Newton Youth Soccer’s (NYS) mission promotes equal access to soccer for all players. It is our policy that no child should be denied the opportunity to play soccer due to their family’s financial situation. We are proud to offer assistance to any player with demonstrated need.  Our Scholarship Program may be used to reduce or waive registration fees and – if appropriate – to offset the cost of uniforms, soccer equipment, and tournament fees. We also offer payment plans and a used gear swap to support all of our families. Please note that all requests are confidential and questions may be submitted to [email protected].

How to Request Financial Aid

To request financial assistance for any NYS program, submit a confidential request. You will be asked to provide: requested program(s), player details, guardian contact information, amount (if any) that you are able to contribute towards the registration fee, and 1 – 2 sentences about why you are requesting financial aid.

Requests must be submitted at least 7 days before the program registration deadline. Financial aid cannot be applied retroactively. Once you have registered and paid, we cannot refund your money in lieu of a scholarship. NYS may request verification of need.

Payment Plans

If your family does not qualify for financial aid and paying the registration fee will create hardship, please email the Registrar to set up a payment plan using a credit card. We are happy to work with you to get your child registered on time.

Gear Exchange

All NYS and NGS families may take advantage of our biannual soccer gear exchange. In late August and mid March, volunteers coordinate a swap for our community. Participants empty their closest of unused or ill-fitting gear — cleats, jerseys, balls, shin guards, gloves, etc. — and find gently used gear that fits. A donation is not required; the gear exchange is free to all. Attend to save a few bucks, help the environment, and give a deserving pair of soccer cleats and other gear a forever home. (Or at least a home until your child grows again.)

At the end of the event, any leftover gear is donated. This year, we were proud to support Boston Scores, which is in need of soccer cleats for players in grades 3 and older. Boston Scores partners with Boston Public Schools to provide urban youth in grades K-12 with after-school soccer and enrichment programs. Students, divided by gender, typically participate in Scores activities 3-5 days per week. This includes 2 days of soccer practices, 2 days of enrichment classes, and one soccer game day in which teams are transported to nearby soccer fields to play other Scores teams.