Chafee Education & Training Vouchers
Project Purpose
To assist qualified youths with expenses related to attending college or vocational school.
Who is eligible?
- Youth adopted from foster care after age 16 years old
- Former foster care youth age 18 thru 20 years old
- Youth placed in legal guardianship
What does ETV pay for?
- Tuition –college or vocational school
- Room and board
- Books
- Fees
- Supplies
- Transportation
Does the youth have to apply each year?
Yes. The student must continue to meet the academic progress standards established by institution that they are attending. Covers costs until age 23 if individual is enrolled and making satisfactory progress on 21st birthday.
Where does the student apply for the ETV funding?
- State Subsidy Specialist for youth who were adopted from foster care after age 16 years or 304-558-7980
- Youth’s DHHR caseworker if the youth is in legal guardianship
- Chafee Program Manager for former foster care recipients 18-20: Chafee@hsc.wvu.edu, 304-558-6067 or Toll Free 866-720-3605
