Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Updates Webinar
In response to COVID-19, new federal legislation provides additional funding through the Chafee Program to young people who have experienced foster care.
This webinar provided an opportunity to learn more about the temporary changes to the Education and Training Voucher (ETV) program and how to support students to access these funds. The temporary change increases the maximum ETV award amount from $5,000 to $12,000 through September 30, 2022.
For ETV questions, contact:
Kathy Ramsay, Program Manager
kathy.ramsay@dshs.wa.gov
360-902-7990
The ETV Program is a national program for youth who qualify and are likely to age out of the foster care system. ETV offers financial assistance to eligible youth to attend an accredited college, university, vocational or technical college.
Awards are determined by the Cost of Attendance (COA) formula established by the college or university the youth is enrolled, and any unmet need they may have within their financial aid award. Awards vary and not every youth will receive the maximum amount.
ETV funds may be used for tuition, fees, books and supplies, housing, transportation and other education related costs.
