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Resources for Foster Youth

Every CSU campus offers a foster youth support program designed to help current and former foster youth thrive academically, personally, and professionally while earning their degree.

Support Services may include:

  • Priority Registration
  • Academic Advising & Tutoring
  • Financial Aid & Scholarship Support
  • Housing Assistance & Year-Round Housing Options
  • Emergency Financial Resources
  • Career Development & Internship Opportunities
  • Mental Health & Wellness Services
  • Peer Mentoring & Community Building
  • Laptop Loans, Printing & Study Spaces
  • Life Skills and Leadership Development
  • Dedicated Foster Youth Success Staff
  • Connections to Campus and Community Resources

  • Campus Support

    Each campus has a program and services designed specifically to he​lp current and former foster youth.

  • Find a Campus

  • Applying to the CSU & Foster Youth Programs

    Contact individual programs for information on support services and the application process.

  • Learn About The Process


  • Residency for Tuition Purposes

    The CSU is committed to helping current and former foster youth students navigate the campus admission process, financial aid, and campus resources.

  • Find Residency Resources


Policy, Literature & Communications​

Policies, coded memos and reports that govern and measure the CSU's foster youth programs are found here.

View CSU Foster Youth Program Policies And Reports

Staff Resources

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Foster Youth Program Staff​