chaffee grant program update
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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 [email protected]
Linda Brown (916) 526-7599
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) [email protected]@ 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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