ATTENTION: Foster Youth and Former Foster Youth in Transition- Tx and Az

TEXAS
Education and Training
Apply by March 1 for Spring term
Helps with school related costs including living expenses
To apply go to : http://www.discoverbcfs.net/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?&pid=988

If you have any questions or concerns please call your ETV Coordinator. 

If you have difficulty reaching your Coordinator, please call the ETV hotline at 1-877-268-4063 and stay on the line for the Program Director to assist you.

Help with Tuition
Exemptions for Adopted Students Formerly in Foster or Other Residential Care
A student is exempt from the payment of tuition and fees if the student was adopted and the subject of an adoption assistance agreement for monthly financial assistance and Medicaid under Subchapter D, Chapter 162, Family Code. 
There is no time limit for these adopted youth enrolling in the institution of higher education.
Adopted youth must contact an Adoption Assistance Eligibility Specialists to verify eligibility for the Tuition Fee Waiver. The state adoption subsidy staff may also be contacted at (512) 919-7965.

If you need additional help or have unanswered questions call: 928-708-9959 or email peecetoday@gmail.com

ARIZONA
Education and Training Vouches
The ETV is based on need. It helps cover school costs including living expenses

To apply go to:
https://www.statevoucher.org/state.shtml?state=AZ