Jessica Frisina, MSW on LinkedIn: Kinship.Grandfamilies & the FAFSA: College Financial Aid (2024)

Do you work with grandparents and other kin raising high school seniors? If so, please use and widely share this new resource from the - it has detailed directions for students raised by kin to complete the FAFSA, the federal financial aid application that opens doors to money to pay for college. As with most things, the instructions for these students are different than for students being raised by parents. The great news - in most circ*mstances, only the students' income and assets are considered in determining aid! So, it's very important to fill out the application correctly because it can help ensure bright futures for these young adults. https://lnkd.in/ggV-fZyS#KinshipCare #Grandfamilies #FAFSA

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Here is information about a new resource for #highschoolstudents raised by kin to complete the #FAFSA, the federal financial aid application that opens doors to money to pay for college. As with most things, the instructions for these students are different than for students being raised by parents. The great news is that in most circ*mstances, only the student's income and assets are considered in determining aid! So, it's very important to fill out the application correctly because it can help ensure bright futures for these young adults. https://lnkd.in/ggV-fZyS#KinshipCare #Grandfamilies #grandfamilyfinancialresource

Direct cash programs with no budget requirements work (but includes supportive councelin) more often than not for homeless youth, which has a pilot program. It makes housing, finishing HS, and entering a job certification program for young people (especially those who have been in and out of foster care) with no support from families.Why waste money on programs that fail more often than succeed, when everyone who is housed and training for a job that can keep them in safe housing will produce a taxpayer.

We are thrilled to learn that the new FAFSA has made changes that make it easier for students experiencing homelessness to access financial aid support.In the past, the “determination process” (that students had to go through in order to be considered for financial aid) could be re-traumatizing for students. Students had to jump through many hoops & check off many boxes to prove their status. “Under the FAFSA Simplification Act, students will only have to go through the determination process once unless they have a change in circ*mstance or move institutions. Additionally, the act expanded the group of entities that could verify that a student was homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.”At My Private Professor, we recognize that students experiencing homelessness often struggle to receive the academic support that they need & deserve. We’re also aware of the numbers. According to the U.S. Dept. of Education, since 2008, the number of students experiencing homelessness identified by public schools each year has increased by 90%.That’s why we’ve made it a core part of our mission to help these students. For EVERY tutoring hour, we earmark a portion of funds to support students experiencing homelessness &/or in long-term foster care. If you’re interested in partnering with us to support this group of students, contact us at support@myprivateprofessor.com. We would love to work with you!#Education #GivingBack #EmpowerLearners #AcademicSuccess #StudentSuccess

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We are fully aware that when people come into fostering it is not for the finances, and nor should it be. However it should not be a taboo subject. Understanding how the payments work and what they are allocated for is an important part of your research, because these payments alongside the grants are there to ensure that you can provide the child(ren) in your care with the best possible experience. Click the link below to find out more. https://lnkd.in/e-hSuHKv

INYBN NON PROFIT HUB:Jack & Jill Center Announces its Policy for Free and Reduced-Price Meals for Students Under the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs Any interested person may review a copy of the policy by contacting Cassandra Dennis, 1315 W Broward Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 and 954-463-8772.Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – Aug. 17, 2023 – Jack & Jill Center is pleased to announce its policy for free and reduced-price meals for students under the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs.Household size and income criteria will be used to determine eligibility. An application cannot be approved unless it contains complete eligibility information. Once approved, meal benefits are good for an entire year. You need not notify the organization of changes in income and household size. Application forms are being sent to all homes with a letter to parents or guardians. To apply for Free or Reduced-Price Meals, households must complete the application and return it to the school. Additional copies are available at the principal’s office in each school. The information provided on the application will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and may be verified at any time during the school year. Applications may be submitted at any time during the year. Households that receive SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) or TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) are required to list on the application only the child’s name, SNAP/TANF case number, and signature of adult household member. Foster children will receive free benefits regardless of the child’s personal income or the income of the household. Households with children who are considered migrants, homeless, or runaway should contact the district liaison Kathy Capobianco at 954-463-8772. For the purpose of determining household size, deployed service members are considered a part of the household. Families should include the names of the deployed service members on their application. Report only that portion of the deployed service member’s income made available to them or on their behalf to the family. Additionally, a housing allowance that is part of the Military Housing Privatization Initiative is not to be included as income. All other households must provide the following information listed on the application: Total household income listed by gross amount received, type of income (e.g., wages, child support, etc.) and how often the income is received by each household member; *Meals served at this school are available at no cost regardless of the eligibility determination.*~ Courtesy of Taylor Goldman

