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Common tricks and tips for creating a safe environment for students and parents experiencing homelessness.

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Although this resource was made for Wisconsin, the same tools for a teacher classroom can be used in Michigan as well. Centering the child and creating an environment to foster growth and support is the most important.

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Resources specifically for Oakland County Schools.

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Homelessness - Oakland County Intermediate School District

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Homelessness - Oakland County Intermediate School District

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Resources specifically for Detroit Schools.

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Family and Community Engagement / Resources

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Resources specifically for Wayne County Schools.

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Serving students experiencing homelessness as defined by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act in all public school districts and public school academies throughout Wayne County. The Wayne RESA Homeless Education Program supports districts with ensuring that students living in transition are provided with seamless educational services. The Program also provides training for local liaisons, school staff, shelter staff, and the community on the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.

Supportive Housing and Homeless Services

If you are a family in need of services to support housing stability, your local Housing Assessment and Resource Agency (HARA) provides support to the community. For assistance in Wayne County, reach out to one of the agencies listed below.

DETROIT, HAMTRAMCK, HIGHLAND PARK - Housing Action Network of Detroit (HAND)

OUT-WAYNE COUNTY - Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency

Community Assistance Hotline

Established to support the educational needs of students experiencing homelessness. Hotline will be answered 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Please call (734) 334-1567

Community Resources
Food Distribution Sites

If your housing is unstable,
your schooling doesn't have to be

If you live in any of the following situations

In a shelter

In a park, campground or on the beach

In a motel or hotel

In a car, abandoned building, or on the street

Living with others due to loss of housing or economic hardship

Inadequate living conditions (lack of utilities, unsafe housing)

Unaccompanied youth experiencing any of the situations above

You have the right to

Get help with documents required for enrollment

Enroll immediately and attend class

Participate in school activities and programs

Receive school meals

Remain at the same school or transfer to a new school

The support of the district's McKinney-Vento liaison

You may be eligible for services

School supplies and uniforms

Transportation to and from school of origin

Referrals for housing, health care, food, and other services

Academic support and tutoring

Contacts

Manager of State & Federal Programs, and Special Populations

Special Populations Consultant

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Families Living in Transition - McKinney-Vento - Wayne RESA

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Families Living in Transition - McKinney-Vento - Wayne RESA is a regional educational service agency that offers a wide range of services and support to the 33 school districts and 103 public school academies in Wayne County.

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Resources specifically for Meridian Schools.

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MDHS Emergency Shelter Program - The ability to familiarize yourself with the policies and procedures put in place in Michigan for Emergency Shelter situations.

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State funded emergency shelter information - what the state of Michigan offers itself.

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If you are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless, HELP IS AVAILABLE.

MSHDA funds local service agencies to support emergency shelter and rental assistance in all of Michigan's 83 counties. To see what help might be available to you or your family, we encourage you to reach out to a service agency in your area using these free helplines, directories, and support links below.

Individual housing needs assessments and service referrals are done through a single, centralized Housing Assessment and Resource Agency (HARA) in every community. Each HARA has a Housing Resource Specialist that works with individuals to gather information to determine both need and eligibility and then connect them to services, as appropriate. To locate your local HARA, please click the HARA link above.

If you are experiencing a housing crisis and in need of assistance, we recommend calling *211 or visiting their website to obtain assistance with locating shelter, affordable housing, and limited rent and utility assistance. For more information, please click the 2-1-1 link above.

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If you are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless, HELP IS AVAILABLE. MSHDA funds local service agencies to support emergency shelter and rental assistance in all of Michigan's 83 counties. To see what help might be available to you or your family, we encourage you to reach out to a service agency in your area using these free helplines, directories, and support links below.

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Resources specifically for Eaton County Schools.

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Eaton RESA is committed to helping students in Barry, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton and Shiawassee counties who are experiencing homelessness by coordinating the McKinney-Vento grant.

The grant was established to provide homeless students the same educational opportunities as housed students by removing as many barriers to learning for homeless students as possible.

Families in these counties who are experiencing homelessness may seek assistance to receive support for transportation, basic supplies, housing assistance and other essential needs by working with their school's McKinney-Vento District Liaison.

Contact Rashmi Travis to subscribe to the McKinney-Vento newsletter.
Students may qualify for support provided by the McKinney-Vento grant if:
They are living in a shelter, car, park, abandoned building, campground, motel, bus/train station or are living "doubled-up" with other people due to loss of housing and economic hardship.

The McKinney-Vento Act states Michigan students in kindergarten-12th grade, as well as children enrolled in state or federal funded preschool programs, have the right to:

Receive a free, appropriate public education

Enroll in school immediately, even if they do not have documents that are normally required

Enroll in the local school or continue at their school of origin (determined by the best interest of the student)

Receive transportation to and from school of origin, if needed

Receive meals through federal breakfast and lunch programs

Receive educational services comparable to other children, according to their needs

Statewide/National Resources:

Michigan Department of Education resources

Call 211 or go to the 211 website for immediate assistance with housing, shelter, and other needs

National Runaway Safeline or 1.800.RUNAWAY (1.800.786.2929)

Clinton and Shiawassee County Resources:

Eaton County Resources:

Downloadable Resources:
McKinney-Vento Training for Teachers and School Staff

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An overall US News article to help a teacher understand the different levels of support - schools, district, and community.

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Homeless families are often invisible in the communities where they live, though more than 50,000 families with children experienced homelessness last year and over 1 million school-age children were identified as homeless in 2020, according to the National Center for Homeless Education.

The homeless population most visible to society at large is single adults. And the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's definition of "homeless" - people living in shelters or places not meant for human habitation - excludes most families, who are usually unsafely "doubled up" with other families or relatives.

But homelessness can have a huge impact on students. Among other negative consequences, children who experience homelessness have lower high school graduation rates and higher rates of chronic absenteeism, which can lead to weaker academic performance. And not graduating from high school puts young people at greater risk of becoming homeless.

