Chafee Education and Training Grant

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must currently be in foster care, or had been in foster care placement with the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) or one of the federally recognized Oregon Tribes for at least 180 days (six months) after the applicant's 14th birthday and exited substitute care at age 16 or older. Those awarded for the first time must be age 20 or under; past recipients may continue receiving awards until age 21. FAFSA required.

How to Apply

Apply directly through the sponsoring organization's official application . Review the eligibility requirements above first. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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