Region 1
Phone: (617) 565-1020
Email: ACF.Region1@acf.hhs.gov
Address: JFK Federal Building, Room 2000
Boston, MA 02203
Central's Academic Readiness & Engagement Program (CARE)
New Britain, CT
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CARE is designed to support students with experience in foster care (SEFC) throughout their entire academic journey.
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The program connects scholars with tutoring, academic advising, career exploration, and social-emotional support through the Counseling & Wellness Center, while also pairing them with trained peer mentors to ease the transition into college life.
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Students also participate in workshops and discussion forums to build the academic, social, and professional skills they need to become empowered, self-motivated graduates.
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CONTACT
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Location: Willard DiLoreto Hall, Suite W 313
Office: 860.832.1907
Fax: 860.832.0191
Department of Children and Families (DCF) College /Post-Secondary Education (PSE) Financial Assistance Assistance
An eligible student may receive post-secondary education financial assistance equivalent to the cost of annual in-state tuition, fees, room and board after scholarships, grants and federal financial aid at the Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) campus (i.e., the CCSU rate). Books, summer and winter session courses, and off-campus housing may be included, provided the total amount does not exceed the CCSU rate.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Independent Living Coordinator: Lisa Driscoll
lisa.driscoll@ct.gov
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Education and Training Voucher (ETV)
CONTACT INFORMATION
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Unashamed Inc.
Phone: 860-740-4950
Website:Â https://www.unashamedinc.org/Â
JMG College Success Program
15 Different Colleges
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JMG’s College Success Program supports students from high school through college with a seamless system of guidance designed to keep them on track to earn a degree or valuable credential.
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By partnering with colleges across Maine, the program provides proactive, personalized support that helps students navigate academic, financial, and social challenges.
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On 15 campuses, dedicated College Success Specialists work one-on-one with students to ensure they stay enrolled and succeed. If life interrupts their path, JMG’s Pathway Navigation services keep students connected and moving toward their educational goals.
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CONTACT
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Location: 65 Stone Street, Augusta, ME 04330
Phone: (207) 620-7180
Email: JMG@jmg.org
The Tuition Waiver Program
Certain foster children and adopted children/wards under subsidy from the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) may receive a tuition waiver to a participating Maine public college/university.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Finance Authority of Maine (FAME)
Education@famemaine.com
1-800-228-3734
or 207-623-3263
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Foster Success- UMassAmherst
Amherst, MA
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The Foster Success program connects students who have experienced foster care (SEFC) with dedicated Success Coaches who help them set goals, navigate academics, and access campus resources.
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Students may also be eligible for state-specific financial support, including the Foster Care Tuition and Fee Assistance program and the Mass Foster Care Grant, as well as a Foster Student Success Fund for unexpected costs like graduation expenses, basic needs, or personal emergencies.
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Beyond finances, the program offers access to free tutoring, counseling, legal assistance, career services, and break housing support, ensuring foster youth have a strong foundation throughout their time at UMass.
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CONTACT
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Center for Multicultural Advancement & Student Success
Location: 417 Goodell Hall, 140 Hicks Way, Amherst, MA 01003
Office: (413) 545-2517
Website: https://www.umass.edu/cmass/foster-success
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The Foster Child Grant Program was funded by the Massachusetts Legislature in 2001. It provides grants of up to $6000 annually for foster children to help pay for an education beyond high school at any college or university throughout the continental United States. The grant recipient must have signed an agreement with the Department of Children and Families for care and services beyond age 18.
Foster Child Grant
CONTACT INFORMATION
DHE’s Office of Student Financial Assistance
(617) 391-6070Â
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ETV awards can be for up to $5,000 per school year and can be used to pay for tuition, room/board, fees, books, transportation, and other education related expenses. Awards are made based on demonstrated need and available funding. Students can reapply for up to 5 academic years.
Education & Training Voucher (ETV)
CONTACT INFORMATION
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Website:Â https://www.mass.gov/info-details/education-training-voucher-etv-eligibility-and-application
No on-campus specific programs able to be identified at this time.
If you would like your program added, please contact us at nrc.fahe@gmail.com
Tuition Waiver for Foster Children Program
Provides a limited number of tuition and mandatory fee waivers to NH State schools for youth formerly in out of home placement through the New Hampshire Division for Children, Youth and Families.
CONTACT INFORMATION
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NH DCYF Adolescent Program Specialist: Rob Rodler
Email: robert.rodler@dhhs.nh.gov
phone: 603-419-0312
Foster Care Youth Scholarship- Rhode Island College
Providence, RI
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The Foster Care Youth Scholarship Program is a comprehensive scholarship program that covers tuition, fees, room and board, textbooks, and other educational materials to remove nearly all financial barriers to earning a degree.
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Beyond funding, the program wraps students in year-round support, including services during summer, academic breaks, and holidays, so there's no gap in housing or support, even when campus slows down. It was established in fall 2024 as a four-year pilot in partnership with the RI Office of Postsecondary Commissioner and DCYF, reflecting a strong statewide commitment to making sure foster youth have everything they need to succeed at RIC.
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CONTACT
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Location: 600 Mount Pleasant Ave
Office: 401-456-8000
The Foster Child Grant Program was funded by the Massachusetts Legislature in 2001. It provides grants of up to $6000 annually for foster children to help pay for an education beyond high school at any college or university throughout the continental United States. The grant recipient must have signed an agreement with the Department of Children and Families for care and services beyond age 18.
Post-Secondary Tuition Assistance Program
CONTACT INFORMATION
NH DCYF Adolescent Program Specialist: Rob Rodler
robert.rodler@dhhs.nh.gov
603-419-0312
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Website:Â https://dcyf.ri.gov/sites/g/files/xkgbur416/files/2026-06/DCYF%20Post%20Secondary%20Tuition%20Assistance%20FAQs%20updated%20%2006.24.26.pdf
This program provides grants to youth who are eligible based on their time with DCYF and who are part-time or full-time students at the Community College of Rhode Island, Rhode Island College, or the University of Rhode Island. It also can be used to support students who are participating in a CCRI Workforce Development Program that is approved by the RI Office of the PostSecondary Education Commissioner. As long as you apply each year and stay in good academic standing with your school, you can keep getting the grant until the academic year you turn 23.
Tuition Waiver for Foster Children Program
CONTACT INFORMATION
RI DCYF
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No on campus specific programs able to be identified at this time.
If you would like your program added, please contact us at nrc.fahe@gmail.com
If you've gone through the foster care system and are planning for college or career training, the federal government and the State of Vermont have scholarships available. These scholarship programs are dedicated to supporting young adults who have gone through the foster care system and provide additional funding to support the costs of education. You can also find additional scholarships for Vermonters in VSAC's Scholarships & Tuition Benefit Programs booklet.
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Website:Â https://www.vsac.org/pay/student-aid-options/scholarships/foster-care-youth
Scholarships for Students Experiencing Foster Care