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 of the 189 programs in Gloucester say they offer financial aid or a scholarship, and 12 schemes are set out below.
Sliding scale
Glen T. MacLeod Cape Ann YMCA / YMCA of the North Shore
Flexible Pricing (income-based YMCA rate)
Income-based membership and program pricing at the Cape Ann YMCA in Gloucester, covering membership, programs, camp and childcare.
- What it covers
- A reduced income-based rate; awards must be approved and current before program, camp or childcare enrollment and cannot be applied retroactively.
- Who is eligible
- Flexible Pricing is available to households with children earning up to $140,000 per year, and households without children earning up to $100,000 per year.
Fee waiver
Gloucester Public Schools Athletics
Gloucester Fishermen Athletics User Fee Waiver / Reduced Rate
Gloucester student-athletes on free or reduced-price school lunch pay a lower athletic user fee instead of the full fee.
- What it covers
- High school fee is $220 full / $150 reduced / $100 free for most sports ($165/$100/$80 for cross-country and track); O'Maley Middle School fees are $75/$50/$40, or $220/$150/$100 for ice hockey.
- Who is eligible
- Families receiving free or reduced-price school lunch complete a Sharing Information with Athletics waiver form so the Food Service Department can confirm the reduced or free user-fee rate.
Financial aid
Cape Ann Art Haven
Cape Ann Art Haven Tuition Assistance
Art Haven gives a full discount on its youth after-school and vacation art programs to Gloucester families with an EBT or WIC card.
- What it covers
- 100% discount on youth after-school and vacation programs.
- Who is eligible
- Families with a Massachusetts EBT (Transitional Assistance) or WIC card qualify for a 100% discount, limited to two family members.
Scholarship
Gloucester Museum School Adventure Camp
Gloucester Museum School Adventure Camp Scholarship
Limited scholarships toward the Gloucester Museum School Adventure Camp's summer camp season.
- Who is eligible
- Limited scholarships for the current camp season; applications must be received no later than June 1st.
Scholarship
Gloucester Schooner Festival Committee / Maritime Gloucester
Russ Smith Scholarship
A scholarship for Cape Ann youth pursuing a maritime career, with individual awards and grants to groups that get local young people on the water.
- What it covers
- Individual scholarships start at $500 and organizational scholarships start at $1,000.
- Who is eligible
- Given to Cape Ann youth; applicants upload a letter explaining their need and outlining plans for a future career in maritime fields or service, with preference for those continuing at maritime academies or institutions.
Financial aid
Gloucester Music Works
Gloucester Music Works Financial Aid
Free music lessons and a free loaner instrument for EBT/WIC families, and a 50% tuition discount for other families with financial constraints.
- Who is eligible
- We offer free lessons to students whose families have an EBT or WIC card. These students are also eligible for a free loaner instrument. ... Families with financial constraints who do not have an EBT/WIC card may qualify for a 50% discount.
Financial aid
Gloucester Stage Company
Gloucester Stage Summer Camp Tuition Assistance
Tuition assistance available for the week-long summer theater camp.
- Who is eligible
- Tuition for the week is $375 with tuition assistance available
Scholarship
Annisquam Village Players
AVP Theatrical Arts Scholarship
Annual scholarship (about $750) for young performers ages 8-22, usable toward arts classes, private instruction, or camp/school tuition.
- Who is eligible
- the AVP awards a scholarship each year to students aged 8-22, who have demonstrated a commitment to developing their artistic talent in acting, voice, dance or in theater production, and have participated in at least one AVP production in the previous three years
Scholarship
Cape Ann SUP + Surf
BIPOC Community Surf Scholarship
Two dedicated Tuesday-night youth surf spots (ages 11-14) reserved for BIPOC community members.
- Who is eligible
- We have 2 Tuesday night spaces (11-14 Y/O) dedicated to BIPOC in our community who want to learn how to surf and might not typically have access to these programs.
Financial aid
Fishermen Youth Soccer
Fishermen Youth Soccer Financial Assistance
Financial assistance toward soccer registration for families who need it, arranged with the club.
- Who is eligible
- Fishermen Youth Soccer is commited to making soccer accessable for everyone. If you are in need of financial assistace please follow the steps below.
Scholarship
Fishermen Youth Soccer
FYS College Scholarship
Four $1,000 scholarships each year for Gloucester-area high school graduates attending college.
- Who is eligible
- Each year, FYS awards 4 scholarships to Gloucester area high school graduates that will be attending college. The amount of the award is determined by the board of directors each year. For current graduates, the scholarship amount is $1000.
Scholarship
Cape Ann United
CAU College Scholarships
Four $1,000 scholarships each year for Gloucester-area high school graduates attending college.
- Who is eligible
- Each year, CAU awards 4 scholarships to Gloucester area high school graduates that will be attending college. The amount of the award is determined each year. For current graduates, the scholarship amount is $1000.