Financial aid & scholarships in Nahant

Financial aid Anchor Food Pantry (Swampscott)

Anchor Food Pantry

Anchor Food Pantry, at 86 Burrill Street in Swampscott, lets members shop in person with volunteers for food and household necessities and delivers pre-packed pantry bags weekly to seniors.

What it covers: A food pantry at 86 Burrill Street, Swampscott, open Mondays 11am-1pm and Wednesdays 5pm-7pm, providing groceries plus a senior delivery service.
Who is eligible: Open to residents of Swampscott or Nahant; first-time visitors must show proof of Swampscott or Nahant residency and complete an intake form.

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Scholarship Nahant S.W.I.M. Inc.

Nahant S.W.I.M. Coastal Ocean Science Academy Scholarship

Nahant S.W.I.M. provides scholarship funds for Nahant's resident middle and high school students to attend Northeastern's Coastal Ocean Science Academy summer program, and since 2017 for internships.

What it covers: Funds scholarships for Nahant students to attend Northeastern University's Coastal Ocean Science Academy (COSA) or take part in related ocean-science internships.
Who is eligible: Nahant middle school, high school, and college students.

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Scholarship Northeastern University Marine Science Center

COSA Nahant Community Partnership Scholarship

Northeastern's Marine Science Center automatically cuts the Coastal Ocean Science Academy summer program fee by half for Nahant residents, from the standard $600 to $300.

What it covers: A resident discount that cuts the Coastal Ocean Science Academy summer program fee by half (standard $600, Nahant rate $300).
Who is eligible: Nahant residents are automatically eligible for a 50% reduction in COSA fees; indicate the Nahant address on the registration form and pay the $300 deposit.

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Scholarship Northeastern University Marine Science Center

COSA Income-Based Scholarship

The Coastal Ocean Science Academy offers up to 5 full scholarships per week to students whose households meet the Federal Free and Reduced Lunch income guidelines, plus partial awards if funds permit.

What it covers: Full (and, if funds permit, partial) scholarships covering the Coastal Ocean Science Academy summer program fee; 5 spots available per COSA week.
Who is eligible: Students whose households fall within the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines for Free and Reduced Lunch.

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Fee waiver Swampscott Public Schools Food Services

Swampscott Public Schools free breakfast and lunch

Swampscott Public Schools serves free school lunch to all students under Massachusetts' universal free meals policy and encourages families to submit a Meal Benefit Application.

What it covers: School breakfast and lunch are free to all students; a Meal Benefit Application is still encouraged because it drives school funding and other benefits.
Who is eligible: Everyone is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts; Nahant pupils in grades 7-12 attend Swampscott Public Schools. Additional meals beyond the one free breakfast/lunch cost $1.40-$3.50.

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Fee waiver Swampscott Public Schools

Swampscott Public Schools athletic fee waiver

Swampscott Public Schools waives its high school and middle school athletics fees for families with an approved free-lunch application and cuts them to $135 or $82.50 with reduced-lunch approval.

What it covers: Athletics fees at Swampscott High School (standard $450, family cap) and Swampscott Middle School ($275) can be waived or reduced.
Who is eligible: Waived with an approved free-lunch application; a reduced-lunch approval cuts the SHS fee to $135 and the SMS fee to $82.50. Applies to Nahant pupils enrolled in Swampscott grades 7-12.

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Sliding scale Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care

Child Care Financial Assistance (CCFA)

Massachusetts EEC's Child Care Financial Assistance helps families pay for child care and out-of-school-time programs, with a monthly parent fee that falls as family size grows.

What it covers: State and federal help paying for child care and out-of-school-time programs, with a family fee that falls as income falls.
Who is eligible: CCFA eligibility is based on who is in your family, your income, and certain expenses, and requires a 'service need'; family access administrators can check eligibility.

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Financial aid Commonwealth Corporation

YouthWorks

Commonwealth Corporation's YouthWorks places teens and young adults up to age 25 in paid, short-term summer and school-year jobs at public, private and nonprofit worksites, with soft-skills training.

