Working in Consortia to Support Students Experiencing Homelessness with ARP-HCY Funds

Mar 10, 2022 | ARP-HCY, Resources

The American Rescue Plan Act provided $800 million in funding specifically dedicated to support the identification, enrollment, and school participation of children and youth experiencing homelessness, including through wrap-around services. These funds are known as...

Allowable and Strategic Uses of American Rescue Plan – Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY) Funds

Feb 28, 2022 | ARP-HCY, Resources

The American Rescue Plan Act provided $800 million in funding specifically dedicated to support the identification, enrollment, and school participation of children and youth experiencing homelessness, including through wrap-around services. These funds, known as...

Tax Credits

Feb 15, 2022 | Resources

This tax season, there are special rules for youth experiencing homelessness or from foster care that were achieved through the American Rescue Plan Act. Resources on this page include an online EITC calculator designed to help young adults understand what tax credits...

Help Homeless and Foster Youth Get Up to $1,502 in Tax Refunds in 2022

Jan 27, 2022 | Policy Updates, Resources

This tax season, there are special rules for homeless and foster youth that were achieved through the American Rescue Plan Act, and the tremendous leadership of U.S. Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-IL). Qualifying youth experiencing homelessness and youth from foster...

Inform Students Experiencing Homelessness of the FAFSA: Use This Email Template

Oct 29, 2021 | Resources

It is important to remind students that the FAFSA is available so they can pursue postsecondary education with as much financial aid as possible. Direct outreach to unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness is crucial.  The email template below can be used by...

The 2022-2023 FAFSA is Out: Five Tips for Helping Youth

Oct 1, 2021 | Resources

Under the best of circumstances, filling out the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be a confusing and tiresome process. The pandemic has created additional hurdles: FAFSA completion numbers have declined almost 5% this year, with higher rates for...