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.
1 of the 116 program in Peabody say they offer financial aid or a scholarship, and 8 schemes are set out below.
Financial aid
Peabody Recreation, Parks & Forestry
Peabody Recreation Financial Assistance
The Peabody Recreation Department gives a 25% discount on several of its summer programs to families who verify financial need.
- What it covers
- A 25% discount is applied to the family's account for the listed programs.
- Who is eligible
- Families must provide verification of financial need — one of: LIHEAP, TANF, WIC, SSI, SNAP/EBT, or a letter from a reference such as a school principal, guidance counselor, social worker or clergy. Assistance is "not guaranteed and awarded on a first come first serve basis," and applies to Tiny Tanners, Tanner Park Playground Program, Teen Tanners Park Program and Outdoor Adventures at Brooksby Farm.
Scholarship
Peabody Recreation, Parks & Forestry
Peabody Recreation Campership Scholarships
Campership scholarships cover part of the cost of Peabody Recreation's specialty programs throughout the year.
- What it covers
- "Amounts are determined on a case by case basis."
- Who is eligible
- Requires the same financial-need documentation as the department's Financial Assistance program (LIHEAP, TANF, WIC, SSI, SNAP/EBT or a reference letter); applicants submit an application for the specific program they are seeking.
Financial aid
YMCA of Metro North (Torigian Family YMCA)
Y LEVEL Membership Financial Assistance
The YMCA of Metro North's Y LEVEL program is income-based financial assistance toward a Y membership, available at the Torigian Family YMCA in Peabody.
- Who is eligible
- "All applicants must reside in the communities we serve Lynn, Lynnfield, Melrose, Nahant, Peabody, Revere, Saugus, and Stoneham."
Financial aid
For Kids Only Afterschool (FKO)
For Kids Only Afterschool Financial Support
FKO, which runs before- and after-school programs at Peabody schools such as the Thomas Carroll Elementary School, helps families pay for its programs through scholarships, state child-care vouchers and referrals.
- Who is eligible
- FKO states that "Families pay for FKO afterschool programs in many different ways – scholarships, EEC vouchers, referrals, etc." and that staff will help families explore options; specific income limits are not published.
Fee waiver
Peabody Public Schools Athletics
PVMHS athletic participation fee waiver
Families can request a waiver of the $175-per-sport Peabody Veterans Memorial High School athletics fee by submitting the participation fee form together with the Federal Lunch Waiver form from Food Services.
- Who is eligible
- "If requesting Athletic Participation Fee Waiver please complete this form along with the Federal Lunch Waiver Form (through Food Services @ Peabody High School (978-536-4631)"
Financial aid
Peabody Little League
Peabody Little League registration scholarships and reduced fees
The league offers registration scholarships for families in hardship and a T-Mobile partnership that reduces or eliminates fees; it also caps a household's Spring/Fall registration at $300. Families email League President Sean Rogers to request help.
- Who is eligible
- "Peabody Little League also offers registration scholarships to families experiencing financial hardships."
Sibling discount
Peabody Skating Club
Peabody Skating Club sibling discount
Families enrolling more than one child in the club's weekly skating sessions pay a lower weekly rate for each additional skater.
- Who is eligible
- "Sibling discounts are available. Second sibling is $23 per week. Third or more siblings are $20 per week."
Fee waiver
Peabody Recreation, Parks & Forestry
Peabody Recreation free/reduced-lunch Playground Program benefit
Children who receive free school lunch automatically get one free week plus a reduced rate for remaining weeks of the department's Playground Program, with no scholarship application needed; reduced-lunch students get a reduced rate for all weeks.
- Who is eligible
- "All children who receive free school lunch are entitled to one free week and a reduced rate for any remaining sessions of the playground program."