TASFAA Conference 2012 Changing the Tides of Financial Aid Make It Happen! Presented by: Patsy Collins SHSU Financial Aid & Scholarships Office

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

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.

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

College Preparatory Work

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

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Contact Information National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth Transitional Living Shannon Ramsey DFPS PO Box , MC W-157 Austin, Texas Texas REACH PAL Coordinators dinators.asp

Additional Resources: Casey Family Programs. portingSuccess.htm. Department of Family and Protective Services d_Annual_Reports/2011/default.asp. Texans Care for Children eports/transitions_to_adulthood_for_texas_foster_youth. pdf.

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