Tuition Assistance
For information about tuition, please view our Policies page.
Tuition Assistance
The Nashoba Youth Hockey Association is committed to minimizing the financial obstacles associated with participating in our hockey programs. We have partnered with community members and organizations who help us to support this mission. Tuition Assistance is dependent upon availability of funds and is offered to members on an individual basis in two ways:
- Modified Payment Plan: Applicants and the NYHA Board form a written agreement including a modified payment schedule from the current fee schedule. The player will remain on the active roster if the agreed upon payment plan is followed.
- Tuition Relief: Applicants and the NYHA Board form a written agreement outlining a decreased tuition rate for the season. All applicants must be willing to pay at least twenty percent (20%) of the tuition fee. All requests for tuition assistance will be kept confidential, and you will be notified in writing of the Board’s decision.
Tuition assistance is available to NYHA applicants who are in need due to financial hardship. To make a request, the Tuition Assistance Request Form must be submitted to the NYHA Treasurer before accepting a placement offer. Tuition Assistance Request Forms are held with confidentiality and will not be discussed outside of NYHA Executive Board session. The NYHA Executive Board may request supporting documentation from applicants and will make determinations based on the financial hardship outlined in the application and on the availability of funds. Determinations will be communicated to applicants in writing.
FAQ's
Terms
- Assistance is granted on a per season basis. Applicants must apply each season.
- Applicants must remain members in good standing throughout the season.
- The amount of assistance varies and is dependent on the availability of funds and specific needs of the applicant.
- Assistance is awarded at the full discretion of the NYHA Executive Board of Directors.
- Tuition assistance is offered as a credit toward the player’s tuition balance and will not be provided as cash.
- Tuition assistance will be applied to the next season tuition and may not be applied to current outstanding balances.
- Failure to pay balances according to the agreement will result in the player not being allowed to participate in NYHA activities (including but not limited to skills, practices and games) until outstanding balances have been paid in full.
- All decisions made by the NYHA Board are final.
By completing the Tuition Assistance Request Form, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to the NYHA Tuition Policy and that NYHA cannot guarantee your request for assistance will be awarded.
Resources
The following programs offer financial assistance and are included here for your reference:
The KDK Foundation provides small scholarships to Nashoba Youth Hockey players who apply. Please contact the NYHA Treasurer to learn more.
The USA Hockey Foundation offers membership relief grants by application. The application and information about the program can be found on their page.
Every Kid Sports provides individual grants for sports tuition fees. The application and information about their program can be found on their page.
All Kids Play provides individual grants for sports tuition fees. The application and information about their program can be found on their page.
Contributions
Nashoba Youth Hockey welcomes the support of community members seeking to
support access to our programming.
If you are interested in making a donation to our Tuition Assistance fund:
Online
- Visit https://www.nashobahockey.com/donate
- Indicate your intention by writing "Tuition Assistance Fund" in the memo line
Check
- Make a check made payable to Nashoba Youth Hockey Association, Inc.
- Indicate your intention by writing "Tuition Assistance Fund" in the memo line
- Mail your check to our address: NYHA, P.O. Box 886, Westford, MA 01886.
To make a donation to the KDK Foundation, visit https://secure.donationpay.org/charitysmith/give2.php?f=kdk-foundation