FosterEd

The FosterEd  program was created by the state of Colorado. It requires  Colorado public higher education institutions to provide financial aid coverage to all eligible students, up to the full cost of attendance, for Colorado residents who have been in foster care in Colorado on or after reaching the age of 13.

Amount

This program ensures that after the application of scholarships, grants and other financial aid awards have been applied, a student's full cost of attendance will be covered each school year. The cost of attendance includes tuition and fees, housing, food, books, transportation and personal education-related expenses.

Eligibility Requirements

• Colorado Resident
• In foster care, or non-certified kinship care in Colorado at any time on or after your 13th birthday
• Completed FAFSA or CASFA
• Enrolled in courses leading toward a certificate of completion or degree
• Degree seeking and in the first 132 cumulative credit hours across all universities attended
• Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress each semester

Action Items:

• Some eligible students may be asked to provide court documentation showing proof of foster care or non-certified kinship care placement.
• Complete the FosterEd Consent Form
• Complete the application for Chafee Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Grant, if eligible

If you believe you meet the eligibility criteria and need additional assistance, please email us for direct advising.