Back to School: Aged-Out Application

New Yorkers For Children

As the nonprofit partner to New York City's Administration for Children Services, NYFC protects, promotes and ensures the safety of New York City's children and families, with an emphasis on children in foster care.

Program Information and Eligibiliy

Back To School Program

We are proud to support young adults in their efforts to achieving their educational goals through the Back-To-School Package Program. Our goal is to serve as many foster youth from New York City as possible.

If you are a first-time eligible applicant, you are eligible to receive a brand new laptop computer and a $100 gift card. Returning applicants are eligible to register each semester through college graduation (or until age 26) to receive a $100 gift card. Please complete all required sections to ensure that your application is properly submitted. Please note that due to budgetary constraints we are no longer offering metrocards through this program.

Please note that this application is only for youth that have aged out of foster care in New York City. If you are still in care, please contact your agency worker to register you for a package.

Eligibility Requirements

You are eligible for a Back-to-School Package Program if you:

Have currently aged out of foster care within the New York City System
Aged 26 or younger
Enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year college or university and have graduated from high school (high school seniors cannot be registered) or have a HSE/TASC certificate
Registered for a vocational program that is at least 90 days (language immersion classes does not qualify)

Registration Period:

August 26th - October 31st

*This is an undergraduate program.*

Laptop Distribution and Registration

LAPTOP DISTRIBUTION

First-time students attending school or vocational program locally will be required to pick up their laptop at the NYFC office located at 450 7th Ave., Suite 1707 in Manhattan. Our office hours will be sent via email.

Students must bring a photo ID and provide their school ID number.

If you are unable to come to our office or are not attending a local college or vocational program, please contact us at (646) 257-2930 about delivery option.

REGISTRATION

Please apply as soon as you can, as applications are processed in the order that they are received.

After you submit your application:

Expect an email confirmation that NYFC has received your request within 2 weeks of submission.
If you have questions regarding your application or package contact program@newyorkersforchildren.org or call (646) 257-2930.

This application is intended for applicants who have aged out of foster care in New York City. If you are currently in foster care in New York City, please contact your agency worker to register.

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Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

Birthdate

Phone

Email

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Postal Code

Housing Status

Personal Information

Gender

If prefer to Self Describe, Please Specify

Do you identify as LGBTIQA+?

YesNoPrefer not to say

Are you Hispanic or Latino?

If YES, Please Select

If you chose other, Please specify

Please indicate your race

If Other, Please Specify

Are you a parent?

YesNo

If you are a parent, how many children do you have?

Foster Care Agency Information

Have you aged out of foster care in New York City?

This application is intended for applicants who have aged out of foster care. If you have not aged out of foster care, please contact your agency worker to register.

Date of Discharge (mm/dd/yyyy)

Name of Foster Care Agency

First Name of Agency Worker

Last Name of Agency Worker

Agency Worker Email

Agency Worker Phone Number

Academic Information

Received High School Diploma or GED

YesNo

Highest Level of Education

Student ID Number or OSIS Number

College/University/Program

If you chose 'Other-Not in List' Type College/University/Program Name here

Educational Degree Goal

Year In School

Enrollment Status In School

College/Program Duration

Expected Date of Graduation

Type of University

College/Program City

College/Program State

In -State / Out of State

Major

Cumulative GPA

Credits Attempting this Semester (whole numbers only, no decimal points)

Class Schedule or Acceptance Letter

Transcript Document

In order to complete your application you must include a copy of your current class schedule and unofficial transcript. Screenshot pictures of your schedule and/or transcript are acceptable.

Laptop

Have you ever received a laptop from NYFC in the past?

YesNo

Please check here if you give New Yorker's For Children permission to track students persistence and graduation outcomes. This information will only be used by NYFC and will be kept confidential.

YesNo

By E-signing below, I affirm that all statements made on this application are true. I understand that a false statement or intentional omission of any material fact may cause me to be disqualified from eligibility of this application.

Signature

Date

Back to School: Aged-Out Application - Fall 2024

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