1. “Financial Aid Evolution: Change Agents”OASFAA Fall Conference 2015 OASFAA Conference Sponsor – Fall 2015 Thank you to Great Lakes Educational Loan Services, Inc. for their sponsorship of the OASFAA 2015 FallConference!

2. “Financial Aid Evolution: Change Agents” OASFAA Fall Conference 2015 The Changing Landscape for Foster Care Alumni as Successful College Students in the 21 st Century It’s About Collaboration! William Murray, IV M.Ed. Ohio Reach Coordinator Kimberly Rhyan, Director, Student Engagement and Leadership (SEaL) Columbus State Community College Simone G. Polk, J.D., Assistant Vice President, Student Services Wright State University

3. Ohio Reach L.E.A.R.N “Financial Aid Evolution: Change Agents”OASFAA Fall Conference 2015  2008 - A workgroup composed of foster care youth, alumni and advocates reported barriers and obstacles to the Ohio Association of Child Caring Agencies (OACCA) for foster care youth in attaining higher education.  In 2013, the Attorney General DeWine awarded Ohio Reach with funding to further develop and expand Ohio Reach’s work to improve college success for former foster youth in Ohio.  Ohio Reach improves post-secondary outcomes for foster care youth and alumni through Leadership, Empowerment, Advocacy, Research and Networking (LEARN).  Under the Ohio Reach model, we connect both children services and post-secondary professionals to the advancement of former foster youth in higher education.

4. Ohio Reach Purpose Driven “Financial Aid Evolution: Change Agents”OASFAA Fall Conference 2015  Mentoring  Under the Ohio Reach, there are 4 established initiatives:  Central State University  Columbus State Community College  Cuyahoga Community College  Ohio University  Safety Net  Assistance to former foster youth during emergency situations per one academic year. Assistance is up to $500.00.  Annual Conference and Training  Each year in collaboration with Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Ohio Reach hosts the annual Fostering Pathways to Success Conference.  Each spring Ohio Reach provides Regional Trainings throughout the State to College professionals.

5. Ohio Reach The Importance of Collaboration Campus Liaison Financial Aid/Bursar & Registrar Admissions Career Services Residence Life & Housing Disability Services Counseling & Wellness Services Student Academic Support Services Academic Advising Student Support Services Student Health Services County JFS

6. “Financial Aid Evolution: Change Agents”OASFAA Fall Conference 2015 Program Components: 3-Day, Pre-College Conference: Passport to Success Lunch & Learn Workshops Mentoring Emergency Transportation Funding Milestone Recognition/Gift cards Mentor Training End of the Year Recognition Banquet

7. History  Columbus State C.A.R.E.S. consists of faculty, staff, administrators, and students working together to support students facing extraordinary situations.  At Columbus State, there are over 275 caring Advocates prepared to respond to student’s extraordinary situations.  Sub-committees address gaps in services: foster youth, single parents, emergency fund, etc.  The Ohio Reach Campus Liaison Team (S.P.A.R.K.) SUPPORTSfoster youth to PREPARE, ACHIEVE, REALIZE and KEEP their educational goals within reach. “Financial Aid Evolution: Change Agents”OASFAA Fall Conference 2015

8. Scholar Network Values “Financial Aid Evolution: Change Agents”OASFAA Fall Conference 2015 Holistic SupportWe value students and will carefully identify services to assist students in their personal and academic journey. Mentoring and EngagementWe value engaging students at every level of their college experience through support and coaching. Achievement and RecognitionWe value achievement and recognize students who persist and rise to meet challenges in order to accomplish goals.

9. Funding  Student Success Council Innovation Fund, $5,000  Ohio Reach Mentoring Grant, $60,000 “Financial Aid Evolution: Change Agents”OASFAA Fall Conference 2015

10. S.P.A.R.K. - History “Financial Aid Evolution: Change Agents”OASFAA Fall Conference 2015

11. Impact of Collaboration ASFAA Fall C onference 2015 Enrollment Status “Financial Aid Evolution: Change Agents”O Age Terms Completed GPA of Continuing students Students who Transferred to CSCC 170 new students 17 & Younger = 9 Students 1 = 68 Students 2.0 G.P.A. = 23.6% 69 Students 2 = 33 Students 2.00-2.49 = 12.4% 186 returning students 18-19 years old = 40 Students 3 = 22 Students 2.5 -2.99 9.8% 20-24 years old = 137 Students 8 or more = 33 Students 3.5-4.0 = 5.3% 25-29 years old = 76 Students Admissions Financial Aid Student Engagement and Leadership Office of Institutional Effectiveness Grants Office Global Diversity and Inclusion

12. The Independent Scholars Network at Wright State University “Financial Aid Evolution: Change Agents”OASFAA Fall Conference 2015

13. Independent Scholars –Process  Application Process:Oct. – Jan.  On Campus/Teleconference Interviews:Feb.  ISN Decision: March  Priority:  Orientation/Registration:June  Move-In & Welcome Reception:August  Boot Camp: August (1 week prior to the start of the term) “Financial Aid Evolution: Change Agents”OASFAA Fall Conference 2015

14. ISN First-Year Initiative  ISN Program Coordinator  Boot Camp:August (1 week prior to the start of the academic term)  Study Tables w/the Athletes  Tutoring  Study Coach  ISN Coach  Academic Progress Reports  Community Dinners  Service Learning Experience – Friendship Food Pantry  End of the Term Progress Report “Financial Aid Evolution: Change Agents”OASFAA Fall Conference 2015

15. ISN:It’s About Collaboration! “Financial Aid Evolution: Change Agents”OASFAA Fall Conference 2015  Ohio Reach  Sinclair Community College  Division of Enrollment Management  Admissions  Financial Aid/Raider Connect  Ohio ETV  Connecting Students  Assisting with follow-up  Establishing a “network” connection  Receipt of ETV Awards  Division of Student Affairs  Office of the Vice President  Athletics  Student Support Services  Office of Disability Services Residence Life & Housing Counseling & Wellness Services  University College  First-Year Programs  Academic Advising  Academic Success Centers  Montgomery County – Child Welfare and Job & Family Services  Pathway to College  Independent Living  Verifications  St. Andrew UMC  Gift Baskets  Goodie Bags  Community Dinners  Daybreak (Dayton)  Transition Issues (Homelessness)

16. Impact of Collaboration  Collaboration is Instrumental!  Student in Common!  We have and recognize:  Mission, vision, and values  Goals  Outcomes  Information (respecting confidentiality)  Become “Collective Change Agents” ISN Continuing Students and Students in the Class of 2019! “Financial Aid Evolution: Change Agents”OASFAA Fall Conference 2015

17. “Financial Aid Evolution: Change Agents” OASFAA Fall Conference 2015 The Changing Landscape for Foster Care Alumni as Successful College Students in the 21 st Century It’s About Collaboration!