The ETV Program provides funds for post-secondary (after high school) education and training to young adults who are currently or were formerly in foster care.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

• Students may receive up to $5,000.00 per year, depending on need and availability of funds.
• All youth needs are assessed on an as-need bases.
• Unmet need is determined by ensuring that all free and community resources are exhausted.
• ILP will then assist with financial assistance after all other financial aid, resources, grants, scholarships, personal income, etc. are applied.
• No amount in excess of the total cost of attendance for education will be approved.
• Students who drop out of school or do not make satisfactory grades may not be eligible to receive additional/continued funding.
• Youth must provide an academic plan from their schools Academic Advisor. The academic plan must outline courses and requirements to complete their major/program. This academic plan must be provided to your ILP Coordinator within the first semester/quarter of beginning coursework.

ELIGIBILITY

• Youth must meet ILP eligibility requirements.
• You must abide by ILP Post-Secondary Financial Assistance Agreement
• Youth must have completed High School/GED
• Youth who are currently or were formerly in foster care while 16, 17, or 18 years old
• Youth who were adopted from the state foster care system at age 16 or older
• Youth has to be under 21 years of age to receive ETV funding, but can continue to receive until 25th birthday
• Youth are encouraged to be employed and if not, a good reason needs to be provided to still be eligible for financial help for college.
• Youth must accurately complete request for financial aid by filling out the FAFSA application, available at all financial aid offices or at www.fafsa.ed.gov. You also need to accurately complete request for state aid (HOPE Scholarship, HOPE Grant, Hope GED Award, Pell Grant).

FUNDS USAGE

• Youth can attend vocational and employment programs such as dental hygienist, medical technician, culinary arts, etc., who offer trade certification/diploma.
• Funds can be used for traditional two and four year colleges and universities offering certifications, associates and baccalaureate degrees.
• Qualifying institutions must be accredited or certified by the Department of Education.
• Funds can be used for education & related costs, as well as living expenses such as rent, utilities, food, clothing, transportation, tuition, fees, books, equipment supplies.

FUNDING AMOUNTS (Tiered Process By Age)

• Age 18-21 Up to$10,000 per academic year
• Age 21-23 Up to $7,500 per academic year
• Age 23-25 Up to $5,000 per academic year

Youth attending college out of state (by choice) - funding is limited to $5,000 federal funding only.

TO APPLY

• Youth will need to complete an ILP Post Secondary Application, provide student award letter and FAFSA to the ILP Coordinator to get this process started.
• Please remember that ILP support assists with UNMET educational needs, which means you need to complete the FASFA in order to identify the level of your UNMET financial need.
• You can also call 800-433-3243 for additional information.
• More educational funding information under Resources.