Partner Overview

Yes. high school/GED students can be referred, however, their services are strictly limited to college application expenses, college commitment deposits, admissions fees, admissions testing, academic supplies, & college textbooks.

Yes, as long as the student was in foster care at some point.

No, referrals can only be submitted by an authorized agency. To avoid a conflict of interest, agencies cannot refer eligible employees, contractors, or family members for services.

No, our funding is strictly for college students with foster care experience. Exceptions will be made for high school seniors planning to enroll in college or dual-enrolled high school students, and individuals who are returning to school and can provide proof of enrollment.

No, our funding is strictly for college students with foster care experience. Exceptions will be made for high school seniors planning to enroll in college or dual-enrolled high school students, and individuals who are returning to school and can provide proof of enrollment.

Probation youth with an order for out-of-home placement, “crossover”, or “dual-status” youth do qualify for our services. Probation youth residing with biological parents do not qualify unless previously in foster care.

Please complete the Agency Application linked here. A TWR coordinator will connect with you to begin the onboarding process.

Please visit the referral partner page linked here.

Yes, this student can qualify. The goal of this program is to eliminate barriers preventing students from continuing with their college education. We would ask that the student commits to returning to school the following semester. 

No, there is no minimum duration for foster care experience. The student’s foster care status must be verified by the approved agency.

There is no age cap for services. Individuals must be at least 17 years and meet all eligibility criteria.

Only one application will be required per agency and up to 3 points of contact are acceptable per organization. We understand that some agencies may have multiple case managers supporting students. If this is the case please communicate that to TWR for further assessment. 

No, only students with foster care experience may be referred. Foster care status includes kinship care, adoption, and probation youth with an order for out-of-home placement.

Our safety net program is open to all college students with foster care experience from across the United States, however, funding limits may differ from state to state. 

Yes, the student can be referred. We do ask that each student access all public and campus support programs before seeking funding through TWR.

Agencies must have the capacity to:

1. verify the eligibility of each student prior to making a referral.
2. make referrals only for emergency needs.
3. protect the integrity of the fund and comply with program terms & conditions.

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Student must be a current or former foster youth age 17 or older regardless of their length of time in care. (For eligibility purposes, foster care status includes kinship care, adoption, and probation youth with an order for out-of-home placement).
• Student is currently enrolled at a college or university regardless of credit attainment, GPA, or academic standing. High school and GED seniors may qualify for this program with limited funding.
• The eligible student has an urgent need that, if not addressed, would prevent them from continuing with their college education. The student must be referred by their college campus foster care liaison.

No exceptions will be made for individuals that do not meet the eligibility criteria. No age cap is placed on the student applicant. Students are not eligible to self-refer.

A student can be attending any form of post-secondary education which includes community college, 4-year universities, career & technical programs, or other career certification programs. Foster Love will evaluate payments to for-profit colleges and proceed accordingly.

Organizations that serve the college foster care student population. This includes college campus foster care organizations, child welfare agencies, and nonprofits serving the college foster care population are welcomed to apply.

Yes. We do ask that all other resources be exhausted before a referral is made to TWR including any provided by the THP program.

Yes, graduating college seniors are eligible. Students that have recently graduated, can be no more than 3 months removed from their college/university enrollment to qualify. Proof of graduation/completion may be required for verification purposes.

No, however, these funds are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. TWR holds the right to decline or suspend an agency's referral status at any time.

Yes, there are no restrictions on the student’s current foster care status as long as the agency can verify the student experienced foster care at some point.