Foster Child Grant

🏆 Available:
💰 $6,000
⏳ Rolling

Scholarship Description

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.

To apply for the Foster Child Grant, contact the DHE’s Office of Student Financial Assistance at (617) 391-6070 or your social worker in the Department of Children and Families.

ELIGIBLE STUDENT:

Shall mean a student who has not earned his or her first baccalaureate degree and meets the following conditions:

a) Is a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts.

b) Is a U.S. Citizen or non-citizen eligible under Title IV regulations.

c) Was placed in the custody of the Department of Children and Families through a Care and Protection Petition.

d) Is under the age of twenty-five (25) at the start of the academic year.

e) Has signed a voluntary agreement with the Department of Children and Families establishing the terms and conditions for receiving such aid.

f) Is enrolled full-time (twelve credits or it’s equivalent).

g) Has applied for financial aid, using the standard Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

h) Is in compliance with applicable law regarding Selective Service.

i) Is not in default of any federal or state student loans for attendance at any institution or owe a refund for any previous financial aid received.

j) Is in good standing and meets the institution’s requirements for satisfactory academic progress

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must currently be in high school
  • Type of institution award is open to: two-year college
  • Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
  • Type of institution award is open to: trade/technical school
  • Award is available to U.S. citizens

Application Requirements

  • Application form required
  • Financial need analysis required

How To Apply

Online
Online at: https://www.mass.edu/osfa/home/home.asp
💰 $6,000 Value
🏆 Awards Available
⏳ Rolling Deadline
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Donor: Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance

The mission of the Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) is to promote and enhance access to higher education by delivering quality student financial aid information and services to residents of the Commonwealth, and thus ensuring that they have an opportunity to enrich their lives and contribute to the economic development and social progress of the state.

Website
Website: https://www.mass.edu/osfa/home/home.asp