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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