Foster Student Resources
Lake Tahoe Community College offers a variety of resources to assist students who
are leaving the foster care system. Our support programs can help you with the transition
to college, with financial aid, class registration help, student work opportunities,
and much more. If you are a former foster youth, please contact LTCC's Financial Aid Office and our Extended Opportunity Program & Services Office (EOPS/NextUp) to see what support is available to you!
LTCC offers the following benefits to former foster youth:
- Help with completing college entrance forms
- Services offered though LTCC's Equity program
- Financial Aid application help
- Access to the Food Pantry & Basic Needs Center
- Free Academic, Career, and Mental Health advising
- Personalized staff assistance to help direct you to the right resources
- Help with applying for the Lake Tahoe College Promise program
- Priority assistance finding on-campus jobs (for those who qualify)
- Workshops for career and academic success
QUICK LINKS
- Apply for FASFA/California Dream Act to get financial assistance for school →
- Apply for the Chafee Grant →
- Apply for additional foster youth resources with NextUp program →
For a complete list of all support services offered at LTCC, see the Campus Resources homepage.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records.
