The Massachusetts College Benefits Guide for Foster and Adoptive Families

College benefits for foster and adoptive families can be difficult to piece together. Different programs have different eligibility rules, applications, deadlines, and documentation requirements.

The Massachusetts College Benefits Guide for Foster and Adoptive Families brings that information together in one practical, plain-language resource designed to help families understand what programs may be available and what to do next.

Inside the 26-page guide, you'll find information on:

• Massachusetts tuition and fee waivers for eligible foster and adopted students
• Foster Child Grant and Education and Training Voucher (ETV) programs
• FAFSA and financial aid considerations for students with foster care histories
• Separate foster and adopted student pathways
• Documents families may need to gather
• FERPA and communicating with the college
• Satisfactory Academic Progress and maintaining financial aid eligibility
• Key application periods, contacts, and questions to ask
• Potential funding gaps and additional resources

The guide is designed for Massachusetts foster parents, adoptive parents, caregivers, students, and families preparing for college or helping a student navigate the process.

Digital PDF | 26 pages | 2026–27 Edition

For general educational information only. Program eligibility, funding, deadlines, and requirements can change. Always confirm current information with the appropriate agency, program, and college.