ATTENTION FOSTER YOUTH!

GET YOUR 2012-2013 FAFSA APPLICATION SUBMITTED, PROCESSED EARLY, AND NAR FOR CHAFEE SUBMITTED EARLY!

Call the Financial Aid Office to register for Workshop @ 310.660.3493 or contact Molly Villalobos @ 310.660.3593 X03488 or Liz Fernandez @ X6350. Check the Plasma in SSVC information ares for dates of workshops. You do not want to miss out on getting your funding early, so don't delay and call today!

Governor Brown has signed Assembly Bill 194 into law!

Enrollment Priority starting Summer 2012!

On Saturday, October 8, 2011, the Governor signed Assembly Bill 194 (Fong) to require California community colleges to establish enrollment priority for foster youth and former foster youth (defined as an emancipated foster youth up to the age of 24). The bill becomes effective January 1, 2012. The Financial Aid Office is in calaboration with other departments in order to implement this enrollment priority. Check this website for further updates.

CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!!!!

Continuing Education Scholarships (CES) is geared for Foster Youth who have completed at least the equivalent of 4 full semsters of college work. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide incentive and financial support assisting foster youth to maintain college enrollment and attendance. The funds are to be used for educational expenses only and would be dispensed for semesters completed prior to 21st birthday. The scholarship amount is $500.00 and maximum award of $3,000.00. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA and meet satisfactory academic progress.

PLEASE SEE OR EMAIL MOLLY VILLALOBOS if interested @ mvillalo@elcamino.edu or 310-660-3593 X3488.

ARE YOU READY FOR 2012-2013?

· Get 2012-2013 FAFSA completed!

· Get your forms completed for the Financial Aid Office!

· Get priority processing!

· Get your NAR submitted early!

Get priority enrollment! (this process is currently under review)

· Get your $$$$$ early!

◊ Watch your MyECC email from the Financial Aid Office as to when to sign up for FAFSA workshops for 2012-2013 in order to be considered for the above. contact: Molly Villalobos @ mvillalo@elcamino.edu

Financial Aid Lab now open! We can assit you with:

FAFSA applications
Chafee applications,
Salle Mae Debit Mastercards
school or address changes for Cal Grants or Chafee and Admissions
Connect you to other campus resources
How to use myECC portal,

With the State Budget in a crisis, don't miss out on getting your Chafee check by not completing any of the above. If you don't you may be removed from the Chafee Program. You do want the $5,000.00 that is available to you, right?

YOUR Privacy is our Business! The Chafee program provides eligible California youth aging out of foster care with financial assistance to attend a postsecondary institution and be enrolled in an eligible program. Students may be eligible to receive up to $5,000 per year if they are enrolled in a minimum of 6 units and maintaining satisfactory academic progress (SAP).

Need help understanding how financial aid works or completing the FAFSA application or when will you receive a Chafee check? Let us help you navigate the financial aid process and determine your eligibility for federal, state and institutional assistance. We want you to take advantage of the different services available so that you canfulfill your educational goals. With the State Budget in a crisis, don't miss out on getting your Chafee check by not completing any of the above. If you don't you may be removed from the Chafee Program. You do want the $5,000.00 that is available to you, right?

Chafee Grant website is now available online at www.webgrants4students.org Chafee Grant applications and Chafee Grant Change Forms.

All Chafee participants MUST have a current FAFSA application on file
Must submit all requested documents to the Financial Aid Office in order to have a"Need Analysis" (NAR) submitted to the Student Aid Commissionin a timely manner.
Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 units per semester.
Must be maintaining satisfactory academic progress (SAP) at all times. (If you are enrolled in "Pass, No Pass" classes, our system will not calculate a GPA. Please visit the Financial Aid Office if you recieve a Sap notification or Warning letter.

If you completed a Chafee Grant application in the previous years, you do not need to complete one again. Don't loose out on free money!If you have any questions, visit the Financial Aid Office or contact Molly Villalobos at mvillalo@elcamino.edu.