Resources for Foster Youth

We recognize the obstacles that former foster youth encounter during your pursuit for higher education, and we are here to help you succeed.

Apply to Skyline College 

1. Complete an Application for admission to Skyline College
2. Complete online Orientation to learn how to get started

3. You may need to schedule assessment to determine an English, Math, or ESOL level.

4. Schedule a Counseling appointment to make your educational plans
5. Register for classes on WebSMART

For more information, please visit the Admissions & Records Office

Apply for Financial Aid

1. Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a California Dream Act Application
2. Submit a Chafee Grant Application*
3. Obtain copy of Foster Youth Verification Letter from the County where Foster Care Services were received
4. Contact Brandon Gutierrez-Kitto, our Financial Aid Foster Youth Liaison (when emailing, please provide your name, Student ID (G Number), and phone number).

*If you are/were in foster care or another court ordered out of home placement between your 16th and 18th birthday and have not reached your 26th birthday as of July 1 of the award year, you may be eligible for up to $5,000 of additional grant assistance through the Chafee Grant.

On-Campus Resources

• Support Programs:
  • Foster Youth Programs
  • EOPS
  • TRIO
• Campus Services & Centers
  • Learning Center: Tutoring & Studying
  • Career Services
• Basic Needs Assistance
  • SparkPoint at Skyline College
  • Personal Counseling
  • Health and Wellness

Off Campus Resources:

• California Youth Connection (CYC)
• iFoster
• Casey Family Foundation
• CA Department of Education | Foster Youth Resources
• Housing Resources for former foster youth 
• CDSS Department of Social Services
• California Department of
  Housing and Community Development