College Choice supports youth in foster care who are attending college full-time. The following benefits are available for students who meet the eligibility criteria. Please see the College Choice Program Summary Sheet for complete program details including eligibility requirements.
Tutoring, Coaching, and Career Counseling offered through The New York Foundling’s Fostering College Success Initiative (FCSI)
Year-round housing costs covered by ACS for you to live:
*Up to $30,000 a year
Tuition costs and related fees covered by ACS, after all eligible financial aid is applied.
*Up to $15,000 a year
$60/day stipend to cover the cost of food and other college living expenses, which students can receive while in school and for up to 6 months after graduating with a degree
The Fall 2023 College Choice Program application will open on Monday, July 10th, 2023. Current College Choice Program participants as well as new students must complete the application form and submit all required documentation to be considered for the program. Please see the College Choice Program Timeline for application deadlines and other required due dates.
*The College Choice Program will be offering workshops/tutorials during the month of July for students and foster care agencies who need assistance navigating the application portal.
All students applying to the College Choice Program are required to provide the following documentation as part of their application:
If you would like to see a sample documents package, please click here.
Please Note: Students are expected to resubmit their college/university enrollment letter on a regular basis. Due dates are provided in the document and students will be reminded each month. It is the student’s responsibility to remain up-to-date on deadlines.