College Choice Support Services
In partnership with ACS, the New York Foundling offers support to youth in College Choice Program through our College Choice Support Services.
If you would like to set up a meeting with the College Choice Team please use the calendly link here.
Please head to the College Choice Application Portal for updates specifically related to applications.
of young people in foster care receive a college degree.
We look to beat those odds.
About
Connecting Talent with Opportunities
College Choice Support Services provides academic, financial, and social support to help young people in foster care in New York City thrive in higher education. Students can attend an accredited college or university anywhere in the country and have access to specialized tutoring, coaching, and career counseling, along with tuition & fees assistance, housing support, and direct cash assistance.
Services
We Support Foster Youth in Their Academic, Personal, and Professional Journeys Through:
Tutoring
Academic support, advocacy, and access to learning services
College Success Advising
Social/emotional support, post-college planning, housing, mental & behavioral health support
Career Counseling
Internships, job connections, networking, career readiness events
Financial Support
Assistance with tuition payments and housing
“Without the support of my tutor and coach it would have been a lot harder to graduate.”
College Choice Support Services
Student at Guttman Community College
