Foster Care Alumni FAQ and Resources

Whom should I contact for financial assistance?

There are different resources available to help you get financial assistance to attend college.

Tuition and Fee Exemption: Region 3 OCOK/PAL

Contact an Our Community Our Kids (OCOK)/Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) supervisor if you're in Tarrant, Parker, Palo Pinto, Hood, Erath, Somervell, or Johnson county for a tuition and fee exemption letter:

Jennifer Yancy
OCOK/PAL Supervisor
Phone: 817-566-7192
Email: jennifer.yancy@oc-ok.org

Tuition and Cost of Living Expenses: Texas Education and Training Voucher Program

The Texas Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program can help cover the cost of tuition, housing and utilities, and more for eligible applicants.

Visit the Texas Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program website for more details about the ETV tuition and fee exemption process, allowable expenses, the eligibility requirements, and the ETV application.  

Financial Aid: Student Financial Aid Services

Financial aid can help cover the cost of tuition, course materials, and other supplies you might need for college. Our Student Financial Aid Services can help you with applying for and understanding your financial aid.

To be eligible for federal financial aid, you'll need to submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

Visit our financial aid information page for more information about financial aid and Student Financial Aid Services. 

I grew up in the foster care system, but then I was adopted. Do I still have the benefits?

The Texas Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program can help cover the cost of tuition, housing and utilities, and more for eligible applicants.

Review the Education and Training Voucher Program (ETV) eligibility requirements to see if they apply to you.

Remember that you can contact ETV if you have questions or need assistance with the ETV application.

Can I get free tuition if I was a ward of another state?

The Texas Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program can help cover the cost of tuition, housing and utilities, and more for eligible applicants.

Review the Education and Training Voucher Program (ETV) eligibility requirements to see if they apply to you.

Remember that you can contact ETV if you have questions or need assistance with the ETV application.

I am thinking about going to Tarrant County College. How can I start?

Start with the new-to-college student webpage. You will find information about the enrollment process.

In addition, you can contact the foster care alumni transition champions at your campus for enrollment support.

People told me to apply for FAFSA. What is that?

FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. You need to fill out the application and submit it every year to be eligible for federal financial aid.

Visit our financial aid information page to learn more. The application for FAFSA can be found at on the official FAFSA website.

I have questions about financial aid. Whom should I talk to?

Start with TCC's Student Financial Aid Services. You can also check out the financial aid frequently asked questions (FAQs) , which provide answers to many questions.