Federal law - the McKinney-Vento Act - requires that homeless children (including those "doubling up" in others' homes) receive educational services, and mandates that every school district have a homeless education liaison to help students get what they need. But a national assessment of homeless liaisons found that many are stretched and lack adequate time to their jobs. Their capacity to understand each child's unique circumstances is limited and their ability to coordinate needed services constrained, advocates say.

How Schools Can Help

While meeting the needs of homeless students is a tremendous challenge, schools are also uniquely positioned to help, advocates say.

"Schools, because children are their clients, can hone in on children as people," said Barbara Duffield, executive director of SchoolHouse Connection, which advocates nationally for homeless youth policy. Teachers can recognize signs of unstable housing: children falling asleep at their desk, poor attendance, a lack of reliable transportation and past enrollments at multiple schools. Kids may also be hungry and have a hard time focusing. School - where they can receive free breakfast and lunch - may be the most stable part of their lives.

Guidance for teachers who have homeless students emphasizes sensitivity and stability. Students may lose school supplies, so keeping extras in the classroom can be helpful. The guidelines advise teachers to make accommodations for absences and learning regression, as students may not attend school consistently or do their homework regularly.

In many districts, teachers can refer homeless children to a central office where families can be connected to food, housing and transportation support. In many cases, however, the district cannot do much more than provide a list of available services.

"We don't go to the school, but we do collaborate with school staff," says Esther Rivera, program manager of Denver Public Schools' Homeless Education Network. In Denver, families that need assistance can receive vouchers for motels and food. Students are also offered transportation to school.

Partnering With Housing Support

Partnerships between school districts and housing agencies have the potential to stabilize children's lives.

In Vancouver, Washington, the school district began working with housing support agencies after a local crisis in 2014, when more than 150 residents of the Courtyard Village apartment complex were evicted.

Over 100 families, including nearly 90 children, reached out for help, triggering a massive response from service agencies and forging a lasting collaboration between the local school district and housing support agencies, which helped 75 families find new homes.

"We were thrown into a community crisis together, which cemented our partnership," says Charlene Welch, a spokesperson for the Council for the Homeless in Clark County. "The Courtyard Village situation helped us learn how to work with a school district on housing matters."

Today, Vancouver Public Schools acts as a liaison between families and local shelters and service providers. The district provides students with transportation to school and helps identify homeless students, so the Council for the Homeless can help find them and their families housing.

"We know that experiencing homelessness and housing instability when a person is young can lead to future instability," says Sunny Wonder, deputy director of the Council for the Homeless. "It's so important to stabilize young people to ensure they don't experience homelessness in the future."

An Innovative Collaboration

In the long term, Duffield says that what is needed is " a combination of safe and stable housing with supports for two generations, parent and child, to become self sufficient."

That's the idea behind Stable Homes Stable Schools, a partnership between the city of Minneapolis and Hennepin County and the city's school district, housing authority and YMCA. The program, which began in 2019, works with homeless families who have young school-age children to find housing and to provide adults with job support. The goal is to create stable environments so that the children will have better school attendance and performance.

"We very specifically look at how kids are doing and to help us prioritize, because we do need to prioritize who we reach out to," says Charlotte Kinzley, manager of Homeless and Highly Mobile Student Services for Minneapolis Public Schools. "Experiencing homelessness is always hard, but it doesn't affect all kids the same way. If a child hasn't been at school for over a week and we can't get ahold of the parent, then the situation is affecting this child more than in another family."

Stable Homes Stable Schools works with schools to identify homeless children in kindergarten through second grade. If the families are interested, the district makes a referral to the housing authority, which screens the family for potential support finding housing.

Funded by grants, the city of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority, the program assists families with rent for up to four years. Adults receive job training and counseling support through the YMCA, along with childcare for school-age and younger children.

Last year, the program helped stabilize housing for more than 1,300 families including about 3,700 children. Each family is connected to a support specialist, who helps set them up in their new home, hook up utilities and shop for food and other essentials.

The program is being evaluated by the University of Minnesota Resilient Communities Project to assess its impact on students and families, but early outcomes are positive.

"We have seen an improvement in attendance and behavior," Kinzley says. "One of the reasons it has worked so well is that it has stayed student- and family-focused."

Expanding School Partnerships

Programs like Stable Homes Stable Schools are critical, says Duffield, but rare.

Such collaborations require vision and leadership that don't exist everywhere. Funding is inadequate to identify and support homeless students. And districts faced a huge challenge identifying and tracking homeless students during COVID-19. When most schools closed and instruction took place online, many lost contact with families who were homeless or housing insecure.

Still, there are encouraging signs. School-based homeless liaisons in Boston Public Schools, for example, support families with school-age children by linking them with housing services through the Homeless Education Research Network. Federal funds to support these partnerships during the pandemic are bearing fruit. Some states, including Arkansas, Maine and New Hampshire are using the money to strengthen ties between schools and housing agencies to support homeless students.

Supporting these partnerships is the key, Duffield said, to connecting homeless children and their families with all of the resources available to them, from housing, food and clothing to tutoring and school supplies.

"That's the trick," she said. "We need to elevate these examples of districts that are putting energy into partnerships, because now districts have the funds to get things going."

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Housing insecurity has a huge impact on students' education, so some schools are taking action.

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McKinney-Vento laws protect homeless students across the United States. As a teacher, the ability to familiarize yourself with the laws in Michigan and what supports are available to your students.

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Program Contacts

The Law

Technical Assistance

Monthly Office Hour Schedules (registration is required at attend)

American Rescue Plan Homeless II (ARP-HCY II) Resources for Local Educational Agencies (LEAs)

If you have not submitted an ARP-HCY II Application in NexSys and are interested in doing so, please contact McKinney-Vento@michigan.gov for information on the current status of the Application.

