Resources

Navigate the central University of Michigan Office of Financial Aid to track your FAFSA status, explore grants, and view university-specific funding options.

Student Life offers various scholarships and grants to help you maintain stability and overcome financial barriers during your time at Michigan.

Eligible foster care youth can access up to $5,000 per year in federal funding to cover tuition, books, and living expenses.

Youth transitioning out of foster care can apply for state funding to assist with critical costs related to housing, education, and daily living.

Check your eligibility for this Michigan program that targets associate degree or certificate-seeking students with a history of Medicaid coverage.

Michigan residents who were in foster care on or after their 13th birthday can apply for this scholarship that goes toward tuition, fees, and books.

Connect with local boards that help youth build critical leadership skills, financial literacy, and asset-match savings accounts.

Tap into a statewide network that offers resources and toolkits to support education and career pathways for foster alumni.

Join a national community driven by foster care alumni that focuses on peer connection, mentorship, and advocacy.

Engage with the national network for youth in foster care, featuring peer support forums, leadership opportunities, and legal rights resources.

Explore resource guides and toolkits explicitly tailored to improve outcomes and provide safe, inclusive networks for LGBTQ+ youth in care systems.