The Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program allows Texas to help current and former foster youth and young adults, youth adopted at age 16, and youth that enter Permanency Care Assistance at age 16 to make a smoother transition to a successful adulthood by providing funding and supports to help youth and young adults achieve their educational goals.
Eligibility
- be at least 16 and likely to remain in DFPS foster care until turning 18, or are in extended foster care; or
- have aged out of DFPS foster care and are not yet age 23; or
- have entered the Permanency Care Assistance (PCA) program after turning age 16 and are not yet age 23.
Application Deadlines
- Fall - October 1
- Spring - March 1
- Summer - July 1