Financial aid & scholarships in Weymouth

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.

Scholarship Town of Weymouth Recreation Division

Weymouth Recreation Scholarship

A scholarship funded by the Town of Weymouth Community Services Fund that helps Weymouth residents pay for Weymouth Recreation camps and programs.

What it covers: "A maximum of $250.00 per child and/or a maximum of $575.00 per family household will be awarded." Scholarships are for children ages 3-15 and are applied as a household credit.
Who is eligible: "Weymouth Recreation Scholarships are funded through the Town of Weymouth Community Services Fund & are only awarded to Town of Weymouth residents registering for a Weymouth Recreation Camp/Program... Scholarships are restricted to residents of Weymouth. Applicants must have a Weymouth Recreation Household account in order for scholarships to be processed." Proof of need is asked through two routes: whether the child "qualify[s] for reduced or free lunch in his/her school" (with a school confirmation letter) and "a minimum of two (2) different documentations of aid received within the last 6 months" such as an Unemployment Benefit statement, Home Energy Assistance, Low Income Housing Rental agreement, SNAP Benefit Card, Layoff Notice, Lockout Letter or WIC. "Unpaid balances from prior camp years will disqualify applicants from scholarship eligibility."

Eligibility & application

Financial aid South Shore YMCA

South Shore YMCA Financial Assistance

Income-based financial assistance that reduces the cost of South Shore YMCA membership, programs and day camp for individuals and families.

Who is eligible: "Through our Financial Assistance program, we offer income-based rates for membership, programs, and day camp for individuals and families." "To apply for Financial Assistance towards Membership, Programs or Day Camp at the South Shore YMCA, you may visit our branch to join or register, bringing: A copy of last year's federal tax return. And ONE of the following: Disability check stub; Two current pay stubs; Social Security check stubs." Applications are handled at the Emilson YMCA (Hanover) or Hale Family YMCA (Quincy).

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Financial aid South Shore Stars

South Shore Stars Subsidized Child Care

Income-eligible subsidized slots and state child-care voucher acceptance for South Shore Stars' Weymouth early-childhood, after-school and summer programs.

Who is eligible: "We are a diverse community providing the highest quality care whether you can pay full tuition or need a subsidy assistance. If you are unsure whether you qualify for an income eligible slot, please see the Income Eligibility Table. You must REGISTER ON THE MASSACHUSETTS WAIT LIST to apply for an income eligible slot." The summer program page adds, "South Shore Stars accepts child care vouchers."

Eligibility & application

Financial aid Weymouth Public Schools

Weymouth Public Schools Financial Assistance

District financial assistance that helps Weymouth families pay for school-sponsored activities and bus transportation.

Who is eligible: "At Weymouth Public Schools, we are committed to ensuring that all students have access to educational opportunities regardless of their financial situation. To support our families, we offer financial assistance for school-sponsored activities and bus transportation." Families complete the Financial Assistance Request Form (available in several languages) and "submit it to your school's Principal."

Eligibility & application

Financial aid Weymouth High School Athletics

Weymouth High School half-price athletics fee for free/reduced lunch

Students who qualify for free or reduced-price school lunch automatically pay half the per-sport athletic user fee; the standard fee is $220 per sport ($275 for football, $480 for hockey).

Who is eligible: "Any student on free and reduced lunch will pay half of the user fee for each sport."

Eligibility & application

Scholarship Weymouth High School Athletics

Dreamcatcher Scholarship

A scholarship for Weymouth student-athletes whose families are facing a unique financial hardship; families apply through the Athletics Dreamcatcher Scholarship page.

Who is eligible: "if a family is experiencing a unique financial hardship they may apply for the Dreamcatcher Scholarship or may apply for financial assistance."

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College scholarship Weymouth Youth Hockey

Weymouth Youth Hockey Alumni College Scholarship

Three $1,000 college scholarships for graduating seniors who played at least three years in Weymouth Youth Hockey; submit the application and a 100-word essay by May 31 by mail or email.

Who is eligible: "You must have participated in Weymouth Youth Hockey for at least three years during the ages of 6 – 18 and be in good standing with Weymouth Youth Hockey per the bylaws."

Eligibility & application

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