The Education & Training Voucher Program is designed to assist current and former foster youth in accessing post secondary education and training programs. Youth are eligible to receive up to $5,000, per year, in assistance for tuition and other related educational expenses.
Youth who are eligible:
Youth participating in CFCIP/ ETV services on their 21st birthday and making satisfactory progress toward completion of the program
Youth adopted from foster care between the ages of 16 and 23 years old
Former foster care recipients (under the age of 23) who aged out of foster care with OCS or OYD and are enrolled in post secondary education or training programs
Institution’s Eligibiliy:
Admits only students with a high school deploma or equivalent
Awards a bachelor’s degree or has a two year program that provides credit toward a degree
Public or non-profit
Accredited or preaccredited
Provides no less than one year of training toward gainful employment
Admits only students beyond the age of compulsory school attendance
Applicant’s Enrollment Status:
Full time student
Maintains a 2.0 GPA or higher
The ETV will not affect the student’s eligibility for the amount of the Pell Grant or any other federal assistance.
For more information about ETV, please contact:
Sharon Jefferson, MS
ETV Coordinator
Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge
4727 Revere Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 924-0123 phone
(225) 924-5455 (fax)
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