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Tuition Waivers are State funded, legislatively mandated that allows public universities to waive the tuition fees for students in foster care who meet certain eligibility requirements. The tuition waivers are usually cover any remaining tuition after other types of financial aid have been processed.

  • As of 2023, there are 35 states that have some type of statewide postsecondary education tuition waiver or scholarship program for students who have been in foster care.
  • 24 states have statewide tuition waivers: Alaska[1], Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, (Dark blue color on the map)
  • 4 states have state funded grant programs for students in foster care are: Ohio, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia. (Light blue color on the map)
  • 7 states have state funded scholarship programs for students in foster care are: Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, and Washington. (Purple color on the map)
  • 15 states and the District of Columbia have only the Federal Chafee Educational Training Voucher: Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin and Wyoming (Yellow color on the map)

Chafee Education Training Vouchers

In 2001, Congress created the Chafee Educational and Training Voucher (ETV) Program, which allows Congress to authorize $60 million annually for education and training vouchers. Since 2002, $43 million has been allocated to states and tribes for ETV to be used for post-secondary education or training, including: Tuition, Books, Fees, Housing, up to $5,000 per year.  With the Family First Prevention Services Act of 2018, youth from foster care are eligible from ages 14-26 and ETV can be used for 5 years total. All states and the District of Columbia manage the federal Education and Training Voucher program. Information on State Independent Living Coordinators is from the Child Welfare Information Gateway.

Below is more detailed information regarding the state legislation, the link to the waiver detail or application, and the contact person/liaison for the state offering the waiver.  Any questions or inquires, please email us at dayangel@uw.edu or Liliana Hernandez at mslhernandez@gmail.com.

 

Alabama

Educational Training Voucher Application
https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=westanniston

Alabama Fostering Hope Scholarship
https://www.fc2sprograms.org/alabama-fostering-hope-scholarship/

 

Alaska

Educational Training Voucher
http://dhss.alaska.gov/ocs/Pages/independentliving/etv.aspx

University of Alaska Presidential Foster Youth Tuition Waiver
Legislation: HB 300Z/SB27
http://www.legis.state.ak.us/PDF/26/BILLS/HB0300Z.pdf
Tuition Waiver Program
http://dhss.alaska.gov/ocs/Pages/independentliving/etv.aspx

Alaska Pacific University Promise Tuition Grant for Foster Youth
http://dhss.alaska.gov/ocs/pages/independentliving/etv.aspx

State Contact 
Yvonne L. Hill, MSW
Social Services Program Officer, Services Array
Office of Children's Services
P.O.Box 110630
Juneau, AK 99811-0630
Yvonne.hill@alaska.gov

 

Arizona

Educational Training Voucher
https://www.fc2sprograms.org/arizona/

ETV Participation Agreement 
https://www.fc2sprograms.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2018/10/AZ1819.pdf

Tuition Waiver Program  
http://www.fc2sprograms.org/arizona/
State Legislation - House Bill 2482, Foster Care Tuition Waiver
https://www.azleg.gov/ars/15/01809-01.htm

State Contact
Arizona Independent Living Coordinator
Barbara Guillen
bguillen@azdes.gov






Name of Institution Program Name Website Type
Arizona State University Bridging Success https://fosteryouth.asu.edu/ 4-year programs
University of Arizona Fostering Success https://fosteringsuccess.arizona.edu 4-year programs

Arkansas

Arkansas Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program
The Arkansas Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program offers funds to youth in foster care and former foster youth up to age 26 to enable them to attend colleges, universities, and vocational training institutions. Students may receive up to $5000 a year for four years as they pursue higher education. The funds may be used for tuition, books, or other qualified costs of attendance. These funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/about-dhs/dcfs/programs-services

University of Arkansas Fostering Success Scholarship
https://scholarships.uark.edu/guide-to-academic-freshman-scholarships/additional-funding-opportunities.php

 

California

California Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program
https://www.chafee.csac.ca.gov/

California State University Tuition Waiver for current and former foster care recipients

https://www2.calstate.edu/attend/student-services/foster-youth/Pages/Foster-Care-CSU-Tuition-Fee-Waiver.aspx

Tuition Waiver legislation

Senate Bill 967 Public postsecondary education: waiver of mandatory systemwide tuition and fees: current or former foster youth amended Section 66025.3 of the Education Code

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billCompareClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720180SB967

California is confusing because while the tuition waiver legislation that is cited is accurate, very few, if any, foster youth qualify for the waiver because it requires that all other forms of aid be used before it kicks in.

The tuition waiver runs through the CalGrant program, which covers tuition costs for low-income students more generally. This grant pays the equivalent of full tuition at a CSU or UC campus or up to $9,220 at a private non-profit institution. Foster youth are given special consideration in that they are not subject to time out of high school requirements (the grant is available up to age 26 rather than just one year after high school) and the grant is available for 8 years rather than 4. Community college students qualify for the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) which pays full tuition costs for any low-income student at our community colleges.

Information on the Cal Grant program for foster youth is at https://www.csac.ca.gov/post/cal-grant-b-foster-youth-award.

Information on the CCPG is at https://home.cccapply.org/en/money/california-college-promise-grant.






