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Tuition-waiver expansion yields record applicants for foster-youth higher education program
Summary
DCYF staff and a guardian described the effects of recent legislative changes that expanded tuition waivers for youth formerly in state care, including increases in waiver slots and age eligibility and a record 84 certified applicants this year.
Robert Rodler's office and DCYF youth engagement staff updated the committee on the tuition-waiver program for youth who were in state foster care or guardianship. Elizabeth (Beth) Nee, youth engagement specialist, and a guardian, Fred Coelho, described program changes, outcomes and personal impact.
The nut graf: Legislative changes expanded the program's eligibility and slot counts; DCYF reported a surge in certified applicants and described the…
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