Michigan: ETV (Education & Training Voucher)
About this resource
The Education and Training Voucher (ETV) is a yearly grant that helps young people who have aged out of foster care pay for college, university, or job training programs. You can get up to $5,000 a year based on your school costs.
To qualify, you must sign up before turning 21, and you can keep getting support until you’re 26 years old, as long as you still meet the requirements—for up to five years total.
You can use ETV funds for things like:
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Tuition and school fees
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Dorm and housing costs
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Books and supplies
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Student loan payments
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Certain living expenses
In Michigan, this program is run by Samaritas.
Who can use this resource (eligibility)?
Young people who experienced foster care eligible for this funding opportunity must meet Michigan's Youth in Transition (YIT) fund eligibility requirements.
Basic requirements are as follows:
- Youth must be in foster care, adopted from foster care after age 16, or aged out of foster care.
- For most states, youth must be aged 18-20; however, the age requirement varies by state.
- Youth must have a high school diploma or GED.
- Youth must be accepted into or enrolled in a Title IV, accredited college, or vocational/technical training program.
Additional Documentation Needed - In addition to the application and other forms provided here, additional documentation is required before funds can be disbursed.
- Copy of High School Diploma or GED
- Copy of acceptance letter from the school
- Copy of class schedule to ensure at least part-time enrollment
- Copy of post-secondary school transcript to ensure passing grades
- Copy of financial aid package documenting all financial aid received and financial need
- Copy of Cost of Tuition indicating balance for the current term