Somerville Parks and Recreation Fee Waiver Program Application
Please read the following Somerville Parks and Recreation Waived Fees Program information.
GOAL
Most Somerville Parks and Recreation programs, classes, and activities require a registration fee to help cover program costs. The city offers waived fees to make these programs available and affordable for all Somerville residents.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for a Parks and Recreation fee waiver, applicants must:
1.Have household income at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level.
2.Submit a completed application (one for the household, for up to 4 participating children).The City of Somerville Parks and Recreation Department determines the eligibility of an applicant to receive a fee waiver based on the information provided by the applicant on this form.
RESTRICTIONS
If Parks and Recreation waives a fee, the recipients must:
1.Regularly attend classes. Parks and Recreation may revoke a fee waiver if recipients are absent for the equivalent of 25% of the program. For example, if a recipient misses 10 hours of a 40-hour program, Parks and Recreation may revoke their fee waiver for the current program and future programs.
2.Contact the Program Developer if the recipient is not able to regularly attend a class. The City of Somerville may review a recipient’s past fee waiver usage, attendance, and compliance with fee waiver policies to determine if a household is eligible for the program.
3.Confirm the fee waiver is approved before registering or attending Parks and Recreation programs. If an applicant attends or registers for a class before their fee waiver application is approved, they will be responsible for paying for program fees. Parks and Recreation will not issue a refund or credit.
INSTRUCTIONS
1.Submit your complete application at least two weeks (10 business days) before a program registration deadline. The Parks and Recreation Department may ask for proof of income.
2.Please use one application form to apply for a fee waiver for up to 4 children in your household who want to participate in a Parks and Recreation class or activity. If awarded, a fee waiver will apply to all children listed on the form who will be registered for a class or activity.
3.Households may apply for a fee waiver once every three months.
Fee Waiver Form ENGLISH
Fee Waiver Form SPANISH
Fee Waiver Form PORTUGUESE
Fee Waiver Form NEPALI
Fee Waiver Form HAITIAN CREOLE
Fee Waiver Form SIMPLIFIED CHINESE
Fee Waiver Form TRADITIONAL CHINESE