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.
11 schemes serve Swampscott families.
Fee waiver
Swampscott Public Schools
Swampscott Public Schools Financial Assistance (fee waiver)
Reduces or waives school fees for families who apply and are approved; the form lets a family request assistance with the athletic fee, bus fee, student exam fees or another fee.
- Who is eligible
- A family must submit a Free/Reduced meal application together with this financial-assistance form to the Director of Finance; an approved free-lunch application waives the Swampscott High athletic fee and a reduced-lunch approval lowers it.
Financial aid
Swampscott Public Schools Food Services
Swampscott Public Schools Free & Reduced Meal Benefit application
Federal meal-benefit application (school breakfast and lunch are already free to all students in Massachusetts) that also carries weight for school funding and connects families to additional benefits such as fee waivers.
- Who is eligible
- Any household may apply, and an application can be submitted at any time during the year whenever a household has a change in finances.
Financial aid
Anchor Food Pantry
Anchor Food Pantry
Food pantry giving out groceries and fresh produce, plus back-to-school backpacks of supplies and Thanksgiving meal distributions to local families.
- Who is eligible
- Open to residents of Swampscott or Nahant who bring proof of residency; open Mondays 11am-1pm and Wednesdays 5pm-7pm at 86 Burrill Street.
Financial aid
St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. John the Evangelist, Swampscott
St. Vincent de Paul Society food pantry and emergency assistance
Food pantry plus emergency help with utilities, heat, displacement and rent payments, and food vouchers to a local grocery store.
- Who is eligible
- The St. John the Evangelist conference serves the community of Swampscott and part of East Lynn; the St. Thomas Aquinas conference serves Nahant; the pantry serves the Swampscott, Lynn and Nahant communities.
Sliding scale
Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)
Child Care Financial Assistance (CCFA)
State subsidy that pays a child's child care and out-of-school-time programs directly each month; families may owe a parent fee based on family size and income, and many families pay nothing.
- Who is eligible
- Eligibility is based on who is in the family, income (maximum monthly income is 85% of State Median Income) and a documented service need such as working, or participating in education, training or job search; families receiving TAFDC or SNAP, or with an open DCF case, may qualify for immediate benefits.
Scholarship
Swampscott Little League (MA)
Swampscott Little League Scholarship Program
Confidential financial assistance that covers youth baseball/softball registration fees for one season, in whole or in part. Families are asked to volunteer in return, and a minimum $25 per player contribution is recommended.
- Who is eligible
- "Swampscott Little League (“SLL”) aims to ensure that no player is turned away because of financial need. Through our Scholarship Program, we work discreetly and confidentially to help families procure financial assistance"
Financial aid
Swampscott Nahant Youth Basketball (SNYB)
Financial Assistance (confidential)
SNYB offers confidential financial assistance so any child can play; families in need contact the board privately by email.
- Who is eligible
- "Families needing financial assistance should contact the SNYB Board confidentially at snybinfo@gmail.com."
Sibling discount
Swampscott Nahant Youth Basketball (SNYB)
Sibling Discount
A $25 discount applies to each additional child registered.
- Who is eligible
- "Sibling Discount: $25 off each additional child"
Financial aid
JCCNS, Jewish Community Center of the North Shore
Financial Assistance / Camp Scholarships
Income- and hardship-based aid from a limited scholarship fund, covering membership and Early Childhood, J Adventure, or Camp (Camp Simchah) fees. Application required each year; review takes about 30 days.
- Who is eligible
- "We strive to serve all members of the community, regardless of their ability to pay the full cost of programs."
Sliding scale
YMCA of the North Shore (Lynch/van Otterloo & Salem YMCA)
Flexible Pricing (income-based financial assistance)
Income-based reduced pricing for programs, camp, and childcare, approved before enrollment and not retroactive. (Pre-confirmed by requester.)
- Who is eligible
- "we offer financial assistance through flexible income-based pricing!"
Scholarship
Spirit of Adventure Council, Scouting America
Camperships
Council financial assistance toward the cost of Scouting programs/camp; family funds a portion and the council aims to cover the rest. Apply at least four weeks before the program.
- Who is eligible
- "these funds are available to all Scouts"