JBAY: Completing the FAFSA/CADAA: A How-To for Adult Supporters of Youth with Experience with Foster Care or Homelessness 10.27.26

Please note this is an external in-service, you will have to track it as Independent CE. You can see a step by step on doing that here: Independent CE Hours Scribe

Join John Burton Advocates for Youth (JBAY) for this informative “how-to” webinar to assist adult supporters working with California’s foster youth and unaccompanied homeless youth in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and California Dream Act Application (CADAA).

Students who submit a FAFSA are 84% more likely to enroll in college. This webinar is your ultimate guide to ensuring your students have the necessary support to successfully apply for financial aid and launch their postsecondary education journey.

Our expert panelists will dive deep into the FAFSA and CADAA, walking you through step-by-step and sharing detailed instructions on how eligible students can qualify as independent students and maximize their financial aid.

But that’s not all! We’ll also guide you through essential next steps after submitting the FAFSA or CADAA – like setting up a WebGrants account and claiming a CalKIDS Scholarship- and leave you with helpful resources and tools