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Find similar grantsFostering Independence Tuition Waiver Program (FosterEd) is sponsored by Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). The Fostering Independence Tuition Waiver Program provides tuition waivers for current or former foster youth up to age 26 who are attending eligible Pennsylvania postsecondary institutions.
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The FosterEd Program waives tuition and mandatory fees charged by most postsecondary institutions in the Commonwealth for youth who are or were in foster care. This waiver covers charges that remain after other gift aid (federal, state, and other scholarships or grants) is applied to the eligible student's account.
To be considered for a FosterEd waiver, you must: * File PA State Grant items for the award year in which you requested the waiver * Be a Pennsylvania resident * Be eligible for services under Pennsylvania's John H.
Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood * Be identified as a youth who has experienced foster care at age 16 or older or, after attaining 16 years of age, exited foster care to adoption or permanent legal custodianship * Have not reached age 26 by July 1 of the upcoming academic year in which the waiver will be awarded * Be enrolled as an undergraduate, at least half-time in a postsecondary institution that is approved by the U.S. Department of Education for Title IV student assistance programs in PA * Demonstrate financial need for the waiver as determined by the postsecondary institution * Maintain satisfactory academic progress, as determined by the postsecondary institution * Not be in default on a federal student loan or owe a refund on other Title IV aid * Have not received FosterEd waivers for 5 years (consecutive or not), defined as 10 semesters or the equivalent for undergraduate study * Have graduated from high school or received a Commonwealth Secondary School Diploma Students who intend to transfer to a different institution during the 2025-26 academic year should notify PHEAA via email to FosterEd@pheaa.
org or by calling 1-800-692-7392. ## How to Receive the Waiver 2. File your PA State Grant application items for the award year in which you requested the waiver.
3. Submit a Chafee ETG Application by May 1, 2027. 4.
Enroll in a PA postsecondary institution approved by the U.S. Department of Education for Title IV funding. 5. Mail or fax your completed, signed, and dated application to: PA State Grant and Special Programs Harrisburg, PA 17105-8157 Students who wish to appeal their eligibility determination can do so by emailing FosterEd@pheaa.
org. ## Join the Foster-Care-to-College Initiative! Student success in higher education goes beyond access to financial aid.
Resources shared on the Foster-Care-to-College Education & Outreach Initiative page are meant to be helpful for foster care youth and their advocates as they navigate the challenges of higher education. ## FOSTERED PROGRAM Helpful Resources Review our frequently asked questions to learn more about the FosterEd Program. Have questions about the FosterEd Program?
Contact us today for answers! * **PHONE:** 1-800-692-7392 (**TTY:** Dial 711 (for hearing impaired)) * **EMAIL:**FosterEd@pheaa. org
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Current or former foster youth up to age 26 who are attending an eligible Pennsylvania postsecondary institution. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Fostering Independence Tuition Waiver Program (FosterEd) is funded by Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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