FosterEd
FosterEd requires public higher education institutions provide Colorado residents who have been in foster care in Colorado on or after reaching the age of 13, with financial assistance for the remaining balance of a student’s total cost of attendance over the amount of any private, state, or federal financial assistance that has already been received.
Students may be eligible if they…
- Were placed in foster care in Colorado at any time on or after their 13th birthday, or were in a noncertified kinship care at anytime on or after their 13th birthday and were, at any time, adjudicated neglected or dependent pursuant to article 3 or title 19
- Have not exceeded 132 cumulative credit hours across all universities attended
- Completed a FAFSA/CASFA
- Completed an application for Chafee Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Grant if eligible
- Enrolled in courses leading toward a certificate of completion or degree
- Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress
Students who believe they meet eligibility criteria should reach out to the Office of Financial Aid via email with the subject line “FosterEd” confirming interest. Once a response is received, financial aid staff will reach out on next steps for determining eligibility. Eligible students will be asked to provide court documentation supporting their foster care or non-certified kinship care placement.
Fostering Success Program Scholarships
All students, incoming and returning, should complete the CSU Scholarship Application (CSUSA) located on their RamWeb account. Starred scholarships** are selected through the CSUSA application. The CSUSA portal opens October 1st and closes on March 1st.
The CSUSA portal opens October 1st and closes on March 1st.
The Fostering Success scholarship is the program’s general scholarship.
Students who have been invited to participate in the Fostering Success Program are eligible to apply for the Fostering Success Program (FSP) Scholarship. Additional eligibility includes demonstration of financial need, minimum GPA of 2.0, and full-time status. The amount award starts at $2500 for the whole academic year.
This scholarship is administered through the CSU Scholarship Application (CSUSA), which is available beginning October 1 each year. Current and incoming CSU students are eligible to apply using the CSUSA through RamWeb. The deadline to complete the CSUSA is March 1.
Students who have been in foster care at any time (e.g. foster home, group home, or placed with relative by court order) are eligible to apply for the 4th Stone Scholarship. Additional eligibility includes a minimum GPA of 2.5 and full-time status. The amount award is $9500 for the whole academic year, with $4750 each semester.
This scholarship is administered through the CSU Scholarship Application (CSUSA), which is available beginning October 1 each year. Current and incoming CSU students are eligible to apply using the CSUSA through RamWeb. The deadline to complete the CSUSA is March 1.
The Berghoefer Schoarship is a $3000 award designed to support a student who will be doing a field experience in the Spring or Summer. Funding can be used to support study abroad, internship, alternative spring break or other field experiences. To be eligible for the Berghoefer Award, applicants must be active Fostering Success Program participants, demonstrate financial need, be full time status and maintain good academic & conduct standing.
This scholarship is administered through the CSU Scholarship Application (CSUSA), which is available beginning October 1 each year. Current and incoming CSU students are eligible to apply using the CSUSA through RamWeb. The deadline to complete the CSUSA is March 1.
Fostering Success Program students are welcome to apply for the Peggy E. Meis Scholarship. Additional eligibility includes full-time enrollment as a degree-seeking undergraduate student maintaining a GPA of 2.5 or above. The amount award starts at $1000 for the whole academic year.
This scholarship is administered through the CSU Scholarship Application (CSUSA), which is available beginning October 1 each year. Current and incoming CSU students are eligible to apply using the CSUSA through RamWeb. The deadline to complete the CSUSA is March 1.
PEO is a philanthropic organization where women celebrate the advancement of women in education. Eligibility includes women with active status in the Fostering Success Program and full time status. Award amounts vary. Fostering Success Program participants will be notified through email when the application to apply becomes available.
Students who have been invited to participate in the Fostering Success Program are eligible to apply for the Thompson Fostering Success Scholarship. Additional eligibility includes demonstration of financial need, academic drive, and strong initiative towards graduation. The amount award starts at $1000 for the whole academic year.
This scholarship is administered through the CSU Scholarship Application (CSUSA), which is available beginning October 1 each year. Current and incoming CSU students are eligible to apply using the CSUSA through RamWeb. The deadline to complete the CSUSA is March 1.
CSU Scholarships
All students, incoming and returning, should complete the CSU Scholarship Application (CSUSA) located on their RamWeb account. Starred scholarships** are selected through the CSUSA application. The CSUSA portal opens October 1st and closes on March 1st.
Students in their first year at CSU with sophomore status by the next fall semester are invited to apply. Reisher Scholars are highly motivated, goal-oriented, responsible, and/or likely to make a contribution to society as evidenced by community service, leadership activities, work experience, or unusual experience. The selection process is competitive and there are a limited number of awards available. Award amounts range between $4,000 and $15,000 per year and is determined by completion of the FAFSA and the subsequent unmet need. Awards are renewable if the scholar meets the program requirements. Read more at the Reisher Scholars website.
It is administered through the CSU Scholarship Application (CSUSA), which is available beginning October 1 each year. Current and incoming CSU students are eligible to apply using the CSUSA through RamWeb. The deadline to complete the CSUSA is March 1.
Fostering Success Program students in the College of Natural Sciences are invited to apply for the Janice L. Nerger Scholarship. Additional eligibility includes minimum GPA of 3.2, completion of at least 24 credit hours, and US citizenship.
It is administered through the CSU Scholarship Application (CSUSA), which is available beginning October 1 each year. Current and incoming CSU students are eligible to apply using the CSUSA through RamWeb. The deadline to complete the CSUSA is March 1.
Fostering Success Program students who have been raised in foster or kinship care who are undergraduates in the College of Health and Human Sciences are welcome to apply for this $1000 award. https://colostate.academicworks.com/opportunities/26074
Students raised in foster or kinship care who are undergraduates in the School of Social Work, School of Education, Occupations Therapy, Human Development & Family Studies, Food Science & Human Nutrition, Family & Consumer Sciences or Design & Merchandising are welcome to apply for the Carol A. Sarchet Scholarship. https://colostate.academicworks.com/opportunities/25226
Community Scholarships
Foster Care to Success (FC2S) provides scholarships between $2500-$5000 to former foster youth. FC2S provides the encouragement, mentoring and practical support so students do well not only in school but in their personal lives. The Foster Care to Success (FC2S) Scholarship
Forward Steps helps Colorado foster youth as they pursue a post-secondary education. The Forward Steps scholarship provides assistance of up to $6,000 per academic year to participants enrolled as full-time college students. Forward Steps scholars receive one-on-one mentoring, academic coaching, lifeskills training and community support. https://www.forwardsteps.org/become-a-scholar/
Project Fairness Scholarships are for current and former foster youth who are pursuing higher education. Project Fairness’s educational scholarships will be awarded to select applicants in amounts of up to $5,000. https://projectfairness.org/scholarship-application/
The UMPS CARE Charities All-Star College Scholarship is for youth adopted at or after the age of 13. This scholarship through Major League Baseball Umpires gives students up to $10,000 per year. https://www.umpscare.com/scholarship/all-star-college-scholarship/
