EDUCATION AND TRAINING VOUCHER PROGRAM | CENTRAL PLAINS CENTER FOR SERVICES
Provides financial and personal support for current and former state ward youth to attend college. Youth are eligible if they have graduated from high school or obtained a GED and meet one of the following criteria:
-- Are a state or tribal ward who is age 16 or older;
-- Were in the State or Tribe's custody on their 16th birthday and are now between the ages of 16 and 26;
-- Were in the State or Tribe's custody and received guardianship or adopted status at the age of 16 or older and have yet to reach age 26.
Youth participating in the ETV Program can continue receiving support for up to five non-consecutive years as long as they are enrolled in a post-secondary education or training program and are making satisfactory progress toward completion of that program. This is a statewide program and is provided through a contract with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and the Nebraska Children and Families Foundation.
Physical Address
610 North C Street, Broken Bow, NE 68822
Hours
Mon 9 am - 5 pm; Tue 9 am - 5 pm; Wed 9 am - 5 pm; Thu 9 am - 5 pm; Fri 9 am - 5 pm;
Voice
Application process
Call for information
Fee
None
Required documents
Call for information
Eligibility
Young adults ages 16-26 who were state or tribal wards at age 16 or older, or who were placed into guardianship or adoption at age 16 or older
Languages
English
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