FY27 TLS Educational & Training Voucher (ETV) Payments Program

The FY27 TLS Educational & Training Voucher (ETV) Payments Program provides financial support services to eligible youth enrolled in an accredited college, university, or vocational program. The selected provider will collaborate with the Office of Education and Transition Services (OETS) to issue ETV payments to payees as approved by the OETS ETV Coordinator. The provider will also issue start-up payments to DCFS Scholarship recipients and Youth in College/Vocational Training (YIC) program participants. The program aims to support eligible youth in their post-secondary education expenses, including books, supplies, technology, and room/board expenses. • The provider must have procedures in writing for issuing payments and must process payments within 5 business days of receipt of the request. • The provider must submit monthly invoices and financial reports to document actual reimbursable costs. • The provider must maintain staffing levels sufficient to process checks in a timely manner. • The provider will be reimbursed for any bank fees incurred to stop payment on an issued check.