Dispute Resolution Process

Grant Information

All Grant Allocations can be found on the Office of Educational Supports Program Allocations Page

ARP Homeless I

ARP Homeless II

McKinney-Vento Homeless Education

Homeless Liaison Information

Resource Materials

Helpful Links

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Program Contacts The Law Technical Assistance Monthly Office Hour Schedules (registration is required at attend) American Rescue Plan Homeless II (ARP-HCY II) Resources for Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) If you have not submitted an ARP-HCY II Application in NexSys and are interested in doing so, please contact McKinney-Vento@michigan.gov for information on the current status of the Application.

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The McKinney-Vento Law protected public education for homeless students. Transportation, ability to stay at one school, and food needs are just some of the supports created. Each district has a specific grant coordinator. For more information on your specific district, you can find your coordinator contact here.

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How to Support Students Experiencing Homelessness

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How to Support Students Experiencing Homelessness

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Tips for Teachers and Staff: trauma approaches, classroom polices and supports, connections with parents and caregivers, and all the methods of support.

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For many students experiencing homelessness, school is the only place of stability in their lives. Teachers play a crucial role in creating a classroom environment that is safe and supportive for all students, especially those who are highly mobile and have experienced the trauma that often accompanies homelessness. Here, we provide information and strategies that teachers and support staff can use to support the educational success of students experiencing homelessness.

Who is considered homeless?

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is a federal law that protects the educational rights of students experiencing homelessness. It defines "homeless children and youth" as any student who lacks a "fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence." That includes students who are sharing the housing of others due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason; living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camping grounds due to lack of adequate alternative accommodations; living in emergency shelters or transitional housing; and living in cars, campgrounds, or bus stations. This definition includes migrant children who are staying in these situations. Special protections also are provided for youth who are experiencing homelessness on their own.

What core protections and services are provided for students experiencing homelessness?

Through the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act:

Students who are experiencing homelessness can remain in one school (including a preschool), even if their temporary living situation is located in another school district or attendance area, if that is in their best interest. Schools must provide transportation.

Students who are experiencing homelessness can enroll in school and begin attending immediately, even if they cannot produce normally required documents, such as birth certificates, proof of guardianship, immunization records, or proof of residency, or even if they have missed application or enrollment deadlines.

Students who are experiencing homelessness must be able to participate fully in school activities and access all programs and services for which they are eligible, including extracurricular activities, credit recovery, special education services, school nutrition programs, language assistance for English learners, career and technical education, gifted and talented programs, magnet schools, charter schools, summer learning, online learning, and before- and after-school care.

Every local educational agency, including charter schools that are local educational agencies, must designate a homeless liaison. Homeless liaisons have many critical responsibilities in the service of students experiencing homelessness, including identification, enrollment, ensuring access to early childhood education and other programs, and collaboration with community agencies.

What can I do if I believe one of my students is experiencing homelessness or is at risk of becoming homeless?

Teachers can play a critical role in the lives of students who are homeless. While McKinney-Vento liaisons bear the local-level legal responsibility for serving students experiencing homelessness, teachers are well-positioned to observe and respond to student needs. Some strategies for providing support include:

1. Learn more about the McKinney-Vento Act and connect with your local liaison.
If you believe one of your students needs support, contact your district's homeless liaison about next steps (you should be able to find the liaison's contact information on your district website or SEA website). Ask your liaison for local resources, and read more about McKinney-Vento provisions here.

2. Create a welcoming climate and build trust with all students.
Find time each week to check in with the student to assess unmet basic needs, offer encouragement, and recognize the child's talents and accomplishments. Pair new students with a "buddy" in the classroom or assign new students a "job" and encourage involvement in extracurricular activities. These personal relationships can be critical. Consider re-thinking morning meetings or circle times and instead of asking questions like "how was your weekend," ask questions like "what are you looking forward to at school today." Students who are in unsafe or unstable housing may feel uncomfortable or afraid to share about their evening or weekend. Create shared experiences for all students; instead of talking or writing about homes or neighborhoods, take students on walks around the school or playground so they can write or share about their common experience. Be sensitive to how families are discussed; consider saying things like "your grown ups" instead of "your parents."

3. Help to identify and support students experiencing homelessness.
Many students are uncomfortable telling people at school about their homelessness and asking for help. Be attentive to the stigma of homelessness and avoid using the word "homeless." Especially if you notice any of the warning signs listed above, use descriptive language and ask questions to better understand a student's housing situation. For example, ask students and families, "Where would you go if you couldn't stay here?" "What led you to move into this situation?" If appropriate, refer the child and his/her family for supportive services and housing assistance in your community.

4. Take a trauma-informed approach.
The experience of and events leading up to homelessness can expose students to violence, abuse, hunger, trafficking, and other traumatic experiences. Allow students to hold on to personal possessions in class, keeping in mind that any possession may be the child's only one. Provide well-defined transition procedures from one activity to another and give choices when appropriate to counter the loss of control experienced in their lives.

5. Stabilize basic needs and support full participation.
Make healthy snacks and/or hygiene supplies available. Ensure enrollment in the free meal program. (Homeless students are automatically eligible for free meals, and do not need to complete an application.) Ensure that the student has every opportunity to participate in school activities: contact the homeless liaison to find out how to provide school/project supplies, cover field trip fees, purchase uniforms, and meet other needs. Give students a clipboard to use as a "desk" when they leave school. Be sensitive to asking students to bring things from home, such as classroom treats or art supplies; make sure to have extras so all students can participate in celebrations or activities.

6. Ensure classroom policies and procedures set students up for success.
Disciplinary policies must take homelessness into consideration. Provide structure and adhere to a consistent daily routine and clear, concise rules. Plan assignments so children can keep up without having to take work home.

