Tuition Waiver for Foster and Adopted Children

Tuition Waiver for Foster and Adopted Children is sponsored by Commonwealth of Kentucky. Waives the cost of tuition and mandatory fees at all of Kentucky's public (4-year) universities as well as community and technical colleges for youth in foster care or adopted from foster care.

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Foster youth are also eligible for free access to the online Kaplan ACT prep program. For more information, contact your high school guidance counselor. The Tuition Waiver for Foster and Adopted Children waives the cost of tuition and mandatory fees at all of Kentucky’s public 4 (year) universities as well as all the colleges and institutions of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS).

Once activated, the waiver is good to be used toward up to 150 credits hours, or until the student reaches 28 years old, whichever comes first. Tuition Waiver Eligible Schools Those currently committed to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Those who aged out of Kentucky’s Foster Care System on or after their 18th birthday.

Those whose were adopted from Kentucky’s foster care system. Youth must start using the benefit within 4 years of graduating high school or obtaining their GED. Complete the Free Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Maintain good academic standing at the college. To apply, the youth should complete Section I of the Tuition Waiver and return the form to the college’s financial aid office. The Waiver should be completed at least 6 weeks prior to the start of classes.

Educational Training Voucher The ETV program provides former foster youth up to $5000 per year to assist with the cost of attending college or completing a job-training program. Youth receiving the Education Training Voucher are also eligible for additional supports and services to ensure their success.

Have aged out of foster care or been adopted on or after their 16th birthday Currently between 18 and 26 years old Be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary program For more information, email: chafee. ilp@ky. gov Registered Apprenticeship is a flexible training system that combines job related technical instruction with on-the-job learning experiences.

Apprentices start working from day one with incremental wage increases as they become better at the job. Registered Apprenticeship is active in traditional industries such as construction and manufacturing, but it is expanding into emerging industries such as healthcare, energy, and homeland security. Job Corps is a program for 16-24 year olds that provides a place to live, medical care, vocational training, and a GED.

Students live on the Job Corps campus while they receive vocational training for a job. This program is free. AmeriCorps provides a living allowance, health insurance, training, and an education award to help young people age 16 and over pay for college or vocational training in exchange for serving full-time in community service.

Young people can live on campus or on their own. FEMA Corps is a joint program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and AmeriCorps, and offers young people the similar benefits as AmeriCorps. FEMA Corps Members serve a 10-month term and are eligible to serve a second year based on their performance.

FEMA Corps members may work directly with disaster survivors, provide support services to disaster recovery centers, or assist disaster preparedness. Year Up is a free one-year program for young people between 18–24 years old who are highly motivated to learn technical and professional skills.

It combines hands-on skill development, college credits, a stipend, and corporate internships to prepare students for success in professional careers and higher education. Youth earn up to 24 college credits and a stipend while gaining valuable work experience in the field of IT. Must be a high school graduate or GED recipient.

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Kentucky Community and Technical College Systems offers hundreds of degree and certificate programs across which foster youth can attend for free by using the Tuition Waiver for Foster and Adopted Children.