The ETV program allows Michigan to provide up to $5,000 per year to a student in an accredited programs such as:

*College  *Trade School  *University

• Youth was in foster care on or after his/her 14th birthday because of abuse or neglect.
• Youth was adopted from foster care on or after his/her 16th birthday (if adopted prior to 16th birthday youth is NOT eligible).
• Youth has a high school diploma or GED.

• Youth must attend an accredited school at least half time
  Accredited means the school does any of these:
  • Awards a Bachelor's degree or not less than a 2-year program that provides credit towards a degree.
  • Provides training toward gainful employment.
  • Is a vocational program that provides training for gainful employment and has been in existence for at least two years.

• Tuition and fees.
• Room and board.
• Student loans.
• Books and school supplies.
• Transportation.
• Personal, computer/supplies.
• Miscellaneous personal expenses.
• Health care expenses.
• Child care.

• On-line at www.mietv.lssm.org
• Lutheran Social Services 1-877-660-METV
• Local county Department of Human Services (DHS) office

1. ETV application.
2. ETV Student Education Agreement.
3. ETV Budget Form.
4. ETV Financial Aid Release Form.
5. Copy of high school diploma or GED.
6. Copy of class schedule/enrollment.
7. Grade point average of 2.0.
8. Copy of financial aid package.
9. Copy of cost of tuition.
10. Evidence school is accredited.

• Call the ETV Coordinator, Ann Rossi, at 1 (877) 660-METV.
• Lutheran Social Services of Michigan
  209 E. Washington Suite 284
  Jackson, MI 492014
  Fax: (517)789-5049
• Local county DHS office and ask to set up an appointment with a foster care worker.