Financial Aid for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth

United States Department of Education

The U.S. Department of Education’s Application and Verification Guide provides instructions and guidance to financial aid administrators and counselors who help students fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The 2017-18 edition contains important information on unaccompanied homeless youth.

You may also find a summary of the relevant sections.

Guide

Summary

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FORMS & TEMPLATES

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Caregiver Authorization Form

School districts may develop a caregiver form that establishes the responsibilities of caregivers and requests caregivers’ contact information in place of traditional proof of guardianship for unaccompanied youth. This form is not required, but may be helpful to schools and to students.

GUIDES & FACT SHEETS

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Unaccompanied Youth Flow Chart

This NCHE resource is useful to determine whether youth on their own are McKinney-Vento-eligible.

HIGHLIGHTED RESOURCES

WEBSITES

Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Program Directory

This website lists all of the New York State Runaway and Homeless Youth Service Coordinators (by county) as well as contact information for RHY programs and agencies.