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The Foster Youth College Success Initiative (FYCSI) is a state program administered by the New York State Education Department that supports foster youth who are already in college or about to enter college. It provides support and financial assistance to help foster youth achieve academic success.
To be eligible for FYCSI, applicants must:
- Be currently a resident of New York State;
And - Have been a foster youth, orphan, or ward of the court when they were 13 or older;
And - Attend a State University of New York (SUNY) college or university, City College of New York (CUNY) college or university, or an Independent/Private college or university which also hosts a Higher Education Opportunities Program (HEOP). Funds will be directed to the respective campus financial aid office.
For more information please visit the Foster Youth College Success Initiative at the New York State Education Department ( nysed.gov).
To apply, please submit the FYCSI consent form to FCY4College@ocfs.ny.gov.