Financial Aid Completion Resources for California Foster and Homeless Youth

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).

Community College for Foster Youth Marketing Toolkit – This toolkit contains marketing materials to promote enrollment in community college and expanded financial aid opportunities for foster youth attending community college, including the new Student Success Completion Grant. The toolkit includes two fliers (one-page and two-page versions) and accompanying social media posts and videos.

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