1. Louisiana’s First Choice for College Access Tell Me About Chafee ETV

2. Chafee ETV Program The “Chafee Story” Foster Care Independence Act passed in 1999 Name of Independent Living Program changed to John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program in honor of the late Senator Chafee Senator Chafee served as an officer in the US Marine Corp, as the 66th Governor of Rhode Island, as Secretary of the Navy and as a US Senator Senator Chafee sponsored the legislation, recognizing the need for special support and assistance for youth transitioning out of foster care He was also a vocal advocate for abused and neglected children www.osfa.la.gov

3. Chafee ETV Program The “Louisiana Chafee ETV Story” The Chafee Educational Training Voucher Program (ETV) provides resources specifically to meet the education and training needs of youth aging out of foster care The program makes available vouchers of up to $5,000 per year for postsecondary education and training of eligible youth Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has received federal Chafee funding since 2002 LOSFA began administration of the Chafee ETV program on behalf of DCFS during the 2010-2011 academic year www.osfa.la.gov

4. Chafee ETV Program Foster Care Statistics in Louisiana 4,510 children in Foster care (ages 0-17) 610 youth (ages 15-17) in Foster Care Of the 610 youth in Foster Care: –Race: 299 Caucasian 295 African American 16 Other –Gender: 329 Female 281 Male Statistics as of 10/7/15 provided by DCFS www.osfa.la.gov

5. Chafee ETV Program Chafee ETV Payment Update *Fall Semester