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.
10 schemes serve Westfield families.
Scholarship
City of Westfield Parks and Recreation Department
Westfield Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Fund
A fund that subsidizes Westfield youth program registration fees for families who cannot pay, awarding a 25, 50 or 75 percent reduction.
- What it covers
- "Scholarships are limited to seventy-five percent (75%) of the program fee," considered in 25%, 50% or 75% increments and issued for registration fees only, not supplies or other costs.
- Who is eligible
- "The scholarship assistance program is limited to Westfield Residents only." "To qualify for reduced fees, the parents or legal guardians of the participant must meet the following guidelines: Participation in a state or federal assistance program" (AFDC, SSI, SSDI, WIC, Reduced/Free Lunch Program, Subsidized Housing (HUD), Energy Assistance) "OR Annual income within federal low-income guidelines. Applicants must provide one of the following at time of application: Copy of current income tax returns; Two successive paycheck stubs; A letter from your employer stating your earnings; A letter from your social security worker indicating the amount of benefits you receive." Youth is "anyone 17 years of age or younger or still in High School. Financial assistance must be applied for at time of registration," and "Financial aid is not available to anyone who has an outstanding balance with the department."
Financial aid
YMCA of Greater Westfield
YMCA of Greater Westfield Financial Assistance
Income-based financial assistance from the YMCA of Greater Westfield that reduces membership dues and the fees for Camp Shepard, Y's Kids and other programs.
- Who is eligible
- The membership page states the Y offers "our financial assistance to those in need and opening our doors to all," and its application covers membership, Camp Shepard, program and Y's Kids fees. "Proof of income must be attached to this application or it will not be processed": for programs/camp, last year's tax return or W-2s for all jobs plus any SSI, TAFDC or Unemployment; for membership, the last four weeks of pay stubs for each adult household member. "Financial Aid applications are valid for 12 months."
Financial aid
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield Financial Assistance
Financial assistance the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield offers families who qualify, alongside EEC child-care vouchers, to help pay for its licensed Kidz Klub before- and after-school and summer child care.
- Who is eligible
- The Kidz Klub page states "EEC Licensed and Child Care Resource Vouchers accepted & financial assistance is available for those who qualify."
Financial aid
Westfield Little League
T-Mobile Little League Call Up Grant
A national grant program, promoted by Westfield Little League, that covers local Little League registration fees for families in need.
- Who is eligible
- "This program is available to families in need who can present verifications, such as a Free/Reduced Lunch Verification letter, SNAP, WIC, Foster Child Paperwork, or Enrollment in Medicaid or State Health Plans."
Financial aid
Amelia Park Arena
Moose Matthews Learn to Skate Financial Assistance
Financial assistance toward the Learn to Skate program at Amelia Park Arena; the application asks whether household income is below $60,000/year.
- Who is eligible
- Is your family household income below $60,000/year?
Financial aid
City of Westfield Parks and Recreation Department
City of Westfield Youth Scholarship Fund
Financial assistance for youth program registration fees (not supplies), capped at 75% of the program fee and awarded in 25%/50%/75% increments. Eligibility is based on participation in a state/federal assistance program (AFDC, SSI, SSDI, WIC, Free/Reduced Lunch, HUD housing, Energy Assistance) or on income within federal low-income guidelines; proof of income required and assistance must be requested at registration.
- Who is eligible
- Financial Assistance for youth program fees is available through the Youth Scholarship Fund. The fund subsidizes program fees for eligible youth participants. 'Youth' is considered anyone 17 years of age or younger or still in High School. Financial assistance must be applied for at time of registration.
Sibling discount
Greater Springfield Music Together
Sibling Discount
$90 for the second child and $70 for the third child on the $195 10-week session; children 8 months and under of a registered sibling attend free. Westfield class location: Church of the Atonement, 36 Court St.
- Who is eligible
- In order to receive the sibling discount, children must be siblings living in the same house. Cousins are not eligible to receive the sibling discount and must register separately
Sibling discount
Roots Gymnastics Center
Family and Multi-Class Discount
Family discount when more than one immediate family member is enrolled at the same time (highest tuition pays full fare, each lesser tuition discounted 10%), plus a 15% multi-class discount for two or more recreational classes at once. Westfield location: 209 Root Road.
- Who is eligible
- Family discounts are offered when more than one immediate family member is enrolled in recreational programs at the same time. Only the most expensive tuition pays full fare and all lesser tuitions are discounted at 10% each.
Sibling discount
Westfield Youth Hockey Association
Third Skater Discount
50% registration discount for a family's third (or later) player.
- Who is eligible
- As noted, before we do offer a 3rd skater discount of 50% for families with 3 or more players.
Fee waiver
Westfield Youth Hockey Association
Full-Time Goaltender Fee Waiver
New for the 2026-2027 season, full-time goaltenders in the 10U-14U age groups register free.
- Who is eligible
- Please note, new for the 2026-2027 season, all full-time goaltenders in 10U - 14U ages will be FREE