Alaska Education and Training Voucher (ETV)
Alaska Office of Children's Services (OCS), Independent Living Program
Up to $5,000 a year toward college or training costs for current and former Alaska foster youth, until age 23.
- How much
- Up to $5,000 per academic year
- Who qualifies
- Current or former Alaska foster youth (in OCS custody and out-of-home care on or after 16th birthday)
- In OCS custody and foster care on or after age 16 and not yet 21; high school diploma or GED; enrolled in a program before age 21 to receive funds until age 23; at least half-time at an accredited school.
- For students starting college, undergrads, trade school students, transfer students
- When to apply
- Apply any time No published deadline; apply through OCS Independent Living Program.
- How to apply
- Contact your Regional Independent Living Specialist at OCS to apply
- You'll need proof of acceptance at a qualifying school
- What you'll need
- state application
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (dfcs.alaska.gov)
The details
Federally funded (Chafee), state-administered. Up to $5,000 per academic year for students enrolled at least half-time at an accredited college, university, vocational or technical program; awards are set individually from the school's cost of attendance. Can cover tuition, fees, books and supplies, on- or off-campus housing, food, transportation, personal costs and child care. Recipients must keep good academic standing and meet their school's satisfactory academic progress policy.
More money from Alaska
- Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS)Up to $7,000 per year (Level 1), $5,250 per year (Level 2) or $3,500 per year (Level 3); up to $28,000 total
- Alaska Education Grant (AEG)$500 to $4,000 per academic year
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