"COVID Relief Funds Are an Overlooked Resource for Helping Homeless Students": From cell phones & laundry to hotel stays & car repairs, 5 districts across the U.S. are using federal money to help vulnerable kids get into and stay in the classroom. Federal lawmakers have given school districts an opportunity to address student homelessness with $800 million in American Rescue Plan-Homeless Children and Youth Funds, money that can be used for the identification, enrollment and school participation of children and youth experiencing homelessness. At the end of the day, it is the federal government's responsibility, regardless of the pandemic, to ensure our youth are provided with all the tools needed to navigate and succeed in their education.#homelessness #youth #housingcrisis #education #educationsystem #housingisahumanrighthttps://loom.ly/xCnBDXw

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This National Foster Care Awareness Month, Let's Champion Education! Did you know? Only a small percentage of foster youth graduate college. While 93% aspire to attend, many face unique challenges that can make those dreams a struggle. According to the National Foster Youth Institute, studies have found that just 3-4% of former foster youth obtain a 4-year college degree, and only 2-6% receive a 2-year degree.Here's how you can make a difference:Donate to scholarship funds: Help ease the financial burden of college for foster youth.Mentor a foster student: Offer guidance and support as they navigate educational choices.Spread awareness: Share this post and raise awareness about the challenges faced by foster youth.Together, we can create a brighter future for foster students.#SupportFosterYouth #HigherEducationForAll #FosterCareAwarenessMonth

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Applications for Project Lemonade's Fill the Gap Scholarship are now open! Visit https://lnkd.in/gazbTdcT for more information and to apply.⁠This scholarship is a funding source for young adults with foster care experience who are pursuing higher education goals, including trade or other schools. ⁠⁠The Fill the Gap Scholarship provides flexible funding to cover a student’s basic needs expenses, an area often overlooked by other funding sources.⁠⁠Designed with partners in the foster care community and young adults with lived experience, the Fill the Gap Scholarship was created to reduce stressors and barriers created by financial insecurity so that students can focus on their educational goals.⁠⁠Scholarship recipients receive up to $4,000 a year, renewable for up to four years pending continued eligibility. Funding can be used beyond tuition to include housing, transportation, technology, books, or other necessary items to pursue education.⁠⁠Applications are now open, the deadline to apply is October 31st. Visit https://lnkd.in/gazbTdcT for more information and to apply.Funding for the Fill the Gap Scholarships are made possible by generous donors.

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💗 Nothing more satisfying helping those who need it the most!👩🎓 Due to financial constraints, the vast majority of former foster kids who go to college never graduate. Recent studies show that 1 in 4 California kids who grew up in foster care end up homeless. Approximately 4,000 kids across the state age out of the foster care system every year.🙌 As a board member of Make It Home Bay Area (MIH),I'm proud of the significant impact our organization has on the well being of these kids as they transition out of foster homes and into college life. 💚 Plus, MIH repurposes a voluminous amount of unwanted furniture that would've gone to landfill!🛌 With college move-in days taking place across the country right now, MIH volunteers are working with students in need to ensure they arrive on campus ready to go. The Marin-based board members told the Marin Independent Journal that it is devoted to finding gently used furniture and other supplies that all new college students need for furnishing dorm rooms, apartments or other living spaces as foster kids move on to college.😍 There is a possible future where all kids interested in a college education can earn admission and get the financial support to finish.The IJ article:https://lnkd.in/g4Mc3gSQ. #greenbusiness #sustainability #nonprofit #givingback #community #marincounty #educationforall #socialmobility

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