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.
5 of the 155 programs in Lawrence say they offer financial aid or a scholarship, and 10 schemes are set out below.
Sliding scale
Merrimack Valley YMCA (Lawrence Branch)
Financial Assistance Program
Income-based assistance that lets Lawrence children, families and individuals join the Y and take part in its programs at a rate that fits their budget.
- What it covers
- Provides scholarships, financial assistance and access toward membership and program fees.
- Who is eligible
- The program enables 'all individuals and families to become active members and participants at a rate that fits their budgets'; the Y states it will serve families 'regardless of their ability to pay.'
Financial aid
Greater Lawrence Community Action Council (GLCAC)
Perrault Childcare Center State-Funded Financial Aid
GLCAC's licensed childcare center accepts state-funded financial aid to lower tuition for qualifying Lawrence families.
- Who is eligible
- State-funded financial aid is available for qualifying families; the center is licensed and funded by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education & Care and accepts children age 15 months to 11 years on a space-available basis.
Financial aid
Merrimack Valley YMCA (Lawrence Branch)
Financial Assistance Program (membership, programs, child care and camp)
Financial assistance for Y memberships, programs, child care and camp, awarded based on household income and family size. Families apply with the application and income documentation at a branch Welcome Center; awards are typically reviewed yearly.
- Who is eligible
- "It is the goal of the Merrimack Valley YMCA to provide services for individuals and families who wish to participate in the activities and programs of the Y, regardless of their ability to pay. If you are interested in learning more about our financial assistance program and/or applying, please download the application below and bring it to the Welcome Center of your preferred Merrimack Valley YMCA branch."
Financial aid
YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts
Early Learning Subsidies
The YWCA's early learning and child care programs (ages 0-14) offer subsidies for income-eligible families.
- Who is eligible
- "Financial considerations can be a concern, so subsidies are available for income-eligible families."
Scholarship
YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts
Camp Y-Wood Camperships
Need-based camperships help families afford Camp Y-Wood; camp fees include transportation from Haverhill and Lawrence. Financial aid applications are included in the camp registration packet.
- Who is eligible
- "We are dedicated to keeping camp affordable for all families. Camperships are available for those who qualify."
Fee waiver
Beyond Soccer
Fee Waiver (Lawrence Youth Soccer)
Families who find the regular $40 program fee or gear a barrier can request a fee waiver in the registration form and ask for help with cleats or other gear.
- Who is eligible
- "We never want cost to be a barrier. Families can: Apply for a fee waiver (regular program fee is $40). That request is found in the registration form."
Fee waiver
YDOLawrence
Fee Waiver for Families in Need
All YDO program fees, including the small weekly transportation contribution, can be waived for families in need.
- Who is eligible
- "All program fees may be waived for families in need."
Scholarship
Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence
Club Scholarship Program
An annual scholarship for Club youth members, awarded based on academic achievement, effort, and participation in the club, with college a stated focus.
- Who is eligible
- "Annually, our Scholarship Committee accepts applications from youth members and awards a scholarship based upon academic achievement, effort, and participation in the club."
Voucher
The Community Group (Community Kids Place)
State Child Care Financial Assistance Accepted
Community Kids Place, an out-of-school-time program for Lawrence and Methuen children ages 5-13, accepts Massachusetts Child Care Financial Assistance to cover tuition.
- Who is eligible
- "Community Kids Place (CKP) offers out-of-school time programs for Lawrence and Methuen children ages 5-13. ... The program offers affordable tuition and accepts Child Care Financial Assistance through the state of Massachusetts."
Fee waiver
NeartCultureHub
Free Arts Classes
The New England Art & Culture Hub offers free classes for kids ages 8 to 18 in guitar, piano, modeling, and painting.
- Who is eligible
- "At the New England Art & Culture Hub, we offer free classes for kids ages 8 to 18 in guitar, piano, modeling, and painting."