Chafee Education and Training Grant

Name: Chafee Education and Training Grant

Award Amount:

• Up to $5,000 annually, depending on financial need and available funding.

Information and Eligibility:
The Chafee Education and Training Grant provides financial assistance to current and former foster care youth to support their education and career training goals.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Residency: Must be an Oregon resident or attending an eligible Oregon school.
• Foster Care Status: Must have been in foster care for at least one day after age 14, or adopted from foster care after age 14.
• Age: Must be 14 to 26 years old and enrolled in postsecondary education or training.
• FAFSA/ORSAA: Must complete the FAFSA or ORSAA each year.

Application Requirements:

• Complete the FAFSA or ORSAA.
• Submit the Chafee Education and Training Grant application via the OSAC portal.
• Provide documentation verifying foster care status if requested.

Application Timeline:

• Deadline: Rolling; applications are reviewed as they are submitted, and funds are awarded until they are depleted.

Additional Information:

• Recipients must maintain satisfactory academic progress to remain eligible.
• Grant funds can be used for tuition, fees, books, housing, and other education-related expenses.
• For more details, visit the official Chafee Education and Training Grant page.

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