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ETV Scholarship Program for current and former foster youth 1622 years old to help them achieve their educational g oals What does ETV do Eligible students can receive up to 5000 per school year to pay for ID: 604413

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Education and Training Voucher (ETV)

Scholarship Program for

current and former foster

youth 16-22 years old

to help them achieve their educational

oalsSlide2

What does ETV do?Eligible students can receive up to $5,000 per school year to pay for

Tuition & fees

Vocational training

HousingUtilitiesPersonal living expensesChildcareBooks and school suppliesA computer and more!Slide3

Tuition Waiver vs. ETV

Tuition Waiver

ETV

State lawFederal fundsOnly state-supported colleges/universities

Post-secondary

education institutionsWaives tuition/feesUp to $5,000/school year * The Tuition/Fee Waiver and the ETV program can be used together at state-supported colleges/universities

College Tuition and Fee Waiver:

State law that exempts or waives payment of tuition and fees at state supported colleges/universities for foster youth currently or formerly in the care of DFPS and for those adopted from

DFPS.Slide4

ETV EligibilityWho is eligible to receive ETV funds?

Youth who are at least 16 years old still in foster care

Young adults under 21 who:

have aged out of foster careare in extended foster carewho were adopted after turning 16Young adults under 23 who have accessed ETV funds before turning 21

Youth under the custody of the Texas Juvenile Probation

Commission

Tribal youth in foster careSlide5

What does ETV do?ETV can help pay with:

Dual credit in high school

Associate’s

degreeBachelor’s degreeGraduate degree programsLicensed career schools*Technical career programs /Vocational trainingDental assistants

Vet Techs

Chefs & head cooks

Petroleum engineersNursesPlumbersHeating & AC installersMany more!Slide6

www.TexasETV.com

Visit

TexasETV.com

for:Applications (online and downloadable)Eligibility guidelinesNeeded documentsImportant datesAllowable expensesTutoring services

Success stories

Frequently asked questions

And more!Slide7

Application Reminders

We are now accepting Summer

applications

through 7/1/17.Application DeadlinesFall - Oct. 1 Spring – March 1 Summer – July 1Technical school deadlines may be different, talk with your ETV CoordinatorHighlights:Use your full name on documentsOnly submit one application per school year

Submit an “Initial Application” for your very

first

applicationSubmit an “Update Application” every time after thatCheck every semester you PLAN to attend school, even if you’re not absolutely certain you’ll attend yetCheck “authorize” or “decline” on the DFPS Consent to Release Information” formEnsure screenshots of documents are legible and show your full nameSlide8

Initial Application Checklist

Initial

Application = NEVER Received ETV Funds in PastComplete Initial Application (online or paper)DFPS Verification of Eligibility** (form on ETV website; ask DFPS PAL staff to complete)Tuition & Fee Waiver Letter** (ask DFPS PAL staff for copy)Financial Aid Award Letter (or billing statement for Voc. Schools)

Class schedule

Student classification (within the application)DFPS Consent for Release of Information (section w/in the app)Budget WorksheetPurchase Voucher(s) & supporting documents**Only have to be turned in one time when a student completes an Initial Application.Slide9

Updated Application Checklist

Updated Application =

HAVE Previously Received ETV Funds

Complete Updated Application (online or paper)Financial Aid Award Letter (or billing statement for voc. schools)Class Schedule

Unofficial Transcript

Student

classification (within the application)DFPS Consent for Release of Information (section w/in the app)Budget WorksheetPurchase Voucher(s) & Supporting Documents

* An Initial Application or Updated Application must be completed once each school year. Slide10

Transitioning Semester Checklist

Transitioning

Semester = Semester(s) AFTER a Completed Application within the SAME School YearClass ScheduleUnofficial TranscriptPurchase Voucher & Supporting Documents21 & older only—Financial Aid Award Letter (SAP—Satisfactory Academic Progress)

* A student must complete one application each school year (Initial or Updated app).

** Example: In September, Sally Student (19 years old) completes an Initial Application & submits all required documents for the fall semester. Sally is eligible for ETV & is awarded ETV funds. In January of the same school year, Sally Student turns in the following for the spring semester: class schedule, unofficial transcript, & three purchase vouchers with supporting documents (for rent, electricity, & release of funds). Slide11

ETV Helps Youth Achieve Their DreamsSlide12

An ETV Success Story

Nick entered the foster care system at 12 years old.

He sought services at BCFS Health & Human Services-Tyler.

He completed the PAL (Preparation for Adult Living) program at BCFS. Slide13

An ETV Success Story

applied for scholarship funds through ETV.

He currently attends Tyler Junior College. He is a biology major who aspires to go to medical school. In 2015, Nick was presented with the DFPS Foster Youth of the Year award. Slide14

Texas A&M University- Commerce

Tuition

& Fee Waiver accepted

ETV Program eligible Foster Care Liaison: Christopher Hensley, Coordinator

, First-Year & Transition

Programs, christopher.hensley@tamuc.edu, 903-886-5086

Slide15

Texas State Technical College

Tuition & Fee Waiver accepted

ETV Program eligible

Foster Care Liaisons at each campusOne of only two state-supported technical schoolsLocations in:AbileneBreckenridge

Brownwood