chaffee grant program update

California Chafee Grant Program

Especially for Especially for Foster YouthFoster Youth

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Presented by:

Free CashCalifornia Student Aid Commission

for CollegeDianna Ximenez(916) 526-6487

dximenez@csac ca govdximenez@csac.ca.gov

Linda Brown (916) 526-7599

lbrown@csac.ca.gov

Specialized Programs Operations Branch

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California Chafee Grant Program

Free CashFor youth “aging out” of foster care orfor College

For youth aging out of foster care or emancipated from foster care Educational Grant of up to $5 000 perEducational Grant of up to $5,000 per academic yearC ll i l (Ti l IV) h lCollege or vocational (Title IV) school

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Why CSAC as administrator?

Free CashFederal and State funds awarded to thefor College

Federal and State funds awarded to the California Department of Social Services (CDSS)

California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) administrates the program(CSAC) administrates the program

Financial aid systems already in placeFamiliarity with unique programsAnswer financial aid related questions

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Basic Eligibility Requirements

Free CashEligible Foster Care for CollegeEligible Foster CareAnytime between 16th and 18th

birthdaybirthdayNew applicants

At least 16At least 16Not over 22

Students can renewStudents can renew Through 23rd birthday

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Basic Eligibility (continued)

Free CashC ll ti l (Titl IV) h lfor CollegeCollege or vocational (Title IV) school

Participates in Federal Pell Grant ProgramParticipates in Federal Pell Grant Program

Program length of at least one academic year

Minimum half-time enrollment

Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress

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Basic Eligibility (continued)

Free CashStudents are not required to:for CollegeStudents are not required to:

Have a Social Security Number (SSN)

Meet Selective Service requirements

Be clear of loan default or grant overaward

M t Abilit t B fit (ATB) i tMeet Ability to Benefit (ATB) requirements

Be a CA resident or go to CA school

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Basic Eligibility (continued)

Free CashMust demonstrate financial needfor College

Must demonstrate financial needAward based on Unmet need certified by the school

FAFSA and Need Analysis ReportFAFSA and Need Analysis Report up to the Cost of Educationnot to exceed $5000

CA foster youth can use Chafee funding at out-of-state collegesof state colleges

Out-of-state foster youth can use Chafee in CA colleges

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colleges

1-2-3 Application Components

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1 Student completes the Chafeefor College1. Student completes the Chafee Grant Program Application

2. Student files a FAFSA

3. CDSS confirms Independent pLiving Program (ILP) eligibility

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Chafee Grant Program Application

Free CashStudent completes the Chafee Grantfor CollegeStudent completes the Chafee Grant Program Application

Complete and submit on-line:www chafee csac ca govwww.chafee.csac.ca.gov

orS b it li tiSubmit paper application

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Free Application for Federal Student Aid

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Student completes the FAFSAfor CollegeStudent completes the FAFSA

Complete and submit on-line:www.fafsa.ed.gov

orSubmit paper application

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Independent Living Program (ILP)

Free CashStudent is identified as Independent Livingfor CollegeStudent is identified as Independent Living Program (ILP) eligibleCDSS sends a list of ILP eligible studentsCDSS sends a list of ILP eligible students to CSAC

student appeared on CDSS databasestudent appeared on CDSS database

County ILP coordinator submitted statusCounty ILP coordinator submitted status update: www.childsworld.ca.gov

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Priority Selection Criteria

Free CashSelection criteria used for 2007-2008 Chafeefor College

Selection criteria used for 2007 2008 ChafeeGrant awards:

Priority 1: Renewal studentsPriority 2: Students who are aging out of the program Priority 3: Students with dependentsPriority 3: Students with dependentsPriority 4: Students who had an unmet need of $5,000 or higher, gPriority 5: Submission date of completed application

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How can I contact the Commission?

Free CashFor Chafee Grant Program questions:Call (888) 224 7268 #2 for CollegeCall (888) 224-7268 #2Fax (916) 526-7977specialized@csac.ca.gov@ g8:00 to 4:55 Monday - Friday.

F Ch f G i f i dFor Chafee Grant program information and publications:www chafee csac ca govwww.chafee.csac.ca.govhttps://www.mygrantinfo.csac.ca.govwww.csac.ca.gov

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Money talks -Questions?Questions?

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