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
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
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.
Colorado
*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
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
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
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
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
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
Indiana
Indiana Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program
https://indianaetv.org
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
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
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
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.
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
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
https://www.mdcps.ms.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/DFCS-Policy-Section-D-09-11-17.pdf
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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/
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.
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
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
Tennessee Hope Foster Child Tuition Grant
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 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
Utah
Utah Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program
https://jobs.utah.gov/wioa/07_145.pdf
State Legislation
- 53B-8d-103. Tuition waivers for wards of the state.
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53B/Chapter8D/53B-8d-S103.html?v=C53B-8d-S103_1800010118000101 - 53B-8d-104 Notice of tuition waiver approval -- Annual appropriation
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53B/Chapter8D/C53B-8d-S104_1800010118000101.pdf - 53B-8d-104. Notice of tuition waiver approval -- Annual appropriation.
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53B/Chapter8D/53B-8d-S104.html?v=C53B-8d-S104_1800010118000101
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
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
- Chapter 28B.116 - Foster care endowed scholarship program
https://casetext.com/statute/revised-code-of-washington/title-28b-higher-education/chapter-28b116-foster-care-endowed-scholarship-program - RCW 28B.116.010, Definitions, Eligible Student
https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=28B.116.010
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
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
Wyoming
Wyoming Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program
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