South Carolina: ETV Program

About this resource

The ETV Program provides up to $5,000 per year to help eligible youth with foster care experience pay for college or vocational training. Funds can be used toward tuition, fees, and other school-related costs at approved public or private institutions. You can receive funding for up to 5 years (even if they’re not back-to-back) or until your 26th birthday, whichever comes first.

To apply, complete the ETV application on the website and submit the required documents, including your FAFSA, acceptance letter, and class schedule. ETV awards are paid directly to the school.

Who can use this resource (eligibility)?

You may qualify for ETV funds if you:

• Are currently in foster care
• Aged out of DSS custody at age 18
• Were adopted or entered guardianship at age 16 or older
• Left care to reunification at age 14 or older
• Are enrolled in a qualifying college, technical, or vocational program
• Are under age 26 and making satisfactory academic progress