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Aging Out Guide

Education

Ensuring you finish high school or your GED and planning for any post-high school education or training requires careful planning for youth exiting foster care. Accessing available resources can help you plan and meet your educational goals.

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Other College Financial Assistance

Many schools offer additional financial aid and other programs to help former foster youth.

The financial aid departments at the schools you are interested in attending can give you information about the financial aid programs. For information about college and financial aid visit: https://www.mytexasfuture.org/.

You can find additional information about resources and scholarships at the Texas Education and Training Voucher (ETV) website.

In This Section

  • High School
  • Home Schooling
  • Education and Staying in Foster Care After Age 18
  • Individualized Education Plans (IEP)
  • General Education Development (GED) Certificate
  • After High School
  • Applying for College and Vocational Schools
  • Financial Aid
  • State College Tuition and Fee Waiver
  • Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program
  • Other College Financial Assistance
  • Help and Support for Foster Youth at Texas Colleges
  • Learning a Profession Outside of College
  • Mentors

Related Information

  • DFPS Education Specialists

  • DFPS Freshman and Sophomore Student Success Scholarship

  • State College Tuition Waiver

  • Education and Training Voucher

  • Higher Education Foster Care Liaison List

  • Foster Care & Student Success Guide

  • Transition Planning Guide for Students in Foster Care Receiving Special Education Services

  • Texas Higher Education Foster Care Liaisons Guide

  • Talking to Foster Youth About School

  • Aging Out Guide
  • Benefits and Eligibility
  • Living Without Family Support
  • Resources for Youth
  • Resources for Advocates
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