Financial aid & scholarships in Lynn

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 YMCA of Metro North (Demakes Family YMCA – Lynn)

YMCA of Metro North Y LEVEL Membership Program

The Y's income-based financial assistance program, funded by the Annual Campaign, that reduces the cost of a YMCA membership for local families.

Who is eligible: 'All applicants must reside in the communities we serve Lynn, Lynnfield, Melrose, Nahant, Peabody, Revere, Saugus, and Stoneham.' The Y states it provides 'the financial help people may need – no matter their situation, background, or circumstances.'

Eligibility & application

Sliding scale Girls Inc. of Boston and Lynn

Girls Inc. of Boston and Lynn Subsidized Child-Care Contracts

Income-based subsidized child-care contracts and accepted vouchers that reduce the cost of the Lynn afterschool and summer programs.

What it covers: Afterschool tuition is $125/week and summer/vacation days $225/week before the subsidy.
Who is eligible: 'Income-eligible families who are working 30+ hours, participating in job training, or attending school may apply for this subsidy. The fee is based on family size and gross monthly income.' Also 'We accept childcare vouchers from outside agencies such as Child Care Circuit, Department of Transitional Assistance, and Community Partnership.'

Eligibility & application

Financial aid Camp Fire North Shore

Camp Fire North Shore Child Care Circuit Vouchers

Camp Fire North Shore accepts state Child Care Circuit (EEC) vouchers to help families pay for its Lynn afterschool program.

What it covers: Offsets the posted per-day rate ($30–$45/day depending on school).
Who is eligible: Families with a Child Care Circuit voucher; the site states 'Child Care Circuit Vouchers Accepted' at each Lynn afterschool site.

Eligibility & application

Financial aid YMCA of Metro North (Demakes Family YMCA, Lynn)

Camp ACCESS financial assistance (Camp Discovery, Lynn)

Discounts and financial assistance for YMCA summer camp, including Camp Discovery in Lynn, as well as help toward membership. Applications for summer camp financial assistance open each year through May 31.

Who is eligible: "Camp ACCESS is available to people in our service area only. You must reside in one of the following cities to be eligible for financial assistance."

Eligibility & application

Sibling discount Lynn Bulldogs Pop Warner

Sibling discount

Registration discount for Lynn families with more than one child in the program: each additional child pays a reduced fee, from $50 off the second child up to $125 off the fifth child or more. Applied automatically at checkout.

Who is eligible: "Sibling discounts will automatically be calculated during checkout process: -1st Child Full Price -2nd Child $175($50 off) -3rd Child $150($75 Off) -4th Child $125($100 Off) -5th or more $100($125 Off)"

Eligibility & application

Fee waiver Raw Art Works

Raw Art Works free programming

Raw Art Works offers its arts programming at no cost to youth in grades 4-12.

Who is eligible: "RAW offers a variety of free programming from painting to filmmaking, for kids in grades 4-12."

Eligibility & application

Fee waiver El Centro Teen Center

El Centro free teen programs

El Centro offers free after-school programming for Lynn middle school students.

Who is eligible: "Free programs · Lynn middle school students Tuesdays, 3:30–6:30 p.m."

Eligibility & application

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