OCFS-3165. Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program

Form OCFS-3165, the Foster Youth College Success Initiative Program, is a form used by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) to help facilitate access to college education for foster youth and young adults. The form serves as a request for tuition assistance for foster youth who are pursuing higher education.

The form is completed by the foster youth, their caseworker, and the college or university they are planning to attend. The form requires the foster youth to provide information about their educational background, including their current or most recent educational institution, as well as any previous college or university attended. The foster youth is also required to provide information about their current or most recent foster care placement, including the name of their caseworker, the name of the agency providing care, and their current living situation. The form also requires the college or university to provide information about their educational program, including the estimated cost of attendance and the expected time to completion.

The form includes several important fields that must be completed accurately in order to be approved. These include the foster youth's name, date of birth, social security number, and date of foster care placement. Additionally, the form requires the foster youth to provide information about their current or most recent foster care placement, including the name of their caseworker, the name of the agency providing care, and their current living situation. The college or university must also provide information about their educational program, including the estimated cost of attendance and the expected time to completion.

The form is typically used when a foster youth is applying for tuition assistance to attend college or university. The form is used to determine the amount of assistance the foster youth is eligible for, as well as to ensure that the foster youth is on track to complete their degree in a timely manner. The form also serves to provide legal documentation of the foster youth's financial responsibility for the tuition and fees associated with their college education.

In addition to the form itself, other documents may be required for completion, such as proof of income and identification. Additionally, there may be alternative forms that can be used for similar transactions or purposes, such as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).