Education
Financial Aid Completion Resources for California Foster and Homeless Youth
2024-25 Resources
For students who have experienced foster care or homelessness, applying for financial aid can be confusing and overwhelming. These resources for both students and professionals take the mystery out of applying for and maintaining financial aid.
Resources for Students & Adult Supporters
Financial Aid Guide for California Foster and Unaccompanied Homeless Youth – This comprehensive guide begins with an explanation of the different types of financial aid available, offers helpful tips to completing the FAFSA/CADAA, describes key steps on what to do after the FAFSA/CADAA are submitted, and explains how to keep getting financial aid. Available in English and Spanish.
FAFSA Visual Guide for California Foster and Unaccompanied Homeless Youth – This guide is intended to complement the Financial Aid Guide for California Foster and Unaccompanied Homeless Youth with screenshots of the FAFSA and step-by-step detailed instructions.
California Dream Act Visual Guide for California Foster and Unaccompanied Homeless Youth –This guide is intended to complement the Financial Aid Guide for California Foster and Unaccompanied Homeless Youth with screenshots of the CADAA and step-by-step detailed instructions.
FAFSA/CADAA Webinar Training for Adult Supporters of Youth with Experience in Foster Care or with Homelessness – This is a “how-to” webinar designed to assist those working with foster youth and unaccompanied homeless youth to successfully complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA).
COMING SOON! High School Counselor FAFSA/CADAA Challenge Toolkits – These guides are designed to support high school counselors who work with foster youth and students experiencing homelessness on FAFSA/CADAA completion. They include tip sheets, checklists and frequently asked questions that high school counselors may encounter.
Student Spotlights – Learn more about completing the FAFSA, the types of aid available, and the steps to maintaining financial aid from a student’s perspective.