7. Reach out to parents/caregivers.
Because parents may not have regular access to a phone, create a communication plan. Send the family a "welcome" letter and/or invite them to visit the classroom. Ask if younger siblings need supportive services. Make sure parents know their family's rights. Source: EHCY Fact Sheet

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How Teachers Can Support Students Experiencing Homelessness

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1.5 Million experience Homelessness in the United States. Give your students a safe place, welcome them in, and set them up for success.

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It's a heartbreaking fact that over 1.5 million public school students are experiencing homelessness in the U.S., according to the latest statistics. That means, at some point during an educator's career, it's likely they will have a student in their class who is affected by these circumstances.

Fourth grade teacher Megan N. is one of those teachers. She wrote into our WeAreTeachers Helpline group on Facebook, asking for advice from colleagues. "I am getting a new student on Monday who is homeless," she wrote. "I've never had a student experiencing homelessness before. This is his 3rd school this year. How can I make him feel like my classroom is his safe place to land?"

The classroom and a relationship with a caring teacher can be a powerful force in helping students feel safe and important and to provide much-needed stability in their lives. But not all teachers know exactly what to do or how to do it in order to help support these students. Here are a few tips to keep in mind, plus advice from classroom teachers who've been there.

Welcome the child into your classroom community

The personal relationships kids build at school can be critical to their survival. Begin by getting to know them as an individual and work to build their trust. Regularly check in to see how you can offer emotional and academic support. Offer encouragement and understanding and build them up by recognizing their talents and accomplishments.
Teachers say:
Just love him and make him feel as welcome as you can. He wants to feel like he has a place to fit in. -Ann B.

A lot of homeless kids are too proud or too embarrassed to ask for what they need, so keep an eye on him to see what his needs are and be patient. It'll take time for him to trust you. -Janet G.

Most important, above all else, show him love and respect. Compassion will get both of you off on the right foot. -Angela B.

Foster a sense of safety and security

One thing a child who is experiencing homelessness needs more than anything is a predictable, reliable routine at school. Their home lives may feel chaotic, and school is often their safe haven. Adhere to a consistent daily routine with clear, concise rules. Provide well-defined transition procedures from one activity to another. Plan ahead whenever possible, and inform students ahead of time about substitute teachers and changes in activities.
Teachers say:
His physical, social, and emotional needs need to be met before even trying to expect anything from him academically. -Myrna L.

I would worry more about building his life skills and social skills before academics. Make him feel important and loved. -Lyssa I.

Give them ownership in the classroom

Children experiencing homelessness often feel a profound lack of control. Empower them by giving them something that they can call their own: a defined space, a plant to take care of, a class pet to feed, a job to do. Make an exception, and allow the student to hang onto personal possessions. Keep in mind that any possession may be the child's only one.
Teachers say:
We have a safe place in our room with comfort items like pillows (in case they find they need to rest because there is not a place to safely rest outside of school), a small rug to sit on, a few stuffed animals, and even some play dough that they can squeeze if they need to. -Angela B.

I would provide a place for this student to leave his school work and school supplies, so he doesn't have to lug around a bunch of stuff. -Tuesday D.

Make sure they get lots of time for fresh air and play

Draw the line at taking away recess as a disciplinary consequence. For many homeless children, school may be the only place they have to run and play. The playground is also where they may begin to connect with classmates and make new friends.

Set them up for success with school work

Plan your assignments so children can keep up without having to take work home. Break projects into smaller components to ensure students can have success. The experience of mastery with their schoolwork is critical to their self-image. Make arrangements for additional tutoring/ academic help if needed. If you have an after school homework club where they can get one-on-one attention, encourage them to attend.
Teachers say:
Minimize homework if possible, and offer help before or after school or at lunch to do it. -Susan M.

Check in with the librarian; they might need a little extra help accessing technology to complete projects. -Amy Y.

Supply students with the tools they need.

Supplies like paper, pencils, markers, scissors, etc., may not be available for the child in their current living situation. They may not have access to a workspace either. Provide your student with a backpack with the work supplies they need and a clipboard to take home as a portable desk. In addition, keep a supply of extra toiletry items on hand in case they need a toothbrush or comb and nutritional snacks for snack time.
Teachers say:
Offer him supplies and food, but you may need to try and not be too solicitous. It may not be the case with younger kids, but sometimes older kids don't always react well to being treated differently. -Susan C.

Support full participation

Make sure that all of your students have access to opportunities, regardless of their living situation. Work with your administration to secure the funds, materials, and transportation required for students to participate in field trips, after-school activities, and class projects.
Teachers say:
Whenever I have students who need extra help, I put them to work in my room. The job is something simple like turning on the computers in the morning and off in the afternoon or grading papers. This allows me to pay for the things they need without them feeling like it's pity or a handout. -Carol L.

Provide emotional support

It goes without saying: homelessness is a scary situation. It is critical for children experiencing it to have access to mental health professionals at school. Make room for them to express their fears and frustrations and give opportunities to do so in a comfortable way-talking, writing, drawing. Help them find positive outlets for anger, and give them choices, when appropriate, to counter the loss of control they feel. The experience of homelessness can be traumatizing. Be aware of triggers that may set students off.
Teachers say:
Give lots of positive reinforcement, and be there for him to talk to. Show him that people care. -Caroline L.

Always point out good things about him. Help build his self-esteem. -Rachael A.

Keep families/caregivers in the loop

When you welcome a child experiencing homelessness into your classroom, extend your support to their family as well. Send home a packet for parents or caregivers with school and classroom rules, lunch menu, class schedule, calendar of events, etc. Send weekly progress reports and encouraging notes. Because parents may not have regular access to a phone, create a communication plan that works best for them.
Teachers say:
I would send the family a welcome letter and invite them to visit the classroom. Ask if younger siblings need supportive services. Make sure parents know their family's rights. -Marri M.

