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.
3 of the 149 programs in Malden say they offer financial aid or a scholarship, and 13 schemes are set out below.
Sliding scale
Mystic Valley YMCA (Malden YMCA)
Mystic Valley YMCA Financial Assistance
Income-based financial assistance from the Y that lowers the cost of a membership or Y programs for families who cannot pay the full fee.
- Who is eligible
- 'The Y offers a sliding fee scale designed to fit each individual\’s financial situation.' Applicants 'will be asked to present a copy of your most recent tax return as well as verification of your present income', and 'applicants will be asked to pay some portion of the fees.'
College scholarship
City of Malden Scholarship Committee
City of Malden Scholarship Committee Scholarship
Charitably funded scholarships awarded annually by the City of Malden to Malden residents continuing their education beyond high school.
- Who is eligible
- 'All Malden residents who have lived in Malden for at least 2 years prior to May 1, 2020, and who are seeking further education resulting in a degree, diploma, or certificate. The availability of a scholarship is offered to all high school graduates seeking a degree or certification beyond high school.'
Financial aid
Chinese Culture Connection
Chinese Culture Connection Little Dragon Afterschool Voucher Acceptance
The Chinese Culture Connection's Little Dragon afterschool program at Beebe School accepts government child-care vouchers toward tuition.
- What it covers
- Toward the $25/day tuition.
- Who is eligible
- The program states 'We accept voucher' (我们接受政府补助券); open to families holding a government child-care voucher. For students in kindergarten through grade 8.
Voucher
YWCA Malden
EEC vouchers and income-eligible slots (Minds in Motion after school)
The YWCA's Minds in Motion after-school program accepts Massachusetts EEC child-care vouchers and has a limited number of income-eligible slots that families can apply for.
- Who is eligible
- "Minds in Motion accepts state funded vouchers through EEC" as well as "limited income eligible slots available that families can apply for"
Financial aid
AlphaBEST Education for Malden Public Schools
Free/Reduced Lunch discount (after school)
Families qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch can receive a 20% to 100% discount on AlphaBEST after-school tuition; families register first, then submit a discount application with documentation.
- Who is eligible
- "Free/Reduced Lunch Qualified 20% – 100%"
Voucher
AlphaBEST Education for Malden Public Schools
Child Care Subsidy Program
AlphaBEST accepts state child-care subsidy programs that can pay some or all of a family's after-school tuition.
- Who is eligible
- "Child Care Subsidy Programs assist families in paying for after school programs like ours." and "If you are eligible, the Subsidy Program can pay some or all of your tuition fees."
Voucher
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School (after-school program run by Champions)
Child care subsidies/vouchers (Champions after-school)
Champions, which runs MVRCS's after-school program, partners with state agencies so qualifying families can access low- to no-cost tuition; families check eligibility and apply through their state agency.
- Who is eligible
- "Champions partners with agencies to help qualifying families access low- to no-cost tuition."
Sibling discount
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School (after-school program run by Champions)
Multi-child discount (Champions after-school)
Champions offers a tuition discount to families with more than one child enrolled; availability varies by site.
- Who is eligible
- "You could qualify for a tuition discount if you have more than one child signed up."
Financial aid
Joyful Music
"No questions asked" tuition assistance
Joyful Music lets families pay later and tell the studio how much financial assistance they need, with no questions asked. Mailing address is in Malden.
- Who is eligible
- "Simply use the PAY LATER tab and then select CONTACT US to let us know how much financial assistance you need."
Sibling discount
Joyful Music
Sibling discount
Additional siblings pay a reduced rate, and a third sibling (or a sibling 9 months and under) is free.
- Who is eligible
- "2nd Sibling$140" ; "3rd Sibling and more FREE" ; "Sibling 9 months and under FREE"
Sibling discount
Wahlum Academy
Same-household (sibling) camp rate
Wahlum's Malden camp week is cheaper for two students from the same household ($600 for one week and $1,100 for two weeks, versus $350/$600 for one student).
- Who is eligible
- "2 students from the same household - $600 for 1 week, $1100 for 2 weeks"
Financial aid
Malden Youth Soccer
Financial aid
Malden Youth Soccer states that financial aid is available for registration; families request it by emailing the registrar.
- Who is eligible
- "For financial aid or if you are Registering more than two children for spring of 2025 please e-mail registrar@maldenyouthsoccer.org"
Fee waiver
On Pointe Dance Academy
Tuition-free boys dance program
On Pointe offers a tuition-free recreational dance program for boys at its Malden (2 Maplewood Street) and Everett studios.
- Who is eligible
- "OPDA offers a tuition-free, recreational boys dance too program. We are looking to educate more boy dancers."