Need Based Financial Aid

Financial Assistance Eligibility Guidelines:

To qualify for need-based financial aid through Clinton Parks & Recreation, families must:

• Be residents of Clinton, MA (unless otherwise stated).
• Meet income eligibility guidelines based on household size.
• Submit a completed financial aid application with supporting documents.
• Demonstrate financial need through income, benefits received, or extenuating circumstances.

Families may be asked to provide one or more of the following:

• Most recent federal tax return
• Two most recent pay stubs for all working household members
• Proof of assistance (SNAP, WIC, housing, etc.)
• Documentation of extenuating financial circumstances (e.g. recent job loss, medical bills)

How Awards Are Determined:

• Financial aid is awarded based on available funding, number of applicants, and level of demonstrated need.
• Aid amounts may cover partial program fees. Full scholarships are rare and granted only in exceptional cases.
• Families are typically expected to contribute a portion of the total program fee.

When to Apply

• Summer programming financial aid applications are typically due by April 1st of a given year.
• Late applications will be considered only if funding remains.
• Extended Day financial aid applications are always due by July 1st of a given year. 

Additional Guidelines

• Submitting an application does not guarantee aid.
• Aid is not transferable between programs or participants.
• All applications are kept confidential and reviewed by Clinton Parks & Recreation staff only.
• Families must reapply for each new season or program (aid does not carry over automatically).
• Participants must maintain regular attendance and follow program rules to remain eligible, and future can be revoked at any time due to a lack of attendance.

How to Apply

1. Complete the Financial Aid Application (see the above link).
2. Upload or drop off your documentation.
3. Wait for a confirmation email or phone call (typically within 5–7 business days).