College Bound | Cuyahoga County Department Of Children And Family Services
Provides funds to eligible individuals to assist in successfully completing higher education. Funds awarded are up to $20/day or $5,000 in an academic year can be used to pay for tuition in an approved educational program, supplies, books, or daily living expenses. Youth may also apply for additional funds for the Educaton Training Voucher (ETV) available through Foster Care to Success.
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211 Cleveland
Physical Address
3955 Euclid Ave., Jane Edna Hunter Bldg., Cleveland, OH 44115
Hours
Available during semesters/trimesters when students are full-time. No funds for breaks or summers unless enrolled full-time.
Fax
(216) 432-5047
Application process
Call any time to get an application and to set an appointment to begin process to apply. Applications need to be submitted at least 30 days prior to the start of instruction. Application process includes submitting a one-page essay about individual's educational goals and plans. If accepted in program, will be informed when funds are disbursed.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Ages 18-22, who have aged out of foster care, either in Cuyahoga County custody or who were placed in Cuyahoga County during their foster care years. Help is available after termination of county custody. Must have completed their high school diploma or GED. Applicants must be full-time students in a college, university, or approved vocational or technical program. Youth must maintain a grade point average(GPA) of 2.0 to continue to receive funds.
Service area
Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Agency info
Cuyahoga County Department Of Children And Family Services
Provides whatever services are required to protect and care for any child whose family cannot or does not provide them that care and protection.