(a) This subchapter establishes the Delaware Fostering Independence Through Education Tuition Waiver Program (“Program”).
(b) Beginning in the spring semester of 2022, an institution of higher education shall award a fostering independence waiver for undergraduate courses at the institution for each individual who is eligible under this section. The amount of the waiver shall be total eligible costs of attending the institution, less any grants or scholarships the individual receives. The waiver shall be awarded for up to 5 years if the individual is enrolled full-time.
(c) In order to receive a fostering independence waiver under this section, an individual must be a current resident of this State, under the age of 27, and 1 of the following:
(1) Eligible for the Delaware Chafee Education and Training Voucher program.
(2) Spent 12 or more months in the custody of the Department when the individual was between the ages of 14 and 18.