The California State University (CSU) Foster Youth Tuition Waiver is available for current and former foster care youth who are enrolled at a California

(as amended by Education Code § 60025.3) in 2018 and it is intended to address the gap in postsecondary education attainment between foster care and

• The Foster Youth Tuition Waiver is open to qualified current and former foster youth enrolled as undergraduate students.

• Students are exempt from paying the systemwide tuition (only covers state supported courses) fee at any CSU campus.

• The tuition fee waiver only applies to the systemwide mandatory tuition fee and application fee. It does not apply to campus based

• The amount of the waiver may be reduced by any state or federal aid, including scholarships or grants, received by the student for the

• The maximum time allowed is 4 years (consecutive and non-consecutive).

• Students are eligible to receive the Foster Youth Tuition Waiver for the following terms:

• Fall

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer (The waiver will apply ONLY if the campus is offering state supported summer enrollment. The tuition waiver will not cover

Students who have been in foster care for at least 12 consecutive months after reaching 10 years of age must meet any of the following:

In addition to the above, a student must fulfill all of the following:

• Must be in academic good standing with the university

• Must be enrolled in a undergraduate program (all majors are eligible)

• Must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually

• Must meet the financial need requirements established for Cal Grant A

Methods of dissemination include:

• Disseminate information on CSU Systemwide websites , Foster Youth Resources, Residency, Educational Opportunity Program, Financial

Aid, and CalState Apply websites

• Create electronic materials

• Host a webinar to different campus departments (Outreach, Admissions and Enrollment, EOP, Foster Youth Programs, Financial Aid)

The campus foster youth program will serve as the liaison department that will assist students by clarifying the eligibility requirements and provide

support to the campus registrar office (i.e., verify documents).

• If student meets foster youth requirements (confirmed), set as student group or other coding to indicate status.

• For students who are not enrolled or have not met the criteria listed above, send an email to the student communicating that their tuition waiver

• For students missing information, send an email requesting the missing documents.

responsible for Steps 1-2 (Verify Eligibility for Financial Aid and Notifications). Each step is described below:

The Financial Aid Office will determine financial eligibility.

• Financial aid reviews for Cal Grant A need

• Financial aid reviews for other aid that may reduce waiver

• If student qualifies, student is notified through their financial aid award notification that they have been awarded the Foster Youth Waiver.

• If student does not qualify for financial aid, the Financial Aid Office will notify the Registrar Office that student does not qualify. Registrar Office

will notify student.

• If the student does meet criteria, Financial Aid will notify Student Accounts and Registrar Office.

• If student meets foster youth waiver requirements (confirmed), the Office of Student Account Services will set as student group or other coding to

indicate status.

The Registrar Office will be responsible for monitoring ongoing eligibility. Student is not required to submit an application or any additional documents for

years 2 through 4 if they have not broken enrollment.

The Registrar Office will monitor the student every term to ensure that they are still in good standing with the university. Registrar Office will verify the following:

• Confirm that the student is enrolled in an undergraduate program

• Must be age 25 or younger by the first day of the academic year

• Must maintain good Student Conduct standards by campus

• Student must remain in good academic standing by campus

• Must be coded as a California resident for tuition purposes

Once students meet ALL requirements, the Registrar Office will notify financial aid of students ready for review. For Students who do not meet the criteria

for the waiver:

• For students who do meet the criteria listed above, send an email to the student communicating that their tuition waiver has been denied and list

the reason(s) for denial.

The Financial Aid Office is responsible for Steps 1-2 (Verify Eligibility for Financial Aid and Notifications). Each step is described below:

extended education self-supporting courses, the tuition fee waiver will not cover the tuition fee.

The first term enrolled will count towards the 4 year maximum.

No, only undergraduate students qualify for the tuition fee waiver.

Yes, as long as the student meets the eligibility requirements.

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