Name of Institution Program Name Website Type
Allan Hancock College NextUp https://www.hancockcollege.edu/eops/foster.php 2-year
American River College NextUp https://www.arc.losrios.edu/student-resources/student-support-services/e... 2-year
Antelope Valley College Guardian Scholars https://www.avc.edu/studentservices/foster 2-year
Bakersfield College NextUp https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/enrollment-aid/eops/nextup.html 2-year
Barstow College YESS ILP https://www.barstow.edu/student-services/special-programs-services/nextup 2-year
Berkeley City College NextUp http://www.berkeleycitycollege.edu/wp/foster-youth/ 2-year
Butte College Inspiring Scholars/NextUp http://www.butte.edu/inspiringscholars/ 2-year
Cabrillo College Guardian Scholars https://www.cabrillo.edu/services/fyi/ 2-year
Canada College NextUp https://canadacollege.edu/fysi/index.php 2-year
Cerritos College LINC/NextUp https://www.cerritos.edu/linc/ 2-year
Cerro Coso College NextUp https://www.cerrocoso.edu/services-and-resources/access-programs/nextup.... 2-year
Chabot College Guardian Scholars https://www.chabotcollege.edu/specialprograms/gsp/ 2-year
Chaffey College NextUp/Independent Scholars https://www.chaffey.edu/studentsupport/eops/nextup.php 2-year
Citrus College NextUp/YESS ILP https://www.citruscollege.edu/stdntsrv/eops/Pages/About.aspx 2-year
City College of San Francisco Guardian Scholars https://www.ccsf.edu/student-services/support-programs/guardian-scholars... 2-year
Clovis Community College NextUp https://www.cloviscollege.edu/student-services/student-support-programs/... 2-year
Coastline College NextUp http://www.coastline.edu/services/eops 2-year
College of Alameda NextUp https://alameda.edu/students/eops/ 2-year
College of Marin NextUp http://ss.marin.edu/foster-youth 2-year
College of San Mateo NextUp https://www.collegeofsanmateo.edu/finaid/fosteryouth.php 2-year
College of the Canyons Inspire Scholars Program/NextUp https://www.canyons.edu/studentservices/inspire/index.php 2-year
College of the Desert Foster Youth Services Program https://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/students/foster-youth/default.php 2-year
College of the Redwoods NextUp https://www.redwoods.edu/eops 2-year
College of the Sequoias NextUp/YESS Program https://www.cos.edu/en-us/EOPS/Pages/Next-Up-Program.aspx 2-year
College of the Siskiyous Foster Youth Success Program http://www.siskiyous.edu/fysp/ 2-year
Columbia College FYSI https://www.gocolumbia.edu/fosteryouth/ 2-year
Compton College NextUP/Guardian Scholars https://www.compton.edu/student-support/foster-youth/guardian-scholars.aspx 2-year
Contra Costa College NextUp https://www.contracosta.edu/student-services/eops-care/foster-youth/ 2-year
Copper Mountain College Fostering Success Program https://www.cmccd.edu/foster-youth/ 2-year
Cosumnes River College NextUP/Guardian Scholars https://crc.losrios.edu/student-resources/support-services/nextup/guardi...(foster-youth-services) 2-year
Crafton Hills College Guardian Scholars https://www.craftonhills.edu/current-students/eops-care-calworks/nextup-... 2-year
Cuesta College NextUp https://www.cuesta.edu/student/studentservices/fosteryouth/ 2-year
Cuyamaca College Up!/NextUp https://www.cuyamaca.edu/student-support/additional-support-and-assistan... 2-year
Cypress College NextUp/Guardian Scholars https://www.cypresscollege.edu/services/eops-care-calworks-guardian-scho... 2-year
De Anza College Guardian Scholars https://www.deanza.edu/eops/guardian-scholars.html 2-year
Diablo Valley College START/NextUp http://www.dvc.edu/studentservices/foster-youth/index.html 2-year
East LA College NextUp and Guardian Scholars http://elac.edu/Student-Services/EOPS/CAFYES-NextUP 2-year
El Camino College Guardian Scholars https://www.elcamino.edu/support/resources/guardian-scholars/index.aspx 2-year
Evergreen Valley College YESS Program/NextUp https://www.evc.edu/support-resources/support-programs/youth-empowerment... 2-year
Feather River College NextUp https://www.frc.edu/financialaid/foster-youth 2-year
Folsom Lake College NextUp https://flc.losrios.edu/student-resources/support-services/eops/care/nextup 2-year
Foothill College NextUp https://foothill.edu/gsp/ 2-year
Fresno City College NextUp (Promise Scholars) https://www.fresnocitycollege.edu/student-services/programs/next-up.html 2-year
Fullerton College FYSI http://fosteryouth.fullcoll.edu 2-year
Gavilan College EOPS Foster Youth Services https://www.gavilan.edu/student/eops/foster_youth/index.php 2-year
Glendale College Guardian Scholars https://www.glendale.edu/academics/special-programs/student-equity-progr... 2-year
Golden West College NextUp/Guardian Scholars http://www.goldenwestcollege.edu/guardian-scholars/ 2-year
Grossmont College Guardian Scholars/NextUp https://www.grossmont.edu/student-support/eops-care-nextup/next-up.php 2-year
Hartnell College Guardian Scholars https://www.hartnell.edu/students/programs/fkce/guardian-scholars-progra... 2-year
Imperial Valley College Resilient Scholars https://www.imperial.edu/students/resilient-scholars/ 2-year
Irvine Valley College NextUp https://www.ivc.edu/eops/nextup 2-year
Lake Tahoe Community College NextUp http://www.ltcc.edu/campusresources/fosterstudentresources.php 2-year
Laney College NextUp https://laney.edu/eops-CARE-b2b-CalWORKs/eops-care-b2b-calworks/nextup/ 2-year
Las Positas College NextUp http://www.laspositascollege.edu/financialaid/fosteryouth.php 2-year
Lassen College FYSI https://www.lassencollege.edu/student-services/basecamp/foster-youth/Pag... 2-year
Long Beach City College Guardian Scholars/NextUp https://www.lbcc.edu/foster-youth-support-services 2-year
Los Angeles City College Guardian Scholars/NextUp https://www.lacitycollege.edu/student-services/spr/guardian-scholars 2-year
Los Angeles Harbor College NextUp https://www.lahc.edu/student-services/spr/eops/cafyes 2-year
Los Angeles Mission College Guardian Scholars/NextUp https://www.lamission.edu/EOPS/CAFYES.aspx 2-year
Los Angeles Pierce College Guardian Scholars/NextUp https://www.lapc.edu/student-services/spr/eops/guardian-scholars-program 2-year
Los Angeles Southwest College Guardian Scholars/NextUP https://www.lasc.edu/services/nextup 2-year
Los Angeles Trade-Tech College Guardian Scholars/NextUp https://www.lattc.edu/student-services/spr/fkce 2-year
Los Angeles Valley College Guardian Scholars/NextUp https://www.lavc.edu/eops/guardian-scholars.aspx 2-year
Los Medanos College BRAVO Scholars http://www.losmedanos.edu/fosteryouth/ 2-year
Madera College NextUp https://www.maderacenter.com/student-services/extended-opportunity-progr... 2-year
Mendocino College NextUp https://www.mendocino.edu/support-services/services/all-support-services... 2-year
Merced College NextUp https://www.mccd.edu/resources/nextup/ 2-year
Merritt College NextUp http://www.merritt.edu/wp/cafyes/ 2-year
MiraCosta College R.A.F.F.Y Program https://www.miracosta.edu/student-services/student-equity/raffy.html 2-year
Mission College NextUp https://missioncollege.edu/student_services/outreach/fostering_success/ 2-year
Modesto Junior College NextUp https://mjc.edu/studentservices/eops/nextup.php 2-year
Monterey Peninsula College NextUp https://www.mpc.edu/student-services/specialized-programs/extended-oppor... 2-year
Moorpark College NextUp https://www.moorparkcollege.edu/departments/student-services/guardian-sc... 2-year
Moreno Valley College Guardian Scholars/NextUp http://www.mvc.edu/services/fyss/ 2-year
Mount San Antonio College Reach Program https://www.mtsac.edu/reach/ 2-year
Mount San Jacinto College Guiding Light Program https://www.msjc.edu/guidinglight/ 2-year
Napa Valley College NextUp https://www.napavalley.edu/student-services-and-resources/extended-oppor... 2-year
Norco College NextUp https://www.norcocollege.edu/services/sei/efy/Pages/index.aspx 2-year
Ohlone College NextUp https://www.ohlone.edu/eops 2-year
Orange Coast College Guardian Scholars http://www.orangecoastcollege.edu/student_services/guardian_scholars_MAP... 2-year
Oxnard College NextUp https://www.oxnardcollege.edu/next-program 2-year
Palo Verde College NextUp https://www.paloverde.edu/nextup/default.aspx 2-year
Palomar College FYRST https://www.palomar.edu/fosteryouth/ 2-year
Pasadena City College STARS Program/NextUp https://pasadena.edu/academics/support/eops-foster-youth/nextup.php 2-year
Porterville College Foster Youth Success Program/NextUp https://www.portervillecollege.edu/student-services/foster-youth-success... 2-year
Reedley College Promise Scholars/NextUp https://www.reedleycollege.edu/student-services/extended-opportunity-pro... 2-year
Rio Hondo College Guardian Scholars/NextUp https://www.riohondo.edu/guardian-scholars/ 2-year
Riverside City College Guardian Scholars https://www.rcc.edu/student-support/cultural-engagement-resources/foster... 2-year
Sacramento City College NextUp https://www.scc.losrios.edu/student-resources/support-services/eops-care... 2-year
Saddleback College Bridges Program https://www.saddleback.edu/student-support/specialized-programs/extended... 2-year
San Bernardino Valley College Guardian Scholars Program https://www.valleycollege.edu/student-services/specialized-counseling-se... 2-year
San Diego City College NextUp https://www.sdcity.edu/students/services/eops/ 2-year
San Diego Mesa College FAST Scholars EOPS https://www.sdmesa.edu/student-support/foster-youth/index.shtml 2-year
San Diego Miramar College NextUp https://sdmiramar.edu/services/eops/next-up 2-year
San Joaquin Delta College NextUp https://www.deltacollege.edu/student-services/eopscare-and-nextup/about-... 2-year
San Jose City College Guardian Scholars https://sjcc.edu/students/support-programs/guardian-scholars.aspx 2-year
Santa Ana College Guardian Scholars/NextUp/YESS https://www.sac.edu/StudentServices/Yess/Pages/default.aspx 2-year
Santa Barbara City College Guardian Scholars https://www.sbcc.edu/guardianscholars/ 2-year
Santa Monica College Guardian Scholars/NextUp https://www.smc.edu/student-support/academic-support/counseling/special-... 2-year
Santa Rosa Junior College NextUp https://eops.santarosa.edu/nextup 2-year
Santiago Canyon College NextUp https://www.sccollege.edu/students/studentservices/eops/SitePages/Home.aspx 2-year
Shasta College SCI*FI https://www.shastacollege.edu/student-resources/student-services/sci-fi-... 2-year
Sierra College EOPS https://www.sierracollege.edu/student-services/support-programs/guardian... 2-year
Skyline College Guardian Scholars http://skylinecollege.edu/guardianscholars/ 2-year
Solano College NextUp https://welcome.solano.edu/eops-homepage/ 2-year
Southwestern College Guardian Scholars https://www.swccd.edu/student-support/more-services/eops-care/ 2-year
Taft College NextUp https://www.taftcollege.edu/academics/resources/eops-care/nextup.php 2-year
Ventura College NextUp https://www.venturacollege.edu/departments/student-services/financial-ai... 2-year
Victor Valley College NextUp https://www.vvc.edu/nextup 2-year
West Hills College Coalinga NextUp https://www.westhillscollege.com/coalinga/resources/student-support/eops/ 2-year
West Hills College Lemoore NextUp https://www.westhillscollege.com/lemoore/resources/student-support/eops/ 2-year
West Los Angeles College Guardian Scholars/CAFYES http://www.wlac.edu/Foster-Care/Guardian-Scholar.aspx 2-year
West Valley College NextUp https://www.westvalley.edu/services/eops/nextup.html 2-year
Woodland Community College NextUp https://wcc.yccd.edu/student/eops/ 2-year
Yuba College YESS Program/NextUp https://yc.yccd.edu/student/counseling/foster-youth-support-services/ 2-year
Cal Poly Pomona Renaissance Scholars https://www.cpp.edu/~ssep/renaissance-scholars/ 4-year public
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Guardian Scholars https://deanofstudents.calpoly.edu/gsp 4-year public
Cal State Bakersfield Guardian Scholars Program https://www.csub.edu/gsp 4-year public
Cal State Channel Islands Dolphin Guardian Scholars https://www.csuci.edu/basicneeds/path.htm 4-year public
Cal State Dominguez Hills Toro Guardian Scholars https://www.csudh.edu/tgs/ 4-year public
Cal State East Bay Renaissance Scholars http://www.csueastbay.edu/renaissance/ 4-year public
Cal State Fresno Renaissance Scholars http://www.fresnostate.edu/studentaffairs/rsp/ 4-year public
Cal State Fullerton Guardian Scholars http://www.fullerton.edu/guardianscholars/ 4-year public
Cal State Long Beach Guardian Scholars http://web.csulb.edu/divisions/students/guardian_scholars/ 4-year public
Cal State Los Angeles Guardian Scholars http://www.calstatela.edu/guardianscholars 4-year public
Cal State Monterey Bay Guardian Scholars https://csumb.edu/eosp/guardian-scholars-program 4-year public
Cal State Northridge Resilient Scholars http://www.csun.edu/csun-eop/eop-resilient-scholars-program-rsp 4-year public
Cal State Sacramento Guardian Scholars https://www.csus.edu/student-affairs/centers-programs/guardian-scholars/ 4-year public
Cal State San Bernardino EOP Renaissance Scholars https://www.csusb.edu/eop/renaissance-scholars-program 4-year public
Cal State San Marcos ACE Scholars Services http://www.csusm.edu/ace/ 4-year public
Cal State Sonoma Seawolf Scholars http://www.sonoma.edu/eop/seawolfscholars/ 4-year public
Cal State Stanislaus Promise Scholars https://www.csustan.edu/promise-scholars 4-year public
Chico State PATH Scholars http://www.csuchico.edu/fosteryouth/ 4-year public
Humboldt State Elite Scholars https://elite.humboldt.edu 4-year public
San Diego State Guardian Scholars https://sacd.sdsu.edu/eop/programs/guardian-scholars 4-year public
San Francisco State Guardian Scholars http://www.sfsu.edu/~eop/gs.html 4-year public
San Jose State Guardian Scholars https://www.sjsu.edu/eop/guardian-scholars/index.php 4-year public
UC Berkeley Hope Scholars https://hope.berkeley.edu 4-year public
UC Davis Guardian Scholars https://opportunity.ucdavis.edu/programs/guardian-scholars 4-year public
UC Irvine FYRE Scholars https://fyre.due.uci.edu 4-year public
UC Los Angeles Bruin Guardian Scholars Program http://www.guardianscholars.ucla.edu/ 4-year public
UC Merced Guardian Scholars https://guardianscholars.ucmerced.edu/ 4-year public
UC Riverside Guardian Scholars https://fosteryouth.ucr.edu 4-year public
UC San Diego Hope Scholars https://fas.ucsd.edu/applying/hope-scholars/index.html 4-year public
UC San Francisco Guardian Scholars https://studentlife.ucsf.edu/Guardianscholars 4-year public
UC Santa Barbara Guardian Scholars http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/guardianscholars/home 4-year public
UC Santa Cruz Renaissance Scholars https://renaissancescholars.ucsc.edu/index.html 4-year public
Loyola Marymount Guardian Scholars https://studentaffairs.lmu.edu/community/studentsuccess/guardianscholars... 4-year private
Mount Saint Mary's University Bright Futures https://msmu.libguides.com/foster-youth-resources 4-year private
Pepperdine Horizon Scholar Program https://seaver.pepperdine.edu/admission/content/financial-aid/foster-you... 4-year private
University of San Diego Foster Care Collaborative https://www.sandiego.edu/torero-renaissance-scholars/ 4-year private
University of the Pacific Pacific Promise Scholars https://www.pacific.edu/academics/educational-equity/pacific-promise-sch... 4-year private
USC Trojan Guardian Scholars https://dworakpeck.usc.edu/clinical-programs/trojan-guardian-scholars 4-year private

