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.
1 of the 211 program in Haverhill say they offer financial aid or a scholarship, and 11 schemes are set out below.
Financial aid
Haverhill Recreation Department
Haverhill Recreation Financial Assistance for Activity
Income-based assistance toward Haverhill Recreation activity and summer-program registration fees.
- What it covers
- The form asks the family to state an 'Amount of Assistance' requested; the department notes the applicant may not receive the exact amount requested.
- Who is eligible
- Awarded by household size and income, using published Very Low, Low and Low/Moderate income bands (for example, a household of 4 earning up to $42,400 is Very Low, up to $70,650 Low, and up to $104,200 Low/Moderate).
Sliding scale
Haverhill YMCA / YMCA of the North Shore
Flexible Pricing (income-based YMCA rate)
Income-based membership and program pricing at the Haverhill YMCA, 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.
Financial aid
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill financial aid
The Club states that financial aid is available for its fee-based programs, on inquiry at the club front desk.
Fee waiver
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill
High School Membership Fee Waiver
After-school membership is free for high school students, while younger members pay the annual Clubhouse fee.
- What it covers
- The $250/year Clubhouse membership fee for grades 1-8 is waived for high school students.
- Who is eligible
- High school students.
Scholarship
Haverhill Youth Soccer
Neal Harvey & Jordan Rankin Memorial Scholarships
Two $500 scholarships awarded to graduating seniors who played, coached or refereed at least three years for Haverhill Youth Soccer; application requires a form, proof of college acceptance, an essay and a recommendation letter, due April 1.
- Who is eligible
- Haverhill Youth Soccer is pleased to offer two scholarships, in the amount of $500 each, to graduating seniors. These scholarships are intended for students who participated in Haverhill Youth Soccer as a player, coach or referee. ... Applicants must complete their high school education in the year of the application. ... must be received by April 1st and should be emailed to Justin Walters at jwalters@haverhillyouthsoccer.org.
Financial aid
Haverhill Travel Basketball
Haverhill Travel Basketball Financial Aid
Financial aid toward the travel-season fee; families submit a financial-aid application and qualifying families receive discount codes. Applications due September 30, decisions sent October 10.
- Who is eligible
- Financial Aid decisions will be sent to families, with discount codes provided to those who qualify.
Sibling discount
Haverhill Travel Basketball
Haverhill Travel Basketball Sibling Discount
Family discount of $125 per child after the first registered child; a $150 payment plan is available at sign-up.
- Who is eligible
- Sibling discount: $125 per child after the first
Voucher
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill
Boys & Girls Kids Club (Walnut Square) EEC Voucher Acceptance
The Boys & Girls Kids Club at Walnut Square (any HPS K-3 student) charges $25/day and accepts EEC child-care vouchers; registration is in person.
- Who is eligible
- Boys & Girls Kids Club (Any HPS K-3 student) Walnut Square 3:00 - 6:00pm $25 per day, EEC vouchers accepted
Financial aid
Urban Bridges (ACAT)
Urban Bridges ACAT Card to Culture Free Admission
ACAT participates in Mass Cultural Council's Card to Culture program; children of EBT, WIC and ConnectorCare cardholding families receive free admission.
- Who is eligible
- We are proud to participate in the Card to Culture program, a collaboration between Mass Cultural Council and the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, and the Massachusetts Health Connector, by breaking down the financial barriers to cultural programming. Children of EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholding families receive free admission.
Sliding scale
YMCA of the North Shore - Haverhill
YMCA of the North Shore Flexible Pricing
Flexible income-based pricing for Y membership and programs; households with children earning up to $140,000/year (or $100,000 without children) qualify for income-based rates.
- Who is eligible
- We believe that every family & individual deserves the opportunity to enjoy their local YMCA and connect with their community. This is why we offer financial assistance through flexible income-based pricing! ... Flexible Pricing is available for the following households: Households with children, earning up to $140,000 per year; Households without children, earning up to $100,000 per year.
Sliding scale
Haverhill Parks & Recreation
Haverhill Recreation Department Financial Assistance for Activity
Income-based assistance toward activity registration fees using the department's Financial Assistance for Activity form, with FY2025 income bands (Very Low / Low / Low-Moderate) tiered by household size 1-8; the department states it will try to accommodate any family unable to afford a fee.
- Who is eligible
- If you are unable to afford an activity registration fee, please contact us. We are more than happy to try and accommodate any financial situation. ... Household Size 1 - Very Low $0-$29,700; Low $29,701-$49,500; Low/Moderate $49,501-$72,950 ... Please complete and return to Haverhill Recreation Department by email, mail, or fax.