What it covers: State-funded paid, short-term summer and school-year work experiences at public, private, and nonprofit worksites, with soft-skills training.
Who is eligible: Teens and young adults up to age 25 (funded through the state General Appropriations Act line item 7002-0012).

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Scholarship Challenge Unlimited at Ironstone Farm

Ironstone Farm Sponsor A Journey Scholarship

Challenge Unlimited at Ironstone Farm's Sponsor A Journey program awards donor-funded financial assistance toward therapeutic riding, youth programs and Camp Ironstone when cost is a barrier.

What it covers: Financial assistance covering therapeutic riding lessons, youth programs, Camp Ironstone, and other equine-assisted services (Andover, MA).
Who is eligible: Participants of all ages and abilities for whom cost is a barrier; families are encouraged to reach out if cost is a concern.

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College scholarship American Legion Post 215

Nahant American Legion Post 215 Scholarship

American Legion Post 215 awards three $1,500 scholarships: two to Nahant resident students or veterans accepted to college or trade school and one to a student with military ties.

What it covers: Two $1,500 scholarships plus one $1,500 scholarship for a student with ties to the military.
Who is eligible: Nahant resident high school students (or recently discharged Nahant veterans) accepted to an accredited 2- or 4-year college, university, or technical trade school.

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College scholarship Nahant Garden Club

Nahant Garden Club Academic Scholarship

The Nahant Garden Club offers a $2,500 academic scholarship to a graduating senior accepted to an accredited institution, with preference for ecology, environmental engineering or conservation.

What it covers: A $2,500 academic scholarship for a graduating high school senior entering higher education.
Who is eligible: Current Nahant resident of at least three years, accepted to an accredited institution; preference for ecology, environmental engineering, or conservation study.

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College scholarship Nahant Christmas Parade / Nahant Police Department

Thomas Hutton Christmas Parade Scholarship

The Nahant Christmas Parade scholarship, rededicated to Tom Hutton, awards two $500 scholarships to graduating Nahant students based on community service or volunteerism rather than grades.

What it covers: Two $500 scholarships based on community service or volunteerism rather than grades.
Who is eligible: Graduating high school students who went through the Nahant school system and currently reside in Nahant, accepted to a school of higher learning.

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College scholarship Town of Nahant / Board of Selectmen

Charles Kelley Scholarship

The Town of Nahant and its Board of Selectmen award a $1,000 scholarship, established in memory of longtime selectman Charles Kelley, to any Nahant resident accepted to a two- or four-year college.

What it covers: A $1,000 scholarship established in memory of longtime selectman Charles Kelley.
Who is eligible: Any Nahant resident accepted to a two- or four-year accredited college.

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College scholarship Nahant Lions Club

Nahant Lions Club Educational Grant

The Nahant Lions Club awards a $1,000 grant to a Nahant resident graduating secondary school and accepted to an accredited institution, based on volunteerism, scholarship, activities and need.

What it covers: A $1,000 educational grant based on volunteerism, scholarship, extracurricular activities, and need.
Who is eligible: Current Nahant residents graduating from an accredited secondary school and accepted to an accredited institution of higher learning.

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College scholarship St. Vincent de Paul Society, Nahant

Bob and Janet Munnelly Memorial Scholarship

The St. Vincent de Paul Society in Nahant awards a $500 memorial scholarship, in memory of Bob and Janet Munnelly, to a Nahant resident senior accepted to a post-secondary program.

What it covers: A $500 scholarship honouring Bob and Janet Munnelly for service to Nahant and education.
Who is eligible: Nahant resident graduating high school seniors accepted to a post-secondary academic, professional, technical, or trade program and involved in school and community activities.

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College scholarship St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Nahant

St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Scholarships

St. Thomas Aquinas Parish awards the $750 Parish Annual Scholarship and the $600 Bill and Dolores Perry Scholarship to current parishioners who attended the St. Thomas Religious Education Program.

What it covers: The St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Annual Scholarship ($750) and the Bill and Dolores Perry Scholarship ($600).
Who is eligible: Current members of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish who attended the St. Thomas Religious Education Program.

