Education: College / Higher Ed
Education and Training Voucher (ETV) - Georgia
About this resource
Education & Training Voucher funds, most commonly called ETV, are available to young adults who experienced foster care to assist with attending a vocational school, community college, or university. ETV funds may be used for necessary education expenses like tuition, textbooks, computer, etc.
A branch within the Office of Public Service and Outreach at the University of Georgia manages the ETV application process. They have a contract with the Georgia Department of Family and Children's Services to provide the ETV funding.
Based on need, foster youth may access:
You may receive $5,000 per year (July 1st-June 30th)
PLEASE NOTE:
If all tuition, housing, and book costs are covered by other funding, ET Vouchers may be used for other needs, if approved by an Independent Living Specialist (ILS or IL Specialist)
You will need to reapply every year!
Chafee Stipends
Students may be eligible to receive a $300 or $600 per month stipend while participating in the ETV program
Ask your IL Specialist or a Specialist nearest you about these additional Chafee stipends!
If you need help finding an IL Specialist nearest you, use This Map for County IL Offices (linked)
**ETV funds are ‘last dollar’ funds, meaning that all other sources of financial aid are applied first and ETV funds can be used to meet any unmet needs.**
Eligibility
- Individuals must:
- Have been in foster care for at least 6 months (non-consecutive)
- Have been in foster care at age 14+
- Be between ages 18-25 (cannot use during the semester of 26th birthday)
- Attend an accredited educational institution
- Maximum of 5-years eligibility (so, students cannot receive the voucher for more than 5 years)
- ETV funding is based on availability
- For youth who have been Adopted or placed in Guardianship after the age of 14 - you will need to contact your IL Specialist in order to verify eligibility