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Nov 02, 2024

Spring 2025 ETV

November 1, 2024 - SHAKATown open to receive ETV Applications
January 10, 2025- Last day to file a completed application,["completed" means application information and ALL the required documents].
January 29, 2025 – ETV benefit checks issued on or about this date

Awards based on need – up to $5,000.00 per year for full-time students and up to $2,500 for part-time students.

If students were awarded the maximum amount of $5,000 in Fall 2024---they will not be eligible for any ETV award in Spring 2025.

You CAN file an ETV application even if you participate in another DHS program, like Imua Kakou (Extended Foster Care)! and Extended Assistance (AA/PA)! or Higher Ed !

Not sure if you might be eligible? File an application and DHS will figure out if you are eligible.

Basic eligibility criteria:

AGE: 18 through 25 (up to 26^th BD)
- Aged / transitioned out of DHS Foster Care at 18 or older
- Adopted at age 16 or older
- Legal guardianship to a kin at age 16 or older
- Attending an accredited institution of higher education
- Filed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Making satisfactory progress [“C” or better] – specifically not on FAFSA academic suspension/ probation
- Budget is reasonable and for allowable cost of attendance

Sep 18, 2024

youth partners flyer

Apr 23, 2024

Fall 2024 ETV

May 1, 2024 - ShakaTown open to receive ETV Applications

August 23, 2024 - Last day to file a completed application,["completed" means application information and ALL the required documents].

Awards based on need – up to $5,000.00 per year (Fall 24 & Spring 25) for full-time students and up to $2,500 for part-time students.

You can file an ETV application even if you participate in another DHS program, like Imua Kakou (Extended Foster Care)! and Extended Assistance (AA/PA)! or Higher Ed !

Not sure if you might be eligible? File an application and DHS will figure out if you are eligible.

Basic eligibility criteria:

AGE: 18 through 25 (up to 26^th BD)
- Aged / transitioned out of DHS Foster Care at 18 or older
- Adopted at age 16 or older
- Legal guardianship to a kin at age 16 or older
- Attending an accredited institution of higher education
- Filed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Making satisfactory progress [“C” or better] – specifically not on FAFSA academic suspension/ probation
- Budget is reasonable and for allowable cost of attendance

September 25, 2024 – ETV benefit checks issued on or about this date

Nov 01, 2023

Spring 2024 ETV

November 1, 2023 - ShakaTown open to receive ETV Applications

January 12, 2024 - Last day to file a completed application,["completed" means application information and ALL the required documents].

Awards based on need – up to $5,000.00 per year for full-time students and up to $2,500 for part-time students. If students were awarded the maximum amount of $5,000 in Fall 2023---they will not be eligible for any ETV award for Spring 2024.

You can file an ETV application even if you participate in another DHS program, like Imua Kakou (Extended Foster Care)! and Extended Assistance (AA/PA)! or Higher Ed !

Not sure if you might be eligible? File an application and DHS will figure out if you are eligible.

Basic eligibility criteria:

AGE: 18 through 25 (up to 26^th BD)
- Aged / transitioned out of DHS Foster Care at 18 or older
- Adopted at age 16 or older
- Legal guardianship to a kin at age 16 or older
- Attending an accredited institution of higher education
- Filed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Making satisfactory progress [“C” or better] – specifically not on FAFSA academic suspension/ probation

Budget is reasonable and for allowable cost of attendance

Apr 25, 2023

Fall 2023 ETV

May 1, 2023 - ShakaTown open to receive ETV Applications

August 21, 2023 - Last day to file a completed application,["completed" means application information and ALL the required documents].

September 20, 2023 – ETV benefit checks issued on or about this date

Awards based on need – up to $5,000.00 per year for full-time students and up to $2,500 for part-time students.

You can file an ETV application even if you participate in another DHS program, like Imua Kakou (Extended Foster Care)! and Extended Assistance (AA/PA)! or Higher Ed !

Not sure if you might be eligible? File an application and DHS will figure out if you are eligible.

Basic eligibility criteria:

AGE: 18 through 26
Meets one of these legal statuses
- Aged/Transitioned out of DHS Foster Care at 18 or older
- Adopted at age 16 or older
- Legal guardianship to a relative at age 16 or older

Attending an accredited institution of higher education
Filed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Making satisfactory progress [“C” or better] – specifically not on FAFSA academic suspension / probation
Budget is reasonable and for allowable cost of attendance

Apr 05, 2023

Mar 01, 2023

Nov 22, 2022

Spring 2023 ETV

Nov 1, 2022 - ShakaTown open to receive ETV Applications

January 13, 2023 - Last day to file a completed application,["completed" means application information and ALL the required documents].

Awards based on need – up to $5,000.00 per year for full-time students and up to $2,500 for part-time students.

You can file an ETV application even if you participate in another DHS program, like Imua Kakou (Extended Foster Care)! and Extended Assistance (AA/PA)! or Higher Ed !

Not sure if you might be eligible? File an application and DHS will figure out if you are eligible.

Basic eligibility criteria:

AGE: 18 through 25
Meets one of these legal statuses
- Aged/Transitioned out of DHS Foster Care at 18 or older
- Adopted at age 16 or older
- Legal guardianship to a relative at age 16 or older

Attending an accredited institution of higher education
Filed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Making satisfactory progress [“C” or better] – specifically not on FAFSA academic suspension / probation
Budget is reasonable and for allowable cost of attendance

Sep 07, 2022

APPLY NOW

Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation

The Trustees of the Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation are interested in assisting students that have been in the foster care system. Mr. and Mrs. Geist grew up independently and their successes in life came through their own personal efforts. Because of the Geists' own childhood experiences, you have been selected in recognition of the strides you have taken to succeed and to give you encouragement to continue your efforts.

Requirements:

Have a primary residence in Hawaii
Plan to attend a two or four-year college, university, or vocational school
Plan to enroll at least half-time (equivalent of 6 or more credits per semester)
Submit a letter from a Department of Human Services case worker verifying your past and/or present placement in foster care within the State of Hawaii. Youth who have been legally adopted or reunited with their birth families before the age of fourteen (14) are not eligible for support under this program. The letter from your case worker should specifically document that:
1) you are or were in the foster care system in Hawaii.
2) you were not adopted or permanently reunited with your birth parents prior to your 14th birthday. A statement from your case worker that you either did or will "age out" of foster care is sufficient for this purpose if it applies to your case.
Be a United States citizen or legal permanent resident.

Mar 18, 2022

Fall 2022 ETV

May 1, 2022 - ShakaTown open to receive ETV Applications

August 20, 2022 - Last day to file a completed application,["completed" means application information and ALL the required documents].

September 29, 2022 – ETV benefit checks issued on or about this date

Awards based on need – up to $5,000.00 per year for full-time students and up to $2,500 for part-time students.

You can file an ETV application even if you participate in another DHS program, like Imua Kakou (Extended Foster Care)! and Extended Assistance (AA/PA)! or Higher Ed !

Not sure if you might be eligible? File an application and DHS will figure out if you are eligible.

Basic eligibility criteria:

AGE: 18 through 26
Meets one of these legal statuses
- Aged/Transitioned out of DHS Foster Care at 18 or older
- Adopted at age 16 or older
- Legal guardianship to a relative at age 16 or older

Attending an accredited institution of higher education
Filed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Making satisfactory progress [“C” or better] – specifically not on FAFSA academic suspension / probation
Budget is reasonable and for allowable cost of attendance

Sep 16, 2021

Jun 09, 2014

Watch this video on DHS' new program called Imua Kakou. Log into ShakaTown to Apply Now.

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