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College scholarship Nahant Teachers Association

Nahant Teachers Association Scholarship

The Nahant Teachers Association awards a $500 scholarship at the Johnson School Moving On Ceremony to a current Nahant resident who attended Johnson Elementary School for at least two years.

What it covers: A $500 scholarship awarded at the Johnson School Moving On Ceremony.
Who is eligible: Current Nahant residents who graduated from Johnson Elementary School after attending at least two years and are accepted to an accredited institution of higher learning.

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College scholarship Nahant Woman's Club

Nahant Woman's Club Scholarship

The Nahant Woman's Club awards one $1,500 scholarship to a graduating senior sponsored by a club member or Nahant resident, based on academic record, need, service and extracurriculars.

What it covers: One $1,500 award to a graduating senior continuing education at an accredited two- or four-year college.
Who is eligible: Sponsored by a Nahant Woman's Club member or a resident of Nahant; based on academic record, financial need, community service, and extracurriculars.

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Scholarship Nahant Tennis Club

Junior Tennis Scholarship

The junior tennis camp (ages 5-8, $120 per week) invites families with payment concerns to ask the organisers about scholarships; no amounts or criteria are published.

Who is eligible: "If you have any concerns regarding payment, please reach out for scholarship information and availability."

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Scholarship Challenge Unlimited at Ironstone Farm

Sponsor-a-Journey Scholarship (therapeutic riding)

Ironstone Farm provides most therapeutic riding lessons at reduced cost through its Sponsor-a-Journey fund and offers scholarships; families email or call the lessons team to find out if they qualify.

Who is eligible: "Ironstone Farm provides nearly three quarters of lessons at a reduced cost for riders thanks to our generous donors who contribute to our Sponsor-a-Journey fund. See if you qualify for a scholarship by emailing lessons@ironstonefarm.org or calling the lessons team at 978-475-4056 x109"

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Financial aid Champions (KinderCare Learning Companies)

Champions Financial Assistance and Tuition Discounts (Nahant)

At the Nahant after-school site, families may qualify for financial assistance or tuition discounts through employer, sibling, military, and public (state child-care subsidy) programs. Families should check with the site director before registering.

Who is eligible: "Some families may be eligible for financial assistance or tuition discounts, including employer, sibling, military, and public programs. Check with your site director before registering to see if you qualify and to receive any required discount code, documentation, or authorization number."

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Sibling discount Swampscott Nahant Youth Basketball Association

SNYBB Sibling Discount

The basketball league charges $385 per player and gives $25 off registration for each additional child.

Who is eligible: "Sibling Discount: $25 off each additional child"

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Financial aid Swampscott Nahant Youth Basketball Association

SNYBB Financial Assistance

The league states financial assistance is available on request; families contact the league by email. No amounts or criteria are published.

Who is eligible: "Financial Assistance Available Upon Request. Questions about the program or financial assistance? Contact the league ( snyb.info@gmail.com ) and we'll be happy to help."

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Sibling discount Swampscott Youth Lacrosse (Swampscott Nahant Youth Lacrosse)

Swampscott Nahant Youth Lacrosse Sibling Discount

The league makes the third child's registration free, waiving the lowest of the three fees.

Who is eligible: "The third child is free, with the lowest fee of the three being waved."

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Financial aid Swampscott Public Schools

Swampscott Public Schools Financial Assistance / Hardship Waiver

The district accepts a financial assistance/hardship waiver request covering athletic fees, bus, student exams, and other fees. Applicants must also submit a Free/Reduced Lunch application with it.

Who is eligible: "Please check each box that may apply to your request for assistance: Athletic Fee, Bus, Student Exams, Other. You must submit a Free/Reduced Application along with this application. Both documents should be submitted to attn: Director of Finance, 207 Forest Ave. Swampscott MA 01907."

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Sibling discount Johnson Elementary School (Nahant Public Schools)

Blue Lobster Breakfast Club Sibling Rate

The before-school drop-in breakfast club at Johnson Elementary charges $8 per day per child, with a reduced $7 per day rate for each additional sibling.

Who is eligible: "$8/day per child ($7/day for each additional sibling)"

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