College Financial Aid for Foster Youth

There are programs to help foster youth pay for college

To get most grants and scholarships, you need to fill out either the FAFSA or the ORSAA. Applications open October 1 each year.

Questions? Email the ODHS Youth Transitions Team

State and federal student aid programs can help you pay for your education after high school. These include:

If you have student loans, there are ways to consolidate your loans and lower your monthly payments when it's time to start paying back the loans.

If you have questions about continuing your education after high school:

ASPIRE (Access to Student Assistance Programs in Reach of Everyone) - A mentoring program for middle school and high school students who want to continue their education after high school

Fill out one of the applications below for most grants and scholarships.

Use this form if you are in one of these groups:

If your FAFSA is rejected or verification is required, read this Fact Sheet on FAFSA Rejection and Verification or visit the Federal Student Aid website for more instructions.

Use this form if you are an Oregon resident in one of these groups: