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College Guide

Published by the U.S. Department of Education, this new guide provides information and resources on applying to, paying for, and succeeding in college. It was written specifically for youth who are or were ever homeless, or are at risk of experiencing homelessness.

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GUIDES & FACT SHEETS

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Tips for Helping Homeless Youth Succeed in College

This tip sheet series from SchoolHouse Connection provides important information about helping homeless youth succeed in college. The series highlights best practices for supporting these students, which have been submitted from institutions across the country.

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Supporting College Access Checklist

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This checklist includes strategies McKinney-Vento liaisons and school districts can use to ensure that youth experiencing homelessness have access to college access services and other supports to help ensure that they are ready for post-secondary opportunities.

FORMS & TEMPLATES

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Homeless Unaccompanied Youth Verification Form for the Purposes of Federal Financial Aid

This template form from SchoolHouse Connection can be used by LEA liaisons, HUD-funded shelter staff, and RHYA shelter staff for verifying a student’s status as an unaccompanied homeless youth for the FAFSA.

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We provide information, referrals, and trainings to schools, school districts, social service providers, parents, and others about the educational rights of children and youth experiencing homelessness in New York State. NYS-TEACHS is housed at Advocates for Children of New York and is funded by the New York State Education Department.

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