Foster Child Grant

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Foster Child Grant

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The Foster Child Grant offers $6,000 to eligible foster children enrolled in Massachusetts colleges or universities.

Jun 30, 2026

84 days left

$6,000

Award amount

6

Requirements

Quick decision

AI insights

Best for

  • Foster children
  • Residents of Massachusetts
  • Students under 25

Key highlights

  • $6,000 award amount
  • Eligibility for full-time students
  • Supports education in Massachusetts

Why apply

  • Financial support for education costs
  • Specifically designed for foster children
  • Helps cover tuition at any public or private institution in Massachusetts

Who can apply

  • Must be a resident of Massachusetts
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree full-time
  • Planning to attend school in Massachusetts
  • U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
  • Aged 24 or younger
  • In custody of the Department of Children and Families

Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.

Quick facts

Status

upcoming

Eligible institutions

Massachusetts Department of Higher Education

Payout method

Paid to the college or financial aid office

Next steps

AI guidance

A short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.

  1. Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
  2. Prepare the listed materials (1 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
  3. Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
  4. Apply through the official site linked above.

Application tips

AI guidance

Listing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.

  • Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria
  • Prepare necessary documents, including FAFSA
  • Apply before the deadline of June 30, 2026

Key requirements (6)

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

Financial need
  • Resident of Massachusetts.
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree full-time.
  • Planning to attend school in Massachusetts.
  • U.S. citizen, FAFSA-eligible non-citizen, or not a U.S. citizen.
  • Aged 24 or younger.
  • Foster child in the custody of the Department of Children and Families.

Required documents

Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.

  • FAFSA or financial aid documentation

Applying

Applications can be submitted online before the June 30, 2026 deadline.

Award & payment

Amount: $6,000

Payout: Paid to the college or financial aid office

Overview

This grant supports foster children in Massachusetts with financial assistance for education.

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Sponsor & application

Information last verified Apr 2, 2026.

Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.

FAQ

Foster children under 25 who are residents of Massachusetts and enrolled in a college or university.