Colorado

FosterEd Fact Sheet

*For questions, students, please contact fcnavigator@dhe.state.co.us or visit https://cdhe.colorado.gov/programs-and-services/postsecondary-education-programs-and-services/foster-youth-financial

Colorado Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program
https://www.fc2sprograms.org/colorado/

ETV Participation Agreement
https://www.fc2sprograms.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2019/06/CO1920.pdf






Name of Institution Program Name Website Type
Colorado Mesa University  Foster Ed FosterEd | Colorado Department of Higher Education  
University of Colorado- Boulder Foster Ed FosterEd | Colorado Department of Higher Education  
University of Colorado- Colorado Springs Foster Ed FosterEd | Colorado Department of Higher Education  
University of Colorado- Denver Foster Ed FosterEd | Colorado Department of Higher Education  
University of Northern Colorado Foster Ed FosterEd | Colorado Department of Higher Education  
Metropolitan State University of Denver Epic Scholars https://www.msudenver.edu/epic-scholars/ 4-year programs

Connecticut

Post-Secondary Education Program 
State Policy

Connecticut Department of Children & Families:  Policy Manual, PostSecondary Education Expenses, 28-1, page 13

https://portal.ct.gov/DCF/Policy/Legal/V12

https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DCF/Policy/Chapters/28-1.pdf?la=en

College Assistance/ Post Secondary Education Assistance for Adopted Children, 25-2, page 10

https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DCF/Policy/Chapters/25-2-New.pdf?la=en

Post-Secondary Education Program
DCF 2097- Application for Financial Assistance for Post Secondary Education

State Contact 
Independent Living Coordinator,
Lisa Driscoll,
lisa.driscoll@ct.gov

 

Delaware

Educational Training Voucher
https://kids.delaware.gov/fs/independent-living.shtml

Education and Training Voucher Application
https://kids.delaware.gov/fs/independent-living.shtml

Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families Independent Living Contact Information:
Sophia Cywinski
Independent Living Program Manager
Telephone: 302-383-5890
Email: sophia.cywinski@delaware.gov
Mailing Address: 1825 Faulkland Rd, Wilmington, DE 19805

 

District of Columbia

District of Columbia Education and Training Voucher Program
https://www.fc2sprograms.org/washington-d-c/

 

Florida

Florida Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program

https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/independent-living/postsecondary-education-services.shtml

Tuition and Fee Exemption Program: https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/independent-living/tuition-fee-exemption.shtml

State Legislation-240.235(5) http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_Mode=Display_Statute&URL=Ch0240/Sec235.htm&StatuteYear=2000

For questions regarding eligibility or how to obtain a Tuition and Fee Exemption for Students Receiving or Formerly Receiving Services from the Department of Children and Families form, CF-FSP 5220, use one of the following methods:

Florida’s Independent Living Resource Center serves as an information clearinghouse to address all areas of Independent Living Services
CALL 1-844-ILYOUTH (1-844-459-6884)

State Contact

Cal Walton, III J.D
Deputy Director
Office of Continuing Care
Florida Department of Children and Families
Cell: 850-491-0204
cal.walton@myflfamilies.com

Positive Pathways
Positive Pathways is a program sponsored by Educate Tomorrow Corps and the Florida Department of Children and Families.The program's mission is to support student support professionals who help youth from foster care transition to and through college. 