Learn more

It's important for classroom teachers to educate themselves on the issue of homelessness as it relates to their students. The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, a federal law passed in 1987, entitles homeless children to a free and appropriate public education. It requires schools to eliminate barriers to their enrollment, attendance, and success in school and sets aside Title I funds specifically for their support.

In addition, powerful organizations that work to support and advocate for students experiencing homelessness include SchoolHouse Connection, the National Center for Homeless Education, National Coalition for the Homeless, and the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth.

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How Teachers Can Support Students Experiencing Homelessness

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Do you have a student experiencing homelessness? Here's what other teachers say helps to support homeless students in the classroom.

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While this specific resource was designed for Virginia and details Project Hope, the same identifiers of homeless youth can be found in Michigan as well.

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While supports are available, they can be hard to find. Even finding resources in your building can be challenging, especially as a new teacher. This template can be downloaded and turned into an interactive PDF or printed and handwritten. Adapting this template for your specific school and sharing it with all staff members can ensure that no matter what trusted adult a student comes to, they can provide them with all of the resources they need.

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Teacher Supports - What Can I Do In My Classroom?

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Teacher Supports - What Can I Do In My Classroom?

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While we like to imagine that all students have picture perfect lives, that isn't the case. Our students are at some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. Depending on their home situation, students may experience homelessness.

As a teacher, it can be overwhelming. Although you might see a note stating that the student is homeless, that might be all of the information you are given. This padlet can provide supports on what to do next.

Teacher supports provide options for what you can do in your classroom to best support a student, written from teachers for teachers. Government resources covers options in Michigan and beyond, providing legal information, emergency resources, and national podcasts. District specific resources give a contact for each district and additional information to use to help your own students. Lastly, higher education provides links to the most common public universities in Michigan, and their different scholarship options, to make sure that all students know the future is open to them.

Lastly, you will see the shareables. This includes a distributable flyer and a customizable template to ensure that all building staff can assist any student in need.

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From One Teacher to Another - A Reddit Post

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https://schoolhouseconnection.org/article/tips-for-teachers-staff-how-to-support-students-experiencing-homelessness

https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/articles/how-schools-serve-homeless-students

https://www.weareteachers.com/homeless-students/

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https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/school-performance-supports/educational-supports/programs/mckinney-vento-homeless

https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/school-performance-supports/educational-supports/programs/mckinney-vento-homeless

https://www.detroitk12.org/Page/7754

https://www.resa.net/family-and-community/families-living-in-transition

https://www.oakland.k12.mi.us/student-programs/community/homelessness

https://www.merps.org/page/homeless-student-assistance

https://www.eatonresa.org/prevention/mckinney-vento-act-/#:~:text=The%20McKinney%2DVento%20Act%20states,documents%20that%20are%20normally%20required

https://www.eatonresa.org/prevention/mckinney-vento-act-/#:~:text=The%20McKinney%2DVento%20Act%20states,documents%20that%20are%20normally%20required

https://nche.ed.gov/

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The Stephen Pollack Scholarship is a small grant in Michigan for students who need additional support in secondary education.

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Steve became the full time Executive Director of the MNYF in 1995. He was instrumental in expanding membership, training and technical assistance to providers. Steve led the MNYF in developing a presence with legislatures bringing the voice of homeless and runaway youth to the Capitol.

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Each university in Michigan has their own scholarships and supports in place for students. Public universities in Michigan have even more options available, some specifically for homeless youth.

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National Center for Homeless Students gives all of the resources on this padlet and more. You can find hand on resources, teaching topics, supports for co-morbidities, and even podcasts.

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The above are external, non-University scholarship opportunities that may be of interest to University/College students. Inclusion of an external scholarship opportunity is intended only as a resource for students, and does not express or imply any University involvement with, or endorsement of, the external program.

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The SMiLeS: Support in Medical Laboratory Science and the AP-MLS program are supported by a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration - Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students (HRSA-SDS). These HRSA scholarships will provide funding assistance for disadvantaged students, including underrepresented minorities, who are pursuing a medical laboratory science (MLS) major. The goal is to increase the number of students entering the clinical laboratory sciences workforce and specifically place many of these supported students into clinical training sites in medically underserved communities.

The HRSA scholarship can support the entire cost of attendance at MSU for one year, which includes tuition and fees, on-campus room and board, books, supplies, and transportation, with a set $ amount assigned by MSU Office of Financial Aid for each academic year. Funding for SMiLeS will be available for up to five years and could exceed $1.1 million.

Eligibility and Application FAQs
What are the eligibility requirements for SMiLeS?

The MLS student must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, be enrolled full-time at MSU (12 credits minimum), and be in good academic standing.

The student must meet at least one of the three disadvantages listed below. MSU HRSA-SDS qualifying disadvantages:

Severe financial hardship (<$2,000 estimated family contribution from FAFSA)

First generation college student

Having attended a low-income high school

The student must have a minimum unmet financial need of greater than 50% the cost of tuition once other financial aid is applied.

Although eligibility to participate in the SMiLeS program is initially determined by FAFSA information, students being evaluated for scholarship support must provide the most recent 3 years of their parents' federal tax forms (if dependent) or their own federal tax forms (if independent) to the MSU HRSA-SDS program director (Dr. Hoag), to verify the FAFSA information provided is accurate.

BLS majors are NOT eligible for scholarship funding.

What support is provided to SMiLeS students?

Semester advising meetings with the MLS advisor, Nicole Lipnichan.

Meet with the SMiLeS program director, Dr. Kathy Hoag, once per semester.

Matched as a mentee with a MSU MLS alumni mentor.

Participation in SMiLeS cohort field trips (as permitted by COVID-19 pandemic recommendation status).

Advising on preparation for MLS certification examination through ASCP-BOC.

Assistance with obtaining MLS employment and/or monitoring MLS employment post-graduation.

Matched as a mentor to a BLS student interested in pursuing MLS application process and degree program.

