Fostering Success
The Fostering Success program is a new initiative designed
to:
- increase the number of Northern Arizona
University graduates who have aged out of foster care
- build a community of scholars among foster
alumni at Northern Arizona University
- provide a transitional pathway to adulthood
through the experience of the program
Benefits
We incorporate multiple resources to provide maximum benefit
for our students, including:
- personal transition coaches
- orientation specific to your needs
- a community of foster alumni
- ongoing receptions exclusive for foster alumni
to connect and learn about local and campus resources
- Jacks Debit Express funds (amount TBD)
- eligibility for the Student Support Participation
Grant (up to $500/semester)
- assistance in securing housing during winter
break
Program eligibility
New or current students must fit the requirements below to
be eligible for the program. You must:
- have been in foster care any time since you
turned 13
- live on campus and have a meal plan if a
freshman
- participate in Student Support Services program
- attend eight of the 10 monthly receptions
Funding opportunity
The Arizona
Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program is a federally-funded,
state-administered program designed to help youth who were in foster care. You may be eligible to receive up to $5000 a
year for qualified-school related expenses.
Find out more
about the ETV Program.
Resources for students who were in
foster care