Dr. Steve J. Rios, Ed. D.
Senior Director
Positive Pathways Program
Educate Tomorrow
(954) 990-3848

Pathways@EducateTomorrow.org                                          
https://www.positivepathwaysflorida.org/

State Contact
Becky Pengelley
Department of Children and Families
Campus Coach Project Lead
becky.pengelley@myflfamilies.com
 






Name of Institution Program Name Website Type
Florida State University The Unconquered Scholars Program https://care.fsu.edu/UnconqueredScholars 4-year programs
University of Central Florida Knight Alliance Network https://scs.sdes.ucf.edu/foster-youth-and-homeless-students/ 4 year programs
Florida Atlantic University Educate Tomorrow at FAU https://www.fau.edu/uas/educate-tomorrow/ 4-year programs
Florida International University Fostering Panther Pride https://sas.fiu.edu/fpp/ 4-year programs
University of South Florida USF Pearls https://www.usf.edu/student-affairs/departments/pearls/index.aspx 4-year programs
Florida State College at Jacksonville Educate Tomorrow at FSCJ https://www.fscj.edu/student-services/student-resources/educate-tomorrow#:~:text=Mission%20Statement,capacities%20to%20the%20fullest%20extent. 2-year programs
Florida State University  Unconquered Scholars https://care.fsu.edu/UnconqueredScholars 4-year programs
St. Petersburg College RISE https://spcollege.edu/current-students/student-affairs/student-support-r... 2-year programs
Seminole State College  Office of Holistic Support https://www.seminolestate.edu/raider-support 2-year programs
Miami Dade College Educate Tomorrow at MDC https://www.mdc.edu/singlestop/services/educate-tomorrow-at-mdc/ 2-year programs
University of Central Florida  Knight Alliance Network https://scs.sdes.ucf.edu/foster-youth-and-homeless-students/ 4-year programs
University of North Florida The Nesting Place https://www.unf.edu/deanofstudents/care-services/nesting-place-home.html 4-year programs
Florida A&M University Dorothy Henderson Scholar Program Foster Care & Homeless https://www.famu.edu/administration/division-of-student-affairs/case-man... 2-year programs
University of Florida Fostering Success https://firstgeneration.ufsa.ufl.edu/former-foster-youth/ 4-year programs

Georgia

Georgia Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program
https://embarkgeorgia.org/etv

Georgia Resilient, Youth Centered, Stable and Empowered (GA RYSE) Program is Georgia’s Division of Family and Children Services Independent Living Program Independent Living Program.
http://www.garyse-ilp.org/

Questions: Contact your Independent Living Specialist directly.  You can also contact the Fanning ETV team at etv@fanning.uga.edu.

Tuition Waiver
Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-3-660
https://codes.findlaw.com/ga/title-20-education/ga-code-sect-20-3-660.html

Candis L. Jones, LAPC
GARYSE/Chafee Program Director
Georgia Department of Human Services
Division of Family & Children Services
2 Peachtree Street, NE
Suite 26-293
Atlanta, GA 30303
Candis.Jones@dhs.ga.gov






Name of Institution Program Name Website Type
East Georgia State College Bobcat Bridge https://www.ega.edu/about/at-a-glance/policies-and-procedures-of-the-college/04-bobcat-bridge-program.html 2 year program

Hawaii

Hawaii Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program
https://shakatown.com/youth/education?page=financial_help

Hawaii Independent Living Program
https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/ssd/home/child-welfare-services/ilp/

 

Idaho

Idaho Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program
http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/Children/AdoptionFoster/ETVDescription.pdf






Name of Institution Program Name Website Type
Boise State University Impact Scholars Program https://www.boisestate.edu/studentoutreach/impact-scholars-program/ 4-year programs

Illinois

Illinois Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program
https://www2.illinois.gov/dcfs/aboutus/notices/documents/cfs_449-3_application_for_education_and_training_voucher_funds_(fillable).pdf

Community College Payment Program
State Policy 
http://www.illinois.gov/dcfs/brighterfutures/independence/Documents/YIS.pdf 

Illinois Tuition Waiver Legislation
Public Act 100-1045
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/fulltext.asp?Name=100-1045

State Contact
Illinois Department of Child and Family Services
Education Advisers 
1-815-753-5562
Youth Hotline
1-866-459-6884






Name of Institution Program Name Website Type
University of Illinois Urban Champagne  Fostering Hope and Success - School of Social Work (illinois.edu) www.bsu.edu/guardianscholars 4-year programs

Indiana

Indiana Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program
https://indianaetv.org






Name of Institution Program Name Website Type
Ball State University Guardian Scholars Fostering Jayhawk Success | TRIO SES & STEM (ku.edu)  4-year programs

 

Iowa

Iowa Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program
https://www.iowacollegeaid.gov/ETV

All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship
Priority for students who age out of foster care
https://www.iowacollegeaid.gov/AllIowaOpportunityScholarship

Iowa Opportunity Foster Care Grant
http://www.iowaaftercare.org/PDF%20files/All%20Iowa%20Opportunity%20Foster%20Care%20Grant%20(AIOFCG).pdf

State Contact
Iowa Department of Human Services
Tonia Smith
tsmith2@dhs.state.ia.us

Tristan Lynn
ETV Coordinator
Iowa Department of Human Services
tristan.lynn@iowa.gov

State Legislation
Iowa Code 2020, Section 261.87 All Iowa opportunity scholarship program and fund
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/261.87.pdf

 

Kansas

Kansas Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program
http://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/PPS/Pages/Education-and-Training-Voucher.aspx

Kansas Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program Appilcation
http://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/PPS/Documents/PPM_Forms/Section_7000_Forms/PPS7001.pdf

Kansas Foster Child Education Assistance Program
http://www.kansasregents.org/resources/PDF/641-2010FosterCareWaiverApp8AFCEdassistanceapplication.pdf 
State Legislation: 
K.S.A. 75-53,112, http://www.ksrevisor.org/statutes/chapters/ch75/075_053_0112.html

State Contact
Department of Children and Families Independent Living Coordinator
Michelle Reichart
State Independent Living (IL)/ETV Program Manager
Kanasas Department for Children and Families 
Michelle.Reichart@ks.gov






Name of Institution Program Name Website Type
University of Kansas Fostering JayHawk success https://www.kkgu.org 4-year programs
Wichita State University Kansas Kids @ GEAR UP Cards Going Far — Cards Going FAR (louisville.edu) 4-year programs

Kentucky 

Education Training Voucher

https://www.kheaa.com/pdf/pubs/ky/getin/KYGIch2Part2.pdf

Tuition Waiver for foster and adopted children
http://louisville.edu/financialaid/tuition-waivers/tuition-waiver-for-foster-and-adopted-children

State Legislation
KRS164.2847(5)           
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=46316
​
State Contact 
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Independent Living Coordinator
Lorraine Wilbur
State Independent Living (IL) Coordinator
lorraine.wilbur@ky.gov






Name of Institution Program Name Website Type
University of Louisville Fostering Academic Resilience Scholars Program The Beacon Project | Western Kentucky University (wku.edu) 4-year programs
Western Kentucky University Beacon Project Success Coaching | CMASS | UMass Amherst 4-year programs

Louisiana

Louisiana Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program  
http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/assets/docs/searchable/Child%20Welfare/YouthLink/ETV_Flyer.pdf

State Contact>
LaToya Saulsby
Foster Care and Transitioning Youth Consultant
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services
LaToya.Saulsby.DCFS@LA.GOV

 

Maine 

Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program  

https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ocfs/cw/chafee.htm

Post Secondary Education Tuition Waiver Program for Foster Care
http://www.famemaine.com/maine_grants_loans/tuition-waiver-program/
State Policy 
http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ocfs/cw/post.htm 

State Legislation
Title 20: Part 5: Chapter 429: http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/statutes/20-A/title20-Asec12572.html

State Contact:
Youth must submit an application form to the Finance Authority of Maine in order to qualify for the waiver. Waivers are awarded on a competitive basis. You may obtain an application form from:

Finance Authority of Maine
5 Community Drive
Augusta, Maine 04333
Education@famemaine.com
Tel: 1-800-228-3734, or (207) 623-3263

Dulcey Laberge
Independent Living Coordinator/ETV Coordinator
Maine Department of Health and Human Services
dulcey.laberge@maine.gov

 

Maryland

Maryland Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program  
https://www.fc2sprograms.org/maryland/

Tuition Waiver for Foster Care Recipients 
http://mhec.maryland.gov/preparing/Pages/FinancialAid/ProgramDescriptions/prog_fostercare.aspx

State Legislation
Section 15-106.1 of the Education Article of the Maryland Annotated Code
http://law.justia.com/codes/maryland/2005/ged/15-106.1.html 

State Contacts
Maryland Higher Education Commission
OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Donna E. Thomas, Director 
1-800-974-0203 
donnae.thomas@maryland.gov
 

Peaches Wilson, LCSW-C
Education Analyst
Maryland Department of Human Services
311 W. Saratoga Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Peaches.Wilson@maryland.gov

http://mdconnectmylife.org/

 

Massachusetts

Massachusetts Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program  
https://www.mass.gov/service-details/adolescent-tuition-assistance

Foster Child Tuition Waiver and Fee Assistance Program
http://www.mass.edu/osfa/programs/dcffoster.asp 

State Legislation: Part I Administration of the Government, Title II Executive and administrative officers of the commonwealth, Chapter 15 A Section 19 Public Education Title 2
https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter15A/Section19

State Contact
MA Dept of Higher Education
Office of Student Financial Assistance
Department of Children and Families Adopted Child Tuition Waiver and Fee Assistance Program 
Michelle Banks
Adolescent Program Supervisor
Massachusetts Department of Children and Families
600 Washington St.
Boston, MA 02111
michelle.banks@state.ma.us
 
For complete program guidelines please visit www.osfa.mass.edu. For more information about program deadlines and requirements, contact the Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance at (617) 391-6070.  For the Department of Children and Families please call (617) 748-2000. 






Name of Institution Program Name Website Type
University of Massachusetts- Amherst Success Coaching  https://www.svsu.edu/socialwork/about/fastprogram 4 year college

Michigan

Michigan Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program  
https://mietv.samaritas.org

Fostering Futures Scholarship
https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/0,4636,7-372--481213--,00.html

State Legislation
Statute 722.1030, Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund Act (excerpt), Act 525 of 2008
http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(h0yphk3s0zcjfea4kvhqi23k))/mileg.aspx?page=getobject&objectname=mcl-722-1030

Ann Rossi
Education and Employment Analyst
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Office of Child Welfare Policy and Programs/Children's Services Agency
235 S. Grand Avenue
Suite 510
Lansing, MI 48909
rossia@michigan.gov






Name of Institution Program Name Website Type
Saginaw Valley State University  Fostering an Academic Successful Transition (F.A.S.T.) Program https://www.ferris.edu/administration/president/DiversityOffice/fofyi/homepage.htm 4 year college
Ferris State University Ferris Youth Initiative Johnson Scholars Program  www.emich.edu 4-year programs
Eastern Michigan University Mentoring, Access, and Guidance in College (MAGIC) Champs.wayne.edu 4-year programs
Wayne State University CHAMPS https://www.gvsu.edu/cwge/fostering-laker-success-16.htm 4-year programs
Grand Valley State University  Fostering Laker Success  https://www.umflint.edu/eoi/mpowering-my-success/ 4-year programs
University of Michigan-Flint  Mpowering My Success https://www.emich.edu/dei/centers-programs/magic/ 4-year programs
Eastern Michigan University  MAGIC (Mentorship, Access, Guidance in College) blavinscholars@umich.edu 4-year programs
University of Michigan Ann Arbor Blavin Scholars https://fame.socialwork.msu.edu/ 4-year programs
Michigan State University   Fostering Academic and Mentoring Excellence (FAME) Seita Scholars Program | Western Michigan University (wmich.edu) 4-year programs
Western Michigan State University   Seita Scholars https://www.wccnet.edu/succeed/personal/reach.php 2-year programs
Washtenaw Community College REACH https://www.lcc.edu/services/fostering-stars/ 2-year programs
Lansing Community College Fostering S.T.A.R.S. https://www.augsburg.edu/augsburgfamilyscholars/ 4-year programs

Minnesota

Minnesota Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program  
https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/adolescent-services/programs-services/education-and-training-voucher.jsp

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System Procedures

Sec. 7. 
[136A.1241] FOSTERING INDEPENDENCE HIGHER EDUCATION GRANTS.
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF0007&session=ls92&session_number=1&session_year=2021&version=latest

 

Jill Von Holtum ETV Coordinator,
https://www.mdcps.ms.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/DFCS-Policy-Section-D-09-11-17.pdf
 






Name of Institution Program Name Website Type
Augsburg University Augsburg Family Scholars Center for Student Success | Special Populations - Jackson College (jccmi.edu) 2 year program

Missouri 

Missouri  Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program  
https://dss.mo.gov/cd/older-youth-program/education.htm

Child Welfare Manual, Section 4, Alternative Care, Chapter 5, Older Youth Programs, Post Secondary Educational Opportunities

https://dssmanuals.mo.gov/child-welfare-manual/child-welfare-manual-2019-update/

Missouri Reach brochure
https://dss.mo.gov/cd/older-youth-program/files/missouri-reach-brochure.pdf

State Legislation

Missouri Statute 173.270 Foster care or residential care students, waiver of tuition and fees
http://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=173.270&bid=8815&hl=

State Contact
Sally A. Gaines, MSW
Program Development Specialist
Older Youth Program
Children's Division
P.O. Box 88
Jefferson City, MO 65103
Sally.A.Gaines@dss.mo.gov

 

Missippi






Name of Institution Program Name Website Type
Jackson College Center for Student Success Camden Fellows - Student Academic Success (rutgers.edu) 4 year programs

Montana

Montana  Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program  

https://www.reachhighermontana.org/plan-your-future/youth-in-foster-care

Rhonda Safford
ETV Coordinator
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services
Child and Family Services
PO Box 8005
Helena, MT 59604-8005
rsafford@ReachHigherMontana.org

 

Nebraska

Nebraska  Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program  
http://www.central-plains.org/etv.html

Deanna Brakhage
Independent Living Coordinator/ETV Coordinator
Program Specialist, DHHS Policy Unit
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Division of Children and Family Services
http://www.childrenscabinet.org/family-youth/youth-education-and-training/foster-youth-support

Nevada

Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents Tuition Waiver
https://nshe.nevada.edu/2018/09/board-of-regents-approve-nevada-foster-care-fee-waiver-initiative/

Nevada System of Higher Education Foster Youth Success Initiative
https://nshe.nevada.edu/initiatives/foster-youth/

Nevada Board of Regents Handbook Nev. Syst. of Higher Educ. Bd. of Regents T4-CH17, Fee Waiver for Nevada Foster Youth
https://nshe.nevada.edu/wp-content/uploads/file/BoardOfRegents/Handbook/title4//T4-CH17%20Fees%20and%20Expenses.pdf

Board of Regents Tuition Waiver Application
https://nshe.nevada.edu/wp-content/uploads/Academic-Affairs/NSHEFosterYouthFeeWaiver_Accessible_March2020.pdf

