Page Content Were you a part of the Texas foster care system? We want to support you. The Foster Care Student Program is here to help Dallas College students who have experienced foster care. We provide a wide range of services to help you succeed and thrive in school and in life.The Foster Care Student Program will:Provide you with a dedicated staff member on campus to be your main point of contactHelp you navigate financial aid, advising and other student services, from the time you enroll through graduationLink you to the resources provided by Student Success and academic support groupsOur Foster Care Student Program is offered at all Dallas College campuses. “I’ve discovered my writing and my story, it can help others. I want to turn my past into a positive thing.” Read Krystal's story. Krystal HollidayCollege Graduate/WriterTuition and Fee ExemptionAs a Texas foster care alumnus, you are eligible to attend college for free through a state tuition and fee exemption. Get Started If you have been in the Texas foster care system, learn how we can help you. Contact us. Contact Information The Foster Care Student Program team can be reached at WeCare@dcccd.edu. To contact the dedicated staff member for your campus, please see individual listings below. Campus Support Staff WHWanda HawkinsDepartment Staff Brookhaven Campus, room S133 972-238-6053 Email Wanda VMDr. Victoria McWilliamsDepartment Staff Cedar Valley Campus, room B121 972-860-8051 Email Victoria CCCarol CastilloDepartment Staff Eastfield Campus, room C100F 972-238-6259 Email Carol LMLayonda MillsapDepartment Staff Mountain View Campus, room S2083 972-860-4035 Email Layonda DADawn AldanaDepartment Staff Richland Campus, room T170I 972-238-6052 Email Dawn Department Leadership JYJose YerenaSr. Manager, Foster Care El Centro Campus, room A006 Email Jose KLKaty LauniusAssociate Dean of Support Programs DSDr. Dina Sosa-HegartyDean of Thriving Learning Communities Helpful Resources for Foster Care Alumni Dallas College Web Links Counseling Centers Accessibility Services Admissions Financial Aid Food Pantry Career Services Title IX and Sexual Misconduct PolicyOther Web Links Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas Frequently Asked Questions Whom should I contact for the tuition and fee exemption letter? Contact your PAL (Preparation for Adult Living) caseworker or the PAL supervisor, Rebecca L. Daniel, by phone at 817-255-2311; by email at Rebecca.Daniel@dfps.state.tx.us; or by mail, 951 W. Pipeline Road, Suite310, Hurst, Texas76053. I grew up in the foster care system, but then I was adopted. Do I still have the benefits? If you were adopted from foster care or were eligible for adoption at age 14 or older, you may also be eligible for the exemption. Can I get free tuition if I was a ward of another state? No. You are not eligible for the Texas college tuition and fee exemption if you were in the conservatorship of another state. I am thinking about going to Dallas College. How can I start? Start with the Apply & Register page. You will find information about how to enroll. In addition, you can contact the Foster Care Student Program for additional assistance. People told me to apply for FAFSA. What is that? FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. You need to fill out the application and submit it every year to be eligible for federal financial aid. Take a look at our FAFSA overview. Then, to get started filling out a FAFSA online, go to studentaid.gov. I have questions about financial aid. Whom should I talk to? Start with our Financial Aid Offices. You can also check out the Financial Aid FAQs, which provide answers to many questions. Be sure to read our general overview of financial aid. Latest News View more features and links Health Promotion Don't Leave $200 on the Table! Eliminate Tobacco Use LGBTQ History Month 2021