider directly for income-eligible families; apply online through the MyChildCareMA portal.

Who is eligible: "CCFA eligibility is based on who is in your family, income, and certain expenses."

Eligibility & application

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