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Empowering Former Foster Youth: Texas Reach Financial Aid Conference

Join us at the .TASFAA Conference 2012 to learn about financial aid programs for former foster youth, facilitated by Texas Reach. Explore resources, support, and opportunities to help these students achieve their college dreams.

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Empowering Former Foster Youth: Texas Reach Financial Aid Conference

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  1. TASFAA Conference 2012Changing the Tides of Financial AidMake It Happen!Presented by:Patsy Collins pwc002@shsu.eduSHSU Financial Aid & Scholarships Office

  2. Making a Difference • Not the largest population – BUT! High Level of Need – Monetary and Student Services

  3. Texas REACH Purpose of the organization: Facilitate the interaction between PAL/Aftercare agencies and institutions of higher education in order to increase college access for former foster youth and to create a successful learning environment so the student can obtain a college degree. Subscribe to the Texas Reach List Serve.

  4. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Transitional Living Services • PAL - Preparation for Adult Living Independent Living Skill Training • ETV – Education and Training Voucher • Medicaid for youth 18 – 21 years of age

  5. College Preparatory Work • SAT & ACT Pmt Waiver High School Counselor

  6. College Entrance • Application Waivers – Admissions • Placement Test – ETV (Must be awarded federal aid to begin application process) • Meningitis Shot – CHIP (under 18); Texas Medicaid (STAR) • Dorm Deposit – Transitional Living Allowance or ETV (Must be awarded federal aid) • Orientation – Federal Aid; Add to fee student fee statement

  7. Campus Life • HB 452 Dormitory access - break housing (Thanksgiving, fall to spring, spring break, spring to summer 1, summer 1 to summer to, and summer 2 to fall) if student is enrolled for the subsequent semester Financial aid consideration – Planning to accommodate the year-round budget • Work Study – Preferred hiring; PAL Staff can provide the Employment Preference form letter (Govt. Code; Title 6; Subtitle B; Chapter 672)

  8. hi SHSU Forward • BuildingaTeam (Fall 2008) Drs. Keri Rogers and Heather Thielemann Monthly Meetings: First Year Experience, Financial Aid, Counseling Center, SAM Center (Advising and Mentoring, Legal Services, Office of Research and Sponsored Grants, Residence Life, Orientation, Reading Center, Writing Center • Programs S@S, Graduation (Gowns, gift, luncheon), emergency fund, scholarship • Studentorganizations Pay it Forward

  9. Contact Information National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth • http://www.naehcy.org/facts.html Transitional Living • http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Protection/Transtiional_Living/default.asp Shannon Ramsey DFPS PO Box 149030, MC W-157 Austin, Texas 78714-9030 Texas REACH http://www.texasreach.org PAL Coordinators http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Protection/Preparation_For_Adult_Living/PAL_coordinators.asp

  10. Additional Resources: Casey Family Programs. http://www.casey.org/resources/publications/SupportingSuccess.htm. Department of Family and Protective Services http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/About/Data_Books_and_Annual_Reports/2011/default.asp. Texans Care for Children http://texanscareforchildren.org/Images/Interior/reports/transitions_to_adulthood_for_texas_foster_youth.pdf.

  11. Glossaries • http://casey.org/Resources/Publications/pdf/ProvidingEffectiveFinancialAid.pdf • http://womens-place.com/features/adoption_terms.php

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