Jan Fragale
Social Services Chief III
Independent Living Coordinator for State
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services
Division of Child and Family Services
4126 Technology Way 3rd Floor
Carson City, NV 89706
IL@dcfs.nv.gov






Name of Institution Program Name Website Type
University of Nevada, Las Vegas UNLV Fostering Scholars Program https://www.unr.edu/first-in-the-pack/fostering-the-pack 4-year programs
University of Nevada, Reno UNR Fostering the Pack https://www.tmcc.edu/diversity/fostering-college-success 2-year programs
Truckee Meadows Community College TMCC Fostering College Success Program https://ohioreach.org/network  

New Hampshire  

New Hampshire  Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program  
https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dcyf/aftercare.htm

Community College System of New Hampshire Tuition Waiver for Children in Foster Care

https://www.ccsnh.edu/paying-for-college/resources/tuition-waiver-programs/

State Legislation
Chapter 187-A, State College and University System
Title XV, Section 187-A:20-b http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/xv/187-A/187-A-20-b.htm

State Contact 
Rob Rodler
Adolescent Program Specialist
Division for Children, Youth and Families
Sununu Youth Services Center
1056 N. River Road
Manchester, NH 03104
Email: rrodler@dhhs.state.nh.us

New Jersey

New Jersey Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program  
https://www.embrella.org/pdf/scholarship/njfc-overview.pdf

https://www.fafsonline.org/njfc-scholars-program

State Legislation
Title 30. Chapter 4C. Article VIII. (New) Statewide Tuition Waiver  Program. §§1-5 -C.30:4C-101
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2002/Bills/AL03/132_.PDF

State Contact 
Niambi London
Independent Living Coordinator
New Jersey Department of Children and Families
Office of Adolescent Services
50 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
Niambi London Independent Living Coordinator New Jersey Department of Children and Families Office of Adolescent Services 50 East State Street Trenton, NJ 08625 niambi.london@dcf.state.nj.us

Marjorie Blicharz, M.Ed
Director of Scholarship Programs
Foster and Adoptive Family Services
mblicharz@fafsonline.org






Name of Institution Program Name Website Type
Rutgers University  Camden Fellows https://www.suny.edu/fycsi/  

New Mexico

Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program  

https://cyfd.org/terrific-teens/educational-support

Tuition Waiver

http://albuquerquefoundation.org/uploads/files/Tuition%20Waiver%20Brochure.pdf 
State Legislation
CS/SB 206
Foster Care System Tuition Waiver
http://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/14%20regular/LESCAnalysis/SB0206.PDF
​
State Contact
Molly Clement, Youth Services Bureau Chief & Independent Living Coordinator/ETV Coordinator
PO Drawer 5160
Room 254
PERA Building
Santa Fe, NM 87502

molly.clement@state.nm.us

 

New York

Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program  
https://ocfs.ny.gov/main/ddps/adolescent/etv.asp

Foster Youth College Success Initiative
http://www.nysed.gov/postsecondary-services/foster-youth-college-success-initiative

Tuition Free Degree Program- Excelsior Scholarship

https://www.ny.gov/programs/tuition-free-degree-program-excelsior-scholarship

State Legislation
New York Education Law 6456, Foster Youth College Success Initiative
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/EDN/6456

Tuition Free Degree Program- Excelsior Scholarship
https://www.ny.gov/programs/tuition-free-degree-program-excelsior-scholarship

Kerri Barber
Director Education and Transitional Support Services
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
Division of Youth Development and Partnerships for Success
52 Washington Street
Room 338 North
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Kerri.Barber@ocfs.ny.gov






Name of Institution Program Name Website Type
State University of New York  Foster youth College Success Initiative,  Program and Initiatives – The City University of New York (cuny.edu)
City University of New York  Seek/College Discovery Youth Matter https://www.unlv.edu/sll/scholarships/fostering-scholars 4-year programs

North Carolina

North Carolina Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program  
https://www.fc2sprograms.org/north-carolina/

 

North Carolina Reach
https://www.ncreach.org/faq/

State Contact
Erin Conner
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Division of Social Services, Child Welfare
820 South Boylan Avenue
2408 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-2408
Danielle.McConaga@dhhs.nc.gov
 

North Dakota

North Dakota Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program  
http://www.nd.gov/dhs/services/childfamily/fostercare/chafee.html

Ohio

State Contact
Brittany Fode
Independent Living Coordinator/ETV Coordinator
Administrator for Guardianship and Facility Licensing
North Dakota Department of Human Services
Division of Children and Family Services
https://www.fc2sprograms.org/ohio

State Legislation
Ohio Revised Code 3333.122. Ohio college opportunity grant program
https://www.pcsao.org/programs/ohio-reach

State Contact
Laurie Valentine
Program Manager
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
Office of Families and Children
PO Box 183204
Columbus, OH 43218-3204
Laurie.Valentine@jfs.ohio.gov





Name of Institution Program Name Website
Aultman College Ohio Reach https://ohioreach.org/network
Belmont College  Ohio Reach https://ohioreach.org/network
Buckeye Hills Career Center Ohio Reach https://ohioreach.org/network
Canton City Career & Technical Center  Ohio Reach https://ohioreach.org/network
Choffin Career & Technical Center  Ohio Reach https://ohioreach.org/network
Clark State College Ohio Reach https://ohioreach.org/network
Cleveland State University  Ohio Reach https://ohioreach.org/network
Collins Career Technical Center  Ohio Reach https://ohioreach.org/network
Columbus City Adult Education Ohio Reach https://ohioreach.org/network
Columbus State Community College  Ohio Reach https://ohioreach.org/network
Cuyahoga Community College  Ohio Reach https://ohioreach.org/network
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center Ohio Reach https://ohioreach.org/network
Defiance College Ohio Reach https://ohioreach.org/network
Hocking College  Ohio Reach https://ohioreach.org/network
Kent State University  Ohio Reach https://ohioreach.org/network
Mahoning County Career and Technical Center  Ohio Reach https://ohioreach.org/network
Miami University  Ohio Reach https://ohioreach.org/network
Mid-East Career and Technical Centers  Ohio Reach https://ohioreach.org/network
North Central State College  Ohio Reach https://ohioreach.org/network
Ohio University  Ohio Reach https://ohioreach.org/network
The Ohio State University  Ohio Reach https://ohioreach.org/network
The Ohio State University - Mansfield Campus  Ohio Reach https://ohioreach.org/network
Rhodes State College  Ohio Reach https://ohioreach.org/network
Stark State College  Ohio Reach https://ohioreach.org/network
The University of Akron  Ohio Reach https://ohioreach.org/network
Washington County Career & Technical Center  Ohio Reach https://ohioreach.org/network
Wahington State College of Ohio   Ohio Reach https://ohioreach.org/network
Wright State University  Ohio Reach https://ohioreach.org/network

Oklahoma 

Oklahoma Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program
https://oksa.ou.edu/content/education-and-training-voucher-etv

Tuition Waivers  
https://secure.okcollegestart.org/Financial_Aid_Planning/Scholarships/Miscellaneous_Scholarships/Independent_Living_Act.aspx 
State Legislation 
10A Oklahoma Children and Juvenile Code, Section 1-9-107 & 2010 
http://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=445839

State Contact
Jennifer Boyer
Programs Supervisor, Successful Adulthood Program, Perm. and Well-being Unit
Independent Living Coordinator
Oklahoma Department of Human Services
https://oregonstudentaid.gov/chafee-etg.aspx

Waive Tuition and Fees for current or former foster child under 25 years of age.
Oregon Tuition & Fee Waiver FAQ: https://oregonstudentaid.gov/grants-doc/TuitionWaiverQuickFacts.pdf

Oregon University System Q&A for Students: Foster Youth Tuition and Fee Waiver (HB 3417)
https://www.eou.edu/fao/files/2011/08/FosterYouthQAfinal.pdf​
 

State Legislation
Oregon Revised Statute 350.300
Waiver of tuition and fees for foster child
https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/350.300

State Contact
Adrienne Clark
DHS CW Chafee Program Coordinator
Oregon Department of Human Services
Independent Living Programs
500 Summer Street NE
Salem, OR 97301-1069
ADRIENNE.L.CLARK@dhsoha.state.or.us

Peggy Cooksey
Grants Administrator
Oregon Student Access Commission
1500 Valley River Dr. Suite 100
Eugene, OR 97401
peggy.d.cooksey@state.or.us
http://www.oregonstudentaid.gov/ Toll-free: 1-800-452-8807

 

Pennsylvania

Chafee Education and Training Grant Program

https://www.pheaa.org/funding-opportunities/other-educational-aid/chafee-program.shtml

Chafee Education and Training Grant Program Application

https://www.pheaa.org/funding-opportunities/other-educational-aid/pdf/chafee/chafee-application.pdf

Fostering Independence Tuition Waiver Program
https://www.pheaa.org/funding-opportunities/other-educational-aid/foster-education.shtml

Tuition Waiver Legislation

Fostering Independence through Education Waiver, Section 2601-k.

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/CFDOCS/Legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2019&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=1615&pn=2268

Fostering Independence Through Education Act Brochure

https://www.psrfa.org/wp-content/uploads/Factsheet-2019PA-TuitionWaiverProgram.pdf

Teresa Musser
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Office of Children, Youth, and Families
625 Forster Street
Harrisburg, PA 17120
temusser@pa.gov





Name of Institution Program Name Website
Westmoreland County Community College  PAW --Partners At Westmoreland- Fostering Success https://westmoreland.edu/academics/academic-services/paw.html
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania  PROFS https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/student-assista...
East Stroudsburg University Fostering Warriors https://www.esu.edu/health-and-wellness/fostering-warriors/index.cfm
Manor College SOAR https://manor.edu/student-life/soar/
Penn State Abington Fostering Lions https://www.abington.psu.edu/campus-life/student-care-and-advocacy/foste...
Community College of Allegheny County Fostering Your Success https://www.ccac.edu/about/diversity/fostering-your-success.php
Pittsburgh Technical College STRIVE https://ptcollege.edu/financial-aid/foster-care-tuition-waiver/
West Chester University WCU Promise Program https://wcupa.edu/promiseprogram
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania PROFS https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/student-assista... 
The Pennsylvania State University The Fostering Lions Program https://www.solutionsnetwork.psu.edu/education/fostering-lions-program
Penn State Abington Fostering Lions  https://www.abington.psu.edu/campus-life/student-care-and-advocacy/foste...
Community College of Philadelphia Fostering Caring Connections https://www.myccp.online/division-access-and-community-engagement-dace/f...
Pennsylvania State University Fostering Lions https://www.solutionsnetwork.psu.edu/education/fostering-lions-program

Puerto Rico

Education and Training Voucher

Administración de Familia y Niños, Servicio de Vida Independiente

ahttp://www.adfan.pr.gov/AdministracionesAuxiliares/CuidadoSustitutoAdopc...(Solicitud%20de%20Autorizaci%C3%B3n%20CEE-SA-2020-6713).pdf

 

Agency Contact
Pedro Cartagena Martínez
Puerto Rico Administration for Children and Families
Department of the Family
PO Box 194090
San Juan, PR 00919-4090
 

Rhode Island

Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families Post-Secondary Tuition Assistance Program Frequently Asked Questions

State Policy

Department of Children, Youth and Families’ Higher Education Opportunity Incentive Grant Program Policy
TITLE 42 State Affairs and Government
CHAPTER 42-72.8 Department of Children, Youth, and Families' Higher Education Opportunity Incentive Grant Section 42-72.8-2
http://www.dcyf.ri.gov/policyregs/higher_education_opportunity_incentive_grant_program_policy.htm

State Legislation
http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE42/42-72.8/INDEX.htm

​State Contact 
Mike Burk 
Administrator,
Department of Children, Youth & Families
401-528-3576
mike.burk@dcyf.ri.gov

 

South Carolina

Education Training Voucher
http://www.che.sc.gov/Students,FamiliesMilitary/PayingForCollege/FinancialAssistanceAvailable/ScholarshipsGrantsforSCResidents/SCNeed-basedGrantProgram.aspx 

Code of Regulations

62–460. Program Definitions for Administering South Carolina Need-based Grants at Public Institutions.

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/coderegs/Chapter%2062.pdf

State Contacts

Patrice White
Independent Living Advocate< br/> South Carolina Department of Social Services
1535 Confederate Avenue
Room 520-1
Columbia, SC 29201
ghampton@che.sc.gov

 

South Dakota

South Dakota Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program  
https://dss.sd.gov/childprotection/independentlivingprogram/educationtraining.aspx

State Contact
Eric Grover, MSW< br/> Program Specialist
South Dakota Department of Social Services
510 North Cambell Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
Eric.Grover@state.sd.us

 

Tennessee

Chafee Education Training Voucher

https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/dcs/documents/youthintransition/il/Services_Available_under_TN_DCS_IL.pdf

Tennessee Hope Foster Child Tuition Grant

https://www.tn.gov/collegepays/money-for-college/grant-programs/tn-hope-foster-child-tuition-grant.html

State Legislation
Code § 49-4-933, HOPE scholarship -- Foster child tuition grant.
https://www.lawserver.com/law/state/tennessee/tn-code/tennessee_code_49-4-933

Tennessee Promise
A scholarship program offering TN high school graduates two years of community or technical college tuition-free.
http://driveto55.org/initiatives/tennessee-promise/

State Contact
Courtney Matthews>br /> Independent Living Program Director
Tennessee Department of Children's Services
https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Protection/Youth_and_Young_Adults/Education/ETV.asp

 

Texas

Texas Tuition Waiver
http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Protection/Youth_and_Young_Adults/Education/state_college_tuition_waiver.asp

​State Legislation
Texas Education Code §54.366-.367: Exemptions for Students under Conservatorship of Department of Family and Protective Services 
http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/ED/htm/ED.54.htm 

State Contact
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
5425 Polk St, Houston, TX 77023
Mail Code W-157
www.dfps.state.tx.us
www.texasyouthconnection.org

 






Name of Institution Program Name Website Type
Sam Houston State University’s  Forward Program https://www.shsu.edu/dept/fye/forward/#:~:text=The%20mission%20of%20Sam%20Houston,and%20transition%20smoothly%20through%20college.  
Texas Colleges  Texas Higher Ed Foster Care Liaisons  https://www.utsa.edu/fosteringfutures/ 4 year program
Texas A & M University Former Foster and Adopted Aggie Program (FFAA)  Former Foster & Adopted Aggies | Student Assistance Services - Student Life | Texas A&M University (tamu.edu) 4 year program
Texas A & M International University Guide Program TAMIU G.U.I.D.E Foster Care Program 2 year program
North Central Texas College  Ignite IGNITE | North Central Texas College (nctc.edu) 2 year program
Lone Star College  LSC Navigators LSC Navigators | (lonestar.edu) 2 year program
Texas Tech University Fostering Futures Program  Fostering Futures | Undergraduate Admissions | TTU 2 year program
University of Texas at Arlington Foster Care Program  Student Success - Office of the President - The University of Texas at Arlington (uta.edu) 2 yr program
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Island Harbor www.tamucc.edu/island-harbor  
The University of Texas at San Antonio Fostering Futures  https://www.tamucc.edu/academics/support/academic-coaching/island-harbor...  
Texas Woman's University Frontier Program https://twu.edu/foster-care-alumni/  
Texas State University FACES--Foster Care Alumni Creating Educational Success https://www.dos.txst.edu/services/care-center/faces.html  
Texas A&M University-San Antonio F.A.T.E. Center https://www.tamusa.edu/student-resources/academic-affairs/foster-care-su...  
The University of Texas at Austin  Spark https://spark.socialwork.utexas.edu/  
Texas A&M University Central Texas Warrior Center for Student Success Warrior Center for Student Success - Warrior Engage (campuslabs.com)  
Texas A&M University-Kingsville Fostering Towards Success https://www.tamuk.edu/studentsuccess/fostering-towards-success.html  
Prairie View A&M University Panthers Fostering Success https://www.pvamu.edu/sa/panthers-fostering-success/  
University of Texas at Austin Spark Program https://spark.socialwork.utexas.edu/  

Utah

Utah Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program

https://jobs.utah.gov/wioa/07_145.pdf

 

State Legislation

 

State Contact
Crystal Vail, Administrator II
Division of Child and Family Services
195 North 1950 West, SLC UT 84116
https://www.vsac.org/pay/student-aid-options/scholarships/foster-care-youth

Vermont

State Legislation
Title 16 : Education, Chapter 087 : Grants, Scholarship, And Education Loan Programs
§ 2845. Trust fund; grants; students in Department for Children and Families custody
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/16/087/02845

State Contact
Amanda Churchill
Policy & Practice Specialist
Independent Living Coordinator
Vermont Department for Children and Families
Family Services Division
280 State Drive
Waterbury, VT 05671
amanda.churchill@vermont.gov Information Last Updated 23-August-2019

 

Virginia

Virginia Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program
https://dss.virginia.gov/family/fc/etv.cgi

Community College Tuition Grant 
https://www.dss.virginia.gov/family/fc/independent.cgi

State Legistaltion:
§ 23.1-601. Public institutions of higher education; grants for tuition and fees for certain individuals.
https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title23.1/chapter6/section23.1-601/

Great Expectations, connecting foster youth with college success
http://greatexpectations.vccs.edu/

State Contact
Laurie Owens 
Virginia Community College System
300 Arboretum Place, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23236
Director of Financial Aid
lowens@vccs.edu 

Letha Moore-Jones
State IL Coordinator & Youth Services Supervisor
Virginia Department of Social Services
Division of Family Services
letha.moore-jones@dss.virginia.gov






Name of Institution Program Name Website Type
VA Community Colleges  Great Expectations  https://greatexpectations.vccs.edu/ 4-year programs

Washington

Washington Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program

https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/services/education-for-foster-youth/etv

 

Passport to College Promise Scholarship
https://readysetgrad.wa.gov/college/passport-foster-youth-promise-program

Passport to College Incentive Grant Summary
https://www.wsac.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2018.PassportGrantInformation.pdf

Passport for Foster Youth Scholarship Consent Form
https://readysetgrad.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2017.03.passportconsentform.pdf

State Legislation

State Contact
Dawn Cypriano-McAferty
Program Manager, Washington Student Achievement Council
dawnc@wsac.wa.gov

Peggy Lewis
Independent Living Program Manager
Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families
peggy.lewis@dcyf.wa.gov

 






Name of Institution Program Name Website Type
Seattle University Fostering Scholars Program Fostering Scholars | Scholarships | Scholarships & Grants | Financial Aid & Scholarships | Admissions & Aid | Seattle University 4-year programs
University of Washington - Seattle UW Champions Program https://depts.washington.edu/omadcs/champions/ Both
Olympic College Passport Program https://www.olympic.edu/fund-your-education/grants/passport-program-fost... 2-year programs
Bellevue College Passport to College https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/trio/services/passport-to-college/ Both
Grays Harbor College Passport To Careers https://www.ghc.edu/trio/passport-to-careers Both
Highline College Passport to Careers https://trio.highline.edu/passport-to-careers/ 2-year programs
Bellingham Technical College Passport to Careers https://www.btc.edu/CurrentStudents/FinancialResources/Passport.html 2-year programs
Lower Columbia College  Passport to College  https://lowercolumbia.edu/passport-foster-youth/ 4-year programs
Saint Martin's University Passport to Careers https://www.stmartin.edu/admissions-financial-aid/undergraduate/applying... 4-year programs
Washington State University Passport to College https://provost.wsu.edu/passport/ 4-year programs
Peninsula College Passport to Careers https://pencol.edu/scholarships/foster-youth-unaccompanied-homeless-yout... 2-year programs
Green River College Passport to Careers https://www.greenriver.edu/students/get-involved/diversity-equity-and-in... 2-year programs
Spokane Community College Passport to Careers https://scc.spokane.edu/For-Our-Students/Student-Resources/Multicultural... 4-year programs
Seattle University Fostering Scholars Program https://www.seattleu.edu/fosteringscholars/ 4-year programs
Saint Martin's University Passport to College Promise Program https://www.stmartin.edu/admissions-financial-aid/undergraduate/applying... Both
Highline College TRIO SSS https://trio.highline.edu/passport-to-careers/ Both
Spokane Falls Community College Passport to College https://sfcc.spokane.edu/For-Our-Students/Getting-Help/Specially-Funded-... 2-year programs
Clark College Passport to College Promise Program https://www.clark.edu/enroll/paying-for-college/wes/passport-to-college.php 2-year programs
Spokane Falls Community College Passpport to College https://ccs-search.clients.us.funnelback.com/s/redirect?collection=ccs-s... Both
Yakima Valley College YVC Foster Youth Program https://www.yvcc.edu/services/foster/ 4-year programs
Washington State University Vancouver Passport to Scholars https://studentaffairs.vancouver.wsu.edu/student-diversity/students-fost... 4-year programs
Western Washington University Western Success Scholars https://wss.wwu.edu/ Both
Centralia College Passport to Careers https://www.centralia.edu/funding/passport.aspx Both
Edmonds College Passport to Careers https://www.edmonds.edu/student-services/passport-to-college/ 2-year programs
Everett Community College Connect Program https://www.everettcc.edu/administration/equity-social-justice/diversity... Both
Tacoma Community College Student Advocacy and Cultural Support https://www.tacomacc.edu/academics-programs/academic-support/the-center Both
Pierce College Passport to Careers https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/financial-aid-aid-types#youth 2-year programs
South Puget Sound Community College Passport to Careers www.spscc.edu 2-year programs
Whatcom Community College Passport to College https://www.whatcom.edu/current-students/funding-support-programs/passport-to-college-foster-youth-support Both
Green River College Passport to Careers Program greenriver.edu/diversity Both

West Virginia

West Virginia Chafee Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program
http://www.itsmymove.org/MyFuture.php

Tuition waivers for high school graduates in foster care 
State Legislation
Chapter §18B: Article10-7b.
http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2000_SESSIONS/RS/Bills/hb4784%20intr.htm

Foster Care College Tuition Waiver
https://wvsystemofcare.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Foster-Care-College-Tuition-Waiver.pdf

State Contact
Michelle Dean
Program Manager II, Children and Adult Services
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
Bureau for Children and Families/Office of Resource and Resource Development
350 Capitol Street
Charleston, WV 25301
Michelle.C.Dean@wv.gov

 

Wisconsin

Wisconsin Chafee Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program
https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/youthservices/college

State Contact
Kelsey Hill
Independent Living Program & ETV Coordinator
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
201 East Washington Avenue
Madison, WI 53703
KelseyR.Hill@wisconsin.gov

 






Name of Institution Program Name Website Type
 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee  Fostering Success at UWM  uwm.edu/fosteringsuccess 4-year programs
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Fostering Success https://www.uwec.edu/edi/edi-services-programs/fostering-success/ Both
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Fostering Success for Independent Scholars https://www.uwlax.edu/student-support-services/fostering-success-for-ind... Both
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point DCA Student Success Center (Fostering Success Program) https://www.uwsp.edu/diversity-and-college-access/student-success-center/ 4-year programs
University of Wisconsin River Falls Falcon Links Fostering Success https://www.uwrf.edu/falcon-links/ 4-year programs
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Fostering Success https://www.uwec.edu/edi/edi-services-programs/fostering-success/ Both
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Fostering Success and Independence https://www.uww.edu/cls/departments/social-work/fostering-success-and-independence  

Wyoming

Wyoming Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program

https://dfs.wyo.gov/services/child-youth-services/foster-care-foster-care-training/education-and-training-vouchers-etv/

State Contact
Stacey Dunlay
CJA Coordinator
Wyoming Division of Social Services
2300 Capitol Avenue
3rd Floor
Hathaway Building
Cheyenne, WY 82002-0490
stacey.dunlay@wyo.gov