Foster Youth Postsecondary Education Access and Success Act

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 0.

2026-04-29

This bill would help young people who grew up in foster care attend and complete college or other training programs after high school by providing financial support and removing barriers they face. It aims to address the fact that foster youth have much lower college completion rates than other students, often because they lack family financial support and face unique challenges like housing instability. The legislation would likely expand grants, scholarships, or other assistance specifically for this vulnerable group of students.