Chafee Education and Training Vouchers

Download the Chafee Education and Training Vouchers fact sheet

Services & eligibility:

Youth who aged out of foster care placement at 18 or had a finalized legal guardianship/adoption through Department of Human Services (DoHS) on or after the age of 16 and are ready to start school at a WV college or university may qualify for:

• Education and Training Voucher funds (up to $5,000/school year) until they complete their first certificate or bachelor’s degree, receive 5 years of funding or turn the age of 26
• Youth can apply up until the age of 23 to receive services until the age of 26 if the youth is actively enrolled and making progress in their education by the age of 23

Education and Training Voucher can cover:

• Tuition and fees
• Room and board (if applicable)
• Educational supplies, including books
• Computer and software
• Clothing and special equipment
• Transportation costs (with limitations)
• Other supportive services

Maintaining continued eligibility:

• Complete 80 percent of enrolled credits each semester
• Maintain a 2.0 GPA
• Maintain FAFSA eligibility through the school
• Verification of enrollment, tuition, fees, and midterm and final grades via completed proxy or signed FERPA consent
• Maintain monthly contact with your worker via emails, texts, calls or visits
• Be engaged in at least 40 hours per week of productive activity related to transition
• Complete 80 percent of enrolled credits each semester

Necessary documentation:

• Copy of high school diploma or equivalent
• Copy of acceptance letter to a WV college, university or Pell-approved certificate program
• Verification of Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) submission
• Student identification number
• Copy of financial aid award, student account summary and grades via completed proxy or signed FERPA consent
• Other documentation may be needed but these documents are a good starting point

MODIFY is being presented with financial assistance as a grant from the West Virginia Department of Human Services. All printed materials are made available in braille, electronic format, CD and large print.

WVU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution.