Post by Aging Out on Jan 29, 2013 16:51:18 GMT -8
Administered by the Department of Human Services (DHS) Independent Living Program (ILP), Chafee Education and Training Voucher (ETV) funding is available to help current or former foster care youth with higher education. The Oregon Chafee Education and Training Grant is available to youth who meet the following criteria:
Youth may be eligible to receive up to $3,000 per academic year. The Chafee Grant application is separate from the OSAC Scholarship Application, and does not require submission of transcripts or essays.
For complete information and to apply, visit: oregonstudentaid.gov/chafeeetv.aspx
- Is currently in foster care, or
- Had been in foster care for at least 180 days (six months) after his or her 14th birthday and exited substitute care at age 16 or older
- Be participating in the voucher program on your 21st birthday. Youth may then continue to apply/receive funds until they turn 23 years old as long as they are enrolled in a post secondary education or training program and making satisfactory progress toward completion of that program.
Youth may be eligible to receive up to $3,000 per academic year. The Chafee Grant application is separate from the OSAC Scholarship Application, and does not require submission of transcripts or essays.
For complete information and to apply, visit: oregonstudentaid.gov/chafeeetv.aspx