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 schemes serve Medford families.
Scholarship
Medford Recreation Department
Medford Recreation Scholarship
Income-based reduced rate or fee assistance for Medford Recreation programs, activities and memberships (Tufts Pool and Wrights Pond), funded by the Friends of Medford Recreation. Facility/field rentals, late fees and drop-in programs are not eligible.
- What it covers
- Pays 30%, 50% or 75% of the advertised fee depending on the household-income tier — the lower the income, the lower the share of the fee the family pays.
- Who is eligible
- 'Scholarships are available to Medford Residents.' Awarded on a sliding scale by household income and household size (table published in the application); recipients must attend 75% or more of a class or have fewer than two unexcused absences, and must be approved before registering. Funding is limited and subject to annual fundraising.
Financial aid
Tufts University Department of Music (Medford, MA)
Tufts Community Music Program Financial Aid
Financial aid packages offered by the Tufts Department of Music to reduce the cost of its Community Music classes for children and teens (Saturday classes) and adults.
- Who is eligible
- 'The Tufts Department of Music offers financial aid packages to families that cannot otherwise afford our Community Music classes.' Families indicate interest in financial aid on the Community Music application form.
Sliding scale
Mystic Valley YMCA (Medford Youth Center)
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.'
Financial aid
Medford Public Schools
Medford Before/After School Programs Financial Assistance
Financial assistance for the district's before/after school care; apply by completing an application for financial assistance plus a self-declaration of income report.
- Who is eligible
- "To apply for financial assistance, please complete these two forms: Medford Before/After School Programs Application for Financial Assistance; Medford After School Self-Declaration of Income Report"
Scholarship
Medford MA Youth Girls Softball
Medford Youth Girls Softball Scholarship
MYGS sponsors three scholarships for alumni of the program; applications were due April 26 (site notice dated 2024, so confirm current-year dates).
- Who is eligible
- "MYGS is proudly sponsoring 3 scholarships to alumni of our program. Applications due April 26, 2024."
Scholarship
West Medford Community Center
West Medford Community Center After-School Youth Club scholarship
A need-based scholarship toward the After-School Youth Club fee; families ask about it by emailing the Center when they register for the program.
- Who is eligible
- "Need based scholarship options are available."
College scholarship
Medford High School / Krystle Campbell scholarship fund
Krystle Campbell Medford Strong Scholarship
A $1,500 need-based award for a graduating Medford High senior continuing their education; students apply through the Medford High scholarship list each spring.
- Who is eligible
- "This scholarship will award $1500 to a graduating senior who is continuing their education, and demonstrates financial need."
College scholarship
Rotary Club of Medford, MA
Rotary Club of Medford scholarships
Multiple scholarships the Medford Rotary Club awards to Medford students; applications are posted on the Medford High School scholarship list each year.
- Who is eligible
- "The Rotary Club of Medford, MA offers multiple scholarships for Medford students."