Foster child grant

Hi all,
If you have a foster youth on your caseload that has or will age out of C&P custody and attending Post-Secondary Education (ie. college or training schools that receive FAFSA funding), they need to fill out the attached form prior to June 30th. There is a deadline of 7/1 for DCF Adolescent Services at Central to receive these forms. If you have any questions, please let me know. I have listed the eligibility criteria below.
Thank you,
Jennifer Hubbard
Adolescent Outreach Worker
Cape Ann/Lynn DCF
(978)825-3918/(781)477-1656

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Foster Child Grant Program

Eligibility
A young adult who has not earned a baccalaureate degree and meets the following conditions:
· Is a permanent legal resident of MA
· Is a US citizen or non-citizen eligible under Title IV regulations
· Was placed in the custody of the Department of Children and Families through a Care and Protection Petition
· Remained in the care and custody of the Department of Children and Families until the age of 18 and has been unable to return home
· Is not over the age of 24
· Voluntarily agrees to participate in educational support services offered by the Department of Social Services
· Is enrolled full time (12 credits or its equivalent)
· Has applied for financial aid, using the standard Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
· Is in compliance with applicable law regarding Selective Service
· Is not in default of any federal or state student loans for attendance at any institution or owed a refund for any previous financial aid received and
· Is in good standing and meets the institution’s requirements for satisfactory academic progress