What is covered by SMiLeS scholarships?

The HRSA scholarship can support the entire cost of attendance at MSU for one year.
This includes tuition and fees, on-campus room and board, books, supplies, and transportation, with a set $ amount assigned by MSU Office of Financial Aid for each academic year.

Tuition cannot exceed $40,000/year.

How is scholarship funding prioritized? See flowchart image

Is the MLS student eligible by the criteria above?

No - The student cannot receive a scholarship.

Yes - Move on below:

Does the student come from a low-income family/household (AGI <200 percent HHS Poverty Guidelines) and/or have severe financial hardship?

Yes - First priority for scholarship award.

No - Move on below:

Does the student meet two disadvantaged criteria, but not have financial hardship?
OR one disadvantaged criteria and participated in AP-MLS?

Yes - Second priority for scholarship award.

No - Move on below:

Does the student meet one disadvantaged criteria, but does not have financial hardship and did not participate in AP-MLS?
Yes - Lowest priority for scholarship award.

How is a student considered dependent or independent?

The HRSA-SDS award has more strict criteria for independent status than FAFSA. A student may be considered independent by MSU Office of Financial Aid, but dependent by HRSA-SDS regulations.

Any of the following allow a student to qualify as independent by HRSA-SDS rules:

At least 24 years of age AND has NOT been listed as a dependent on his or her parents' income tax for 3 or more years.

Currently married (must provide proof of marriage certificate).

Have dependent children who receive more than half of their support from the individual (must provide tax forms to verify the child/children are listed as dependent).

Have dependent (other than children or spouse) who live with you and receive more than half of their support from you (must provide tax forms to verify the individual is listed as a dependent).

A veteran of the U.S. armed forces (must provide copy of military or veterans card or DD-214).

At any time since the individual turned age 13, both individual's parents were deceased, or the individual was in foster care, or was a ward of the court (provide documentation from the state).

An unaccompanied youth who is homeless (must provide supportive documentation).

An emancipated minor or in a legal guardianship as determined by the court (provide documentation from the state).

The AP-MLS, Academic Preparation for MLS, program is designed to help disadvantaged students be more competitive for admission to the MLS degree program.
For whom is AP-MLS designed and who is eligible?

AP-MLS is designed for BLS Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors intending to apply to the MLS program.
How to apply? What is acceptable "participation" in AP-MLS?

Taking BLD 221 and BLD 321 seminar courses to fully understand the MLS career and assist in applying to the MSU MLS program.

Advising each semester with Dr. Hoag and Nicole Lipnichan.

Being matched as a mentee with a MSU MLS student or alumni.

Individual assistance in finding other necessary campus and community resources to aid overall student academic and personal well-being.

How to join the AP-MLS program?

Email the AP-MLS Application Form to the AP-MLS/SMiLeS program director, Dr. Hoag, hoagk@msu.edu, and/or the MLS program associate director, Ms.Lipnichan, with AP-MLS in the subject line.
*The SMiLeS (and AP-MLS program) are supported by a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration - Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students (HRSA-SDS), award number T08HP39294.

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SMiLeS/ AP-MLS Scholarship Programs - Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics Program

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The SMiLeS: Support in Medical Laboratory Science and the AP-MLS program are supported by a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration - Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students (HRSA-SDS). These HRSA scholarships will provide funding assistance for disadvantaged students, including underrepresented minorities, who are pursuing a medical laboratory science (MLS) major.

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Youth in Transition is a state funded program that provides funding for students 14 and older to prepare them for independent living.

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Youth in Transition, (Michigan's name for Federal Chafee funding) is a funding source available to cover expenses related to the development of self-sufficiency for youth who experienced out of home care after the age of 14 and have not yet reached age 23. Eligible expenses must not be covered by any other government or community resources.

1. Michigan youth who are active in the foster care system, placed out of their home based on abuse and neglect, starting at age 14 and up to age 23.

2. Michigan youth, ages 18 to 23, that have been in foster care on or after their 14th birthday but are no longer under MDHHS/Tribal supervision.

3. A youth who has or had an open juvenile justice case and is placed in an eligible placement under the supervision of MDHHS.

1. A youth with an open case can access funds through his/her foster care case manager.

2. A youth with a closed case must apply for closed case services (YIT) in the current county of residence through the local MDHHS office.

3. A tribal youth who was or is only supervised by a tribal court may contact MDHHS at (517) 373-9219.

Covered YIT expenses include

Cooking.

Laundry.

Use of community resources.

Public transportation system.

Money management and budgeting.

Transportation for educational or employment purposes.

Bus or gas cards when needed for activity related to self-sufficiency.

Medical, including counseling transportation (closed case services only).

Driver's training.

Vehicle purchase if county allocation allows - $5,000.00 maximum limit.

Vehicle repair - not to exceed $900.00.

Vehicle Insurance - Lifetime Limit 6 months.

Mentorships.

Family connection services if the youth is not covered by foster care family reunification services.

Parenting skills/classes.

Employment Services Educational Support / Pre-college

Career exploration.

Job training.

Job placement and retention.

Training in job-readiness skills such as interviewing, developing a resume, and job retention.

Job related supports.

Uniforms.

Tools.

Transportation.

Apprentice fees.

Safety clothing.

Equipment.

Interview clothing maximum of $250.00.

Tutoring services.

Vocational placement.

Career planning.

College resources.

GED preparation and testing.

Educational testing and assessments.

Books and supplies for specialized classes.

Transportation.

Summer School.

School sponsored educational field trips.

College applications up to $150.00

SAT/ACT fees.

SAT/ACT preparation classes.

* YIT funding can not be used for post secondary education expenses for students who are receiving ETV funding.

Funding sources are available for graduation expenses

1. Senior Class Ring.

2. Tuxedo rentals and dress purchases for senior prom - up to $100.

3. Senior cap and gown.

4. Senior pictures.

5. Announcements.

6. Yearbook.

Computer and accessories - maximum lifetime limit of $1500.00.

*YIT funding can not be used for post secondary education expenses for students who are receiving ETV funding.

Physical and Mental Health Services

Preventive health services - smoking avoidance, substance abuse prevention, nutrition, pregnancy prevention, personal hygiene, etc. if not covered by Medicaid or other health insurance.

Individual or group counseling for the youth if he/she is receiving closed case services only.

Relationship Building Skills

Classes or groups on interpersonal communication/relationship building and maintenance and Independent Living Skills.

Coordination and connection between associated support people and the youth with various and appropriate community agencies and services.

Membership in community organizations which would promote/support the youth with transitioning to independent living, i.e., YMCA/YWCA, Junior Achievement, Big Brothers/Big Sisters.

Assistance in locating a suitable living arrangement.

First month's rent, security deposits, and utility deposits for youth ages 18 to 23 who turned 18 in out of home care. There is a lifetime limit of $1,500.

Start up goods for youth ages 18 to 23 who turned 18 in out of home care. There is a lifetime limit of $1,000 for the youth's start-up goods and an additional $500 lifetime limit for youth who are pregnant or parenting to access parenting start-up goods.

Personal hygiene.

Household cleaning supplies.

Basic household furniture.

Household utensils/tools.

Linens.

Household record keeping and accounting needs, etc.

Source: Department of Health & Human Services Policy and Procedures Manuals, Children's Foster Care Section 950.

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Youth in Transition, (Michigan's name for Federal Chafee funding) is a funding source available to cover expenses related to the development of self-sufficiency for youth who experienced out of home care after the age of 14 and have not yet reached age 23. Eligible expenses must not be covered by any other government or community resources.

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Student Support Services (SSS) 906-227-1550 sss@nmu.edu
This is a grant-funded program with a short online application. TIP eligible students should identify themselves as TIP eligible and will be seeking a bachelor's while in an Associate degree. SSS provides more one-on-one academic advising, tutoring, free supplies, and supports to eligible students. Space is limited so students should complete an application as soon as possible.

NMU Disability Services(DS) 906-227-1737 disability@nmu.edu
Students that had an IEP/504 or have a disability that qualifies under the Americans with Disabilities Act can use the online portal to apply. Examples of accommodations can be found on the Disability Services website.

NMU Dean of Student(DSO) - First-Generation College Students 906-227-1700 dso@nmu.edu
If your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) have not completed a bachelor's degree, then you are considered a first-generation college student.

NMU Student Equity & Engagement Center(SEEC) 906-227-1554, seec@nmu.edu
A safe and welcoming environment for all while providing information on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

NMU Student Service Center (SSC) 906-227-1221 ssc@nmu.edu
Billing questions, payment plans, and bill-related questions.

NMU Admissions Office 906-227-2650 admissions@nmu.edu
Apply to NMU here and speak to an Admissions counselor.

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Foster Care, Homeless and Ward of the Court Resources | Financial Aid

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Student Support Services (SSS) 906-227-1550 sss@nmu.edu This is a grant-funded program with a short online application. TIP eligible students should identify themselves as TIP eligible and will be seeking a bachelor's while in an Associate degree. SSS provides more one-on-one academic advising, tutoring, free supplies, and supports to eligible students.

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As a first-year student at WMU, you have scholarship opportunities that can help you save on your education. Our scholarships fall under a wide range of categories such as academic excellence, financial need, program participation, Michigan residential status (see our Empowering Futures scholarships) and beyond.

If you're looking for other types of funding outside of scholarships, our financial aid homepage can help you access additional sources.

Medallion Scholarship Program

Value: The Medallion Scholarship is WMU's most prestigious merit-based scholarship offered to incoming first-year students and valued at approximately $90,920 over the course of four years. This includes:

Up to $16,000 per year (for four years) for tuition and fees.

An on-campus housing scholarship of up to $5,600 per year (for four years).

A one-time engagement scholarship of up to $3,000 to help fund either study abroad or research.

Consideration criteria: Medallion scholars stand out among their peers. Students are selected through a competitive, holistic review of the admissions application file. No additional scholarship application is required. Up to 60 semifinalists will be selected to participate in an interview to select up to 20 Medallion Scholars.

Deadline: Complete admissions application file† by the Early Action deadline of Dec. 15. Semifinalists will be notified in February.

Notes: Please refer to the Medallion Scholarship webpage for further details regarding the use of scholarship funds.

Student Financial Aid
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5337 USA
(269) 387-6000

WMU has the resources of a bigger school, but it is small enough to make each individual feel special. While other colleges mostly relied on their reputation to recruit me, the admissions team at WMU made a huge effort to make me feel welcome on campus. No other school came close to the personal attention WMU gave me.

Emily Bosak, senior and Medallion Scholar

Foundation Scholarship

Value: $64,000 ($16,000/year for four years)

Consideration criteria: 3.60 GPA at the time of admission (for fall 2024 entry only) and verified, significant financial need

Deadline: Complete admissions application file† and scholarship application due in ScholarshipUniverse by March 12 for fall 2024 . The application will open on Dec. 1. Recipients will be notified in March.

Bronco Merit

Value: $16,000 ($4,000/year for four years)

Consideration criteria: 3.85 GPA at the time of admission

Deadline: Complete admissions application file† by the Rolling Admissions deadline of June 1 (extended from Dec. 15 as long as funds remain available).

Bronco Honors

Value: $14,000 ($3,500/year for four years)

Consideration criteria: 3.60 GPA at the time of admission

Deadline: Complete admissions application file† by the Rolling Admissions deadline of June 1 (extended from Dec. 15 as long as funds remain available).

Brown & Gold

Value: $8,000 ($2,000/year for four years)

Consideration criteria: 3.30 GPA at the time of admission

Deadline: Complete admissions application file† by the Rolling Admissions deadline of June 1 (extended from Dec. 15 as long as funds remain available).

Bronco Recognition

Value: $6,000 ($1,500/year for four years)

Consideration criteria: 3.00 GPA at the time of admission

Deadline: Complete admissions application file† by the Rolling Admissions deadline of June 1 (extended from Dec. 15 as long as funds remain available).

Bronco Promise

Value: Full tuition for up to five years

Consideration criteria: Admitted, full-time, first-year students who are Michigan residents. Household adjusted gross income of $50,000 or less and household net assets under $50,000. No GPA minimum.

Deadline: Complete admissions application file† by June 1. Complete FAFSA by July 1.
Explore the Bronco Promise scholarship

Bronco Connect Scholarship

Value: Up to $6,000

Consideration criteria: Admitted, first-year, undergraduate students who are Michigan residents with demonstrated financial need

Deadline: Scholarship application due in ScholarshipUniverse and FAFSA completed by March 31.
Explore Bronco Connect Scholarship

MLK GOLD

Value: $32,000 ($8,000/year for four years)

Consideration criteria: 3.00+ GPA at the time of admission and at least two of the following criteria:

Participation in a pre-college/bridge or migrant education program

Eligibility for participation in the Federal Free or Reduced Price Lunch program

First-generation college student.

Students are selected through a competitive, holistic review of the admissions application file. No additional scholarship application is required. This scholarship is highly selective, and up to 30 MLK GOLD Scholars will be selected and notified in March.

Deadline: Completed admissions application file† by Feb. 15.

Paper Technology Foundation scholarships

WMU's Paper Technology Foundation (PTF) awards generous merit-based scholarships to incoming first-year paper engineering students.

Value: Scholarships range from $2,400 to $4,000 annually and can be stacked with other WMU merit-based scholarships.

Consideration criteria: PTF scholarships are awarded to first-year students based on their GPA at the time they are admitted to WMU.

Deadline: Completed admissions application file† by annual WMU application deadline of June 1. Students must list paper engineering as their intended academic major on their application in order to be considered for PTF scholarships. No additional application materials are needed.
Explore the Paper Technology Foundation scholarships

Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship

Value: One-time, nonrenewable award worth $500.

Consideration criteria: Award is given to students whose parent, step-parent or legal guardian is a WMU graduate.

Deadline: No additional application steps required; this information is collected in the application for admission.
Explore the Legacy Scholarship

Seita Scholarship

Value: Partial-tuition scholarship

Consideration criteria: Students who have lived some or all of their teenage years in foster care. See additional criteria.

Deadline: Scholarship application due by May 15.
Explore the Seita Scholarship

Students awarded more than one Office of Admissions scholarship will be awarded the scholarship of highest value. Awards are subject to change.

†A complete admission application file includes: application (Common App including WMU supplement), official high school transcripts and $40 application fee or fee waiver. Students who wish for an ACT/SAT score to be considered in review must self-report their score on the admission application. Students interested in aviation flight science and direct admission to the Bronson School of Nursing must complete their admission application by the Early Action deadline. Learn more on the Competitive Admission Programs webpage.

Historic scholarship offerings: fall 2022 | fall 2021 | fall 2020

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First-year students at WMU have a wide range of academic, need-based and department-specific scholarships available to help fund their education.

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View the Center for Race and Ethnicity Scholarship programs.

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The HIGH Program provides funding for housing for students who qualify. The funds are intended as a last resort after all other available funding options to the student have been exhausted.

Applicants to the HIGH Program must:

Be homeless or precariously housed.

Have a minimum 2.0 GPA.

Must be registered in the current academic semester at Wayne State University.

Demonstrate all other funding options have been exhausted.

Must submit as part of the application process a viable plan documenting how they will sustain during their remaining semesters with Wayne State if an award is provided.

Graduate applicants are encouraged to apply for other graduate loans prior to applying for the HIGH Program award.

Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

If you meet these qualifications, please complete the request for support form.
Student request for support form

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Mr. Woodbridge N. Ferris, our founder, envisioned Ferris as an opportunity institution. Ferris has a long history of helping young people with limited resources obtain a top-flight education. We are proud of this history, and now in an intentional way the University is reaching out to young people who are alumni of foster care and who attend Ferris State University. This effort, called the Ferris Youth Initiative Johnson Scholars Program (FYI), is also consistent with our founder's charge that we-the students, faculty, and staff-always look for ways to "make the world a better place."
Click here for more information.

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Mr. Woodbridge N. Ferris, our founder, envisioned Ferris as an opportunity institution. Ferris has a long history of helping young people with limited resources obtain a top-flight education.

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Michigan Tech is committed to helping prospective students find ways to make the investment in their education more affordable. To advance that mission, we have assembled a list of financial aid options available to incoming students.

Michigan Tech Scholarships: Separate Application Required

Michigan Tech Scholarships: Automatic Consideration

Grants

Loans

Employment

Other Opportunities

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Scholarships, Tuition and Financial Aid - Undergraduate Admissions - Oakland University

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https://www.emich.edu/dei/centers-programs/core/resources/scholarships.php

https://www.ferris.edu/admissions/financialaid/scholarship/YouthInitiative.htm

https://bld.natsci.msu.edu/students/smiles.aspx

https://www.mtu.edu/finaid/students/prospective/

https://nmu.edu/financialaid/foster-care-homeless-and-ward-court-resources

https://www.oakland.edu/futurestudents/scholarships-cost-aid/

https://blavinscholars.umich.edu/resources

https://highprogram.wayne.edu/student-request#:~:text=Applicants%20to%20the%20HIGH%20Program,funding%20options%20have%20been%20exhausted.

https://wmich.edu/finaid/aid-types/institutional-offers/first-year-scholarships

https://www.michigan.gov/fyit/finances/youth-in-transition

https://mnyf.org/scholarship/