Annually
Chafee Education and Training Voucher Program
Award amount
$5k
Deadline
Rolling
Time to apply
30–60 min
Awards
1 award
Eligibility
- Currently be in child welfare foster care
- Had been in child welfare foster care for at least 180 days after your 13th birthday and exited substitute care at age 14 or older
- Be a former foster youth who was adopted or entered into a guardianship on or after your 13th birthday, and your adoption/guardianship finalized after 9/1/2015
- Must be 25 or younger to apply. Final Chafee Grant disbursement must be received the term before the youth turns age 26
Description
The Chafee Education and Training Voucher Program provides funding to help current or former foster care youth with postsecondary education and training. The maximum award amount for the 2025-2026 academic year is $5,000. The Chafee Grant is a need-based grant, and award amounts may vary based on availability of funds.
Provided by Oregon Student Aid
Ready to apply?
You’ll be taken to the official application site. Verify deadlines and requirements there.