Financial aid & scholarships in Framingham

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.

Financial aid MetroWest YMCA (Framingham Branch)

MetroWest YMCA ASSIST Financial Assistance

Sliding-scale assistance that reduces the cost of Y facility memberships, childcare, youth sports and other programs, applied for at the Framingham Branch.

Who is eligible: The Y offers "sliding scale fees designed to fit various financial situations through our ASSIST program" and "will provide partial financial assistance to those who can demonstrate their inability to pay the full fee." Eligibility is judged on household income; "Applicants who qualify for government subsidy assistance must use that in lieu of Y assistance," and completed applications are brought to the Framingham Branch.

Eligibility & application

Financial aid Framingham Parks & Recreation Department

Framingham Parks & Recreation Financial Aid

Financial aid toward any Parks & Recreation Department-sponsored program for Framingham families who cannot pay the full fee.

What it covers: "Requests are limited to up to 50% reduction of one program per child each season, or additional at the discretion of the Superintendent of Recreation. A maximum of $100 per child, per calendar year will be considered." Payment plans are also available.
Who is eligible: "Applicant must be a resident of the City of Framingham and/or attend a Framingham public or private school if application is for a student. Applicants must meet the criteria set forth in the housing incomes," with HUD Median Family Income Limits used as a guideline; the application must be submitted before full payment and at least two weeks before the program starts, and online registration cannot be used when requesting aid.

Eligibility & application

Scholarship Framingham Public Schools – Department of Expanded Learning Time

Framingham Public Schools Expanded Learning Scholarships & Vouchers

Scholarships toward the district's expanded-learning programs (before- and after-school and enrichment), plus acceptance of state child-care vouchers.

Who is eligible: "Families with financial need may request scholarship funds during the registration process. Scholarship requests are reviewed and applied automatically when a child's contract is accepted. Families may be asked to provide documentation including proof of income and family size in order to determine scholarship awards." The district also accepts vouchers issued by Child Care Resources (Seven Hills Foundation), though not for summer programming.

Eligibility & application

Financial aid Framingham Parks & Recreation

Financial Assistance Information & Application

Fee reduction for any Parks & Recreation sponsored program, available to Framingham residents regardless of financial status. Requests are limited to up to 50% reduction of one program per child each season, with a maximum of $100 per child per calendar year.

Who is eligible: "The Framingham Parks & Recreation Department has a commitment to providing leisure opportunities to all residents of Framingham regardless of financial status. Financial assistance is available for any Parks & Recreation Department sponsored program."

Eligibility & application

Scholarship Danforth Art School (Framingham State University)

Samantha Amy Michaud Memorial Scholarship

Covers the full cost of one requested art class (children, teens or adults) based primarily on financial need. Open to residents of Framingham and surrounding communities, with preference for ages 13-19; one scholarship per student per year.

Who is eligible: "Residents in Framingham as well as surrounding communities are all eligible for scholarships" ... "Awards will be based primarily on financial need"

Eligibility & application

College scholarship Framingham United Soccer Club

FUSC College Scholarships

Annual scholarships for graduating high school seniors who were players or referee members of FUSC and who will attend an accredited two- or four-year college. Awards are made in memory of six long-serving club members.

Who is eligible: "The Framingham United Soccer Club and the Framingham United Boosters Club annually offers scholarships to graduating high school seniors who have been players or referee members of FUSC and who will be attending an accredited two or four year college after graduation."

Eligibility & application

College scholarship Framingham Baseball

FBL Scholarship

Scholarships for former Framingham Baseball players who are in their last year of high school and going on to a two- or four-year college. Applications are made through the applicant's high school guidance office.

Who is eligible: "Framingham Baseball will present scholarships to former players who are in their last year of high school and attending a 2 or 4 year college."

Eligibility & application

College scholarship Framingham Youth Hockey

FYHP Scholarship

Scholarship awards for graduating high school seniors who were active members of Framingham Youth Hockey for at least three years and are continuing to college, trade school or prep school. Applications and letters of recommendation are due by May 1.

Who is eligible: "Awards will be granted to students graduating from high school this year who have been an active participant of the Framingham Youth Hockey for a minimum of three years (the years need not be consecutive) and are in good financial standing with the program."

Eligibility & application

Sibling discount Framingham Youth Hockey

Multi Child Tuition Discount

Tuition discount for families registering more than one child in Framingham Youth Hockey.

Who is eligible: "If your family has 2 children in the program, you'll receive a $50 discount on the lower-priced tuition. If your family has 3 or more children in the program, you'll receive an additional $100 discount for the 3rd child (and for each child after that)."

Eligibility & application

College scholarship Framingham Youth Lacrosse

Senior Scholarship Awards (Jared Cotton & Natalie Ayotte)

Up to four scholarships each year (two boys, two girls) for graduating high school seniors who will attend an accredited two- or four-year college. Award amount is influenced by the applicant's volunteer involvement.

Who is eligible: "To be eligible, students must have participated in FYL as a player & volunteered for at least 2 seasons."

Eligibility & application

Scholarship Framingham Public Schools

Samar Dogar Memorial Scholarship

A full scholarship to the Out-of-School-Time program for one student at each Framingham elementary school each year, honoring a former OST leader. Applications are accepted before August 1.

Who is eligible: "In honor of her memory, every year, one student from each elementary school will receive a full scholarship in honor of Samar. Each year the scholarship applications can be submitted before August 1st."

Eligibility & application

College scholarship Framingham Youth Softball

Jeremiah Jefferson Memorial Scholarship

Awarded each year to a graduating senior who has been part of the Framingham Youth Softball community. Applicants must submit an application, a transcript, a letter of recommendation and a short essay.

Who is eligible: "Each year, Framingham Youth Softball will award the Jeremiah Jefferson Memorial Scholarship to a graduating senior who has been part of the FYS community" ... "Have participated in Framingham Youth Softball"

Eligibility & application

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