Program Purpose
To provide college financial assistance to students who once were in foster or other residential care and have been adopted. (See also Foster Care Exemption)
Eligibility Requirements
- were in foster or other residential care,
- were adopted, and
- were the subject of an adoption assistance agreement under Subchapter D, Chapter 162, Texas Family Code.
Eligible Institutions
Available only for use at a Texas public college or university.
To access listings of Texas public colleges and universities, follow the links to Texas Public Institutions.
Award Amount
Tuition and fees, other than property deposit fees, for courses for which the college receives tax support. There are no durational limitations in statute referencing how many semesters or years a student may receive this exemption.
Application Process
Provide the college registrar written proof, from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS), of eligibility. To obtain a letter of eligibility from TDFPS, contact a representative in one of the district offices:
Arlington District (Region 3)
Stacy Moreno
214-951-7902, ext. 2118
South Texas District (Regions 8 and 11)
Carolyn Haese (names ending in A-L)
210-337-3501
Melissa Broll (names ending in M-Z)
210-337-3501
Northwest District (Regions 1, 2, 9 and 10)
Priscilla Elsey
915-521-3968
e-mail: elseyp@dfps.state.tx.us
Houston District (Region 8)
Regina Andrews
713-394-4131
East Central District (Regions 4, 5 and 7)
Joyce Welch
254-939-4291
Additional Information
General questions may be e-mailed to the Department of Family and Protective Services or contact your adoption assistanc case worker forr additional information.
- To read more about this program check out:
Texas Education Code, 54.2111 or visit www.texasyouthconnection.org .
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