FosterEd Grant

FosterEd Grant

Administrator: Colorado Department of Higher Education

Purpose: Encourages current and former foster students to continue their education

Geographic Scope: Colorado colleges and universities

Coverage

Covers the full cost of attendance at Colorado colleges and universities, including:
• Tuition and fees
• Living expenses (on and off campus)
• Books and supplies
• Housing and food
• Local transportation
• Limited personal expenses
• Childcare where relevant
• Computer allowance
• Medical insurance

Eligibility

• Current and former foster students
• Enrolled at a Colorado college or university

Application Process

Students should contact the financial aid office at their institution of choice and reach out to a CDHE foster care navigator for guidance on completing the application.

Contact Information

• Email: fcnavigator[at]dhe[dot]state[dot]co[dot]us
• Contact to get connected to a foster care navigator
• More information available at the "Learn how the program works" link and FosterEd Fact Sheet