What funds are available for youth in or formerly in foster care to receive a college education?
The Education and Training Voucher Program (ETV) for Youths Aging out of Foster Care provides funds to both youth in and youth formerly in foster care to enable them to attend colleges, universities and vocational training institutions. Students may receive up to $5,000 per year for college or vocational training education and students receiving funds prior to their 21st birthday may continue to receive support until age 23. The funds may be used for tuition, books or qualified living expenses. For more information on eligibility visit StateVoucher.org. Some states, like Texas, have their own programs that provide financial assistance for youth who were in foster care. The National Child Welfare Resource Center for Youth Development, a service of the Department of Health & Human Services Children’s Bureau, has more detailed information on education and training vouchers. In addition, there are foundations and nonprofit organizations such as The Orphan Foundation, that provide scholarsh
