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Eligibility

Were you a dependent of the state of Washington and in foster care on your 18th birthday?

To meet eligibility requirements, Passport students must:

• Spend at least one year in foster care in Washington state after your16th birthday.
• Be a resident of Washington State
• Enroll at least half-time in an eligible college by the age of twenty-two
• Not already have a bachelor's degree
• Not pursue a degree in theology.

  If you meet these requirements please fill out the Passport Consent Form.

Then make an appointment with Ariana Muro (see contact info below), or

send your Passport Consent Form to:

Washington Student Achievement Council
Passport for Foster Youth Promise Program
PO Box 43430
Olympia, WA 98504-3430

Fax: (360) 704-6246

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Additional funding and services you may qualify for:

• Basic Food Education and Training (BFET) - childcare assistance, maintenance of food benefits, academic and financial aid support, and more.
• Career & Employment Services - career exploration, job search assistance, and more.
• Counseling Services - educational or personal counseling available.
• Start Next Quarter - additional special funding for students who qualify.
• TRiO Program - transfer support for students who qualify.

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More opportunities for students from foster care:

• Washington State Governors Scholarship for Foster Youth
• Educational and Training Voucher (ETV) Program
• Independence for Foster Youth
• Extended Foster Care
• Casey Family Programs

Passport for Foster Youth Contact