Foster Child Program

Sponsored by Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance

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Description:	The Foster Child Grant Program was funded by the Massachusetts Legislature in 2001. The program provides grants of up to $6000 annually for foster children to help pay for an education beyond high school at any institution of higher learning throughout the continental United States. The Foster Child Grant recipient must have signed an agreement with the Department of Social Services for care and services beyond age 18.
Eligibility:	To be eligible for a Foster Child Grant a student must: 1) Be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts. 2) Be a U.S. Citizen or noncitizen eligible under Title IV regulations. 3) Be placed in the custody of the Department of Social Services through a Care and Protection Petition. 4) Not be over the age of 24. 5) Have signed a voluntary agreement with the Department of Social Services establishing terms and conditions for receiving such aid. 5) Have applied for financial aid, using the standard Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 6) Be in compliance with Selective Service Registration. 7) Not be in default of any Federal or State Student Loans for attendance at any institution or owe a refund for any previous financial aid received. 8) Be in good standing and meet the institution's requirements for satisfactory academic progress.
Criteria:	N/A
Selection:	Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance
Award:	up tp $6000
Number:	N/A
Deadline:	N/A
Contact:	Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance 454 Broadway, Suite 200 Revere, MA02151 Email: osfa@osfa.mass.edu Phone: (617) 727-9420
Website:	http://www.osfa.mass.edu/default.asp?page=fosterchild