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.
12 schemes serve Stoneham families.
Fee waiver
Stoneham Public Schools
Stoneham High School athletic fee waiver
Stoneham Public Schools waives its high school sports fee, which is based on the district's free or reduced lunch policy, for families who believe they qualify after contacting the athletics office.
- What it covers
- Waives or reduces the per-athlete, per-season Stoneham High School sports fee for families who qualify.
- Who is eligible
- In the district's own words, "Sports fee waiver is based on the district's free or reduced lunch policy"; families who think they qualify are told to contact the athletics office (Kelly Ryan).
Financial aid
First Church Stoneham Food Pantry (First Congregational Church of Stoneham)
First Church Stoneham Food Pantry
The First Congregational Church of Stoneham runs a food pantry open by appointment on Thursdays, providing non-perishable food, fresh produce, dairy, frozen meats and some household and baby items.
- What it covers
- Provides supplemental food and essential non-food items to Stoneham households in a time of crisis, by appointment on Thursdays, with delivery available when a family cannot collect an order.
- Who is eligible
- In the pantry's own words, "Any resident of Stoneham, or a member of First Congregational Church, who is facing food insecurity"; applicants register and provide proof of Stoneham residency (a recent utility, mortgage, rental, medical, excise-tax or insurance bill).
Scholarship
Greater Boston Stage Company
Greater Boston Stage Company Young Company Financial Aid
Greater Boston Stage Company awards donor-funded financial aid toward tuition for its Young Company theatre programs, applied for after registering by paying a deposit and completing an online form.
- What it covers
- Donor-funded financial aid toward tuition for The Young Company theatre programs at Greater Boston Stage Company in Stoneham.
- Who is eligible
- In the theatre's own words, "Please don't let ability to pay be a barrier to participation"; a family registers for a Young Company program by paying a deposit, then completes the online Financial Aid Form (available in the confirmation email or on request).
Sliding scale
Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)
Child Care Financial Assistance (CCFA)
Massachusetts EEC's Child Care Financial Assistance pays child care and out-of-school-time programs directly each month, with many families owing no parent fee depending on family size and income.
- What it covers
- State subsidy that pays child care and out-of-school-time (before/after school) providers directly each month for eligible Massachusetts families; a family may owe a parent fee based on family size and income, and many families have no fee.
- Who is eligible
- Massachusetts families who meet EEC's rules: a recognised 'service need' (working, in education/training, homeless, domestic violence, retired over 65, deployed, documented disability, or in substance-use treatment) and household income at or below 85% of State Median Income (e.g. $11,755/month for a household of four); TAFDC/SNAP and DCF referrals qualify without the waitlist.
College scholarship
Rotary Club of Stoneham
Rotary Club of Stoneham scholarship
The Rotary Club of Stoneham presents a scholarship each June to a graduating Stoneham High School senior, funded through club fundraisers such as its annual 50/50 Golf Ball drop.
- What it covers
- A scholarship the club presents each June, funded by its fundraisers including an annual golf-ball drop.
- Who is eligible
- In the club's own words, presented "to a graduating Stoneham High School Senior"; no income rule or application process is published on the club site.
Scholarship
Stoneham Youth Basketball
Stoneham Youth Basketball Scholarship
Two $1,000 scholarships named for Ron Davis and George Ward, awarded to graduating seniors who played in the Stoneham Youth Basketball program.
- Who is eligible
- "Two scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors from high school. To be eligible, the applicant must be continuing their education at either college or technical school. All applicants must have participated in the SYB program for at least 3 years."
Scholarship
Stoneham Youth Softball Association
Stoneham Youth Softball Need-Based Scholarship
Need-based scholarships toward SYSA town/travel team registration fees; apply by email before registering.
- Who is eligible
- "We have a limited number of need-based scholarships available each season to help with SYSA Town/Travel Team registration fees" ... "For SYSA scholarships, please email stonehamyouthsoftball@gmail.com if you would like to apply."
Financial aid
Kidstock! Creative Theater
Kidstock! Financial Assistance & Scholarships
Sliding-scale financial assistance toward Kidstock! tuition; requests above 50% of tuition require supporting tax documents, and payment plans may be requested.
- Who is eligible
- "Since 1992, Kidstock! has been committed to the inclusion of students on private scholarships." ... "Requests for financial assistance above 50% of our tuition require supporting tax documents."
Scholarship
Friends of the Middlesex Fells Reservation
Fells Forest Camp Scholarship Fund
Camp scholarship fund providing tuition assistance for Fells Forest Camp; awards are based on household size and income, with financial documentation due between February 7 and March 20.
- Who is eligible
- "The Fund is supported through donations, and awards are determined based on household size and income level."
Sliding scale
Mass Audubon
Mass Audubon Nature Camps Sliding Scale
Sliding-scale day-camp pricing by gross family income and household size, plus an additional financial aid application and payment plans for those who need more.
- Who is eligible
- "A sliding scale pricing structure can make day camp affordable by removing financial barriers and expanding access to camp for families in an easy, dependable, and confidential process."
Financial aid
YMCA of Metro North
Y LEVEL Membership Financial Assistance
Income-based financial assistance for YMCA membership; the service area includes Stoneham. Applicants must purchase a monthly recurring membership and provide income documentation.
- Who is eligible
- "Y Level is available to people in our service area only." ... "You must reside in one of the following cities to be eligible for financial assistance." (service area includes Stoneham)
Financial aid
Saint Patrick School (Stoneham)
Saint Patrick School Financial Aid
Tuition assistance for qualifying families in Grades 1-8, applied for through FACTS Management with prior-year tax returns and W-2s; priority deadline May 1.
- Who is eligible
- "Financial assistance is available to those who qualify in Grades 1-8. Families seeking financial assistance must submit an application via FACTS Management (FACTS Grant/Aid tab) no later than May 1st."