Fostering Laker Success Application

Fostering Laker Success strives to recruit and retain youth who have experienced foster care and other out-of-home placements by providing access to resources that encourage successful inclusion within and graduation from the GVSU community. Please complete the form below, to see if you qualify for Fostering Laker Success.

Note: Grand Valley offers 400+ endowed and department scholarships. These scholarships vary and may be based on interests, academic performance, special talents or major. Many of these scholarships are made possible through generous donations. Students may apply for these scholarships each year through myScholarships.

For questions, please contact:
Brandy Thompson, M.A.Program Coordinator/Independent Living Skills Coach
[email protected]
(616) 331-8864

First Name *

Last Name *

G-Number *

Email *

Phone *

If married/divorce/adopted, what was your last name when you were receiving foster care services? *

Date of Birth ##/##/#### *

What state did you receive foster care services in? * *

What county did you receive foster care services in? * *

Are you under the age of 23? * *

Unaccompanied homeless youth are students (or future students) who lack safe, stable housing and who are not in the care of a parent or guardian. They may have run away from home or been forced to leave by their parents. Unaccompanied youth live in a variety of temporary situations, including shelters, the homes of friends or relatives, cars, campgrounds, public parks, abandoned buildings, motels, and bus or train stations. Unaccompanied youth do not receive financial support from their parents and do not have access to parental information.

Are you or have you experienced homelessness with in the last year? * *

How did you hear about Fostering Laker Success Program? * *

Eligibility Statement *

I understand GVSU/Fostering Laker Success Staff may contact the state human service agency, or any other relevant agency, to verify my eligibility using information provided on the online FLS application. Submission of this application does not guarantee admission to GVSU nor acceptance into the Fostering Laker Success Program. Program participants are required to complete the Intake process for program entry.

I agree that I will hold GVSU/Fostering Laker Success harmless as a result of contact with any such agency

Reminder:

Applicants who are still in high school must also apply for the Tuition Incentive Program before graduating from high school by calling (888) 447-2687. Michigan Fostering Futures Scholarships are due August 1.

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