Kilgore College is committed to helping students with foster care experience succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
Through campus resources, personalized support and connections to community services, KC is here to help you navigate college, overcome challenges and achieve your educational goals. Whether you’re just getting started or need assistance along the way, we’re here to support your journey.
Research indicates that while more than 80% of youth in foster care express a desire to attend college, only 2-9% actually earn a bachelor's degree. In response, the Texas Education Code was updated in 2015 to require public colleges and universities in Texas to designate a foster care liaison. These liaisons play a vital role in connecting students with campus resources, support services and community programs to help them achieve their academic goals and successfully complete their degrees.
Lori George-Richard, KC coordinator of counseling, serves as Kilgore College's foster care liaison.
Phone:
(903) 988-7585
Email:
lgeorge-richard@kilgore.edu
If you need assistance or have questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help.
To encourage foster youth currently or formerly under the conservatorship of the DFPS and those adopted from DFPS to pursue a higher education in Texas, this program provides eligible students with free tuition at state-supported colleges or universities. Please visit these websites for more information!
FOSTER CARE TUITION EXEMPTION FACT SHEETSubmit your State College Tuition Waiver to the Kilgore College Financial Aid Office. The Scholarship Specialist will process your waiver and apply the funds to your account. You can contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@kilgore.edu or 903-983-8211.
Verify that the funds from your State College Tuition Waiver have been applied to your account by logging in to accesskcaid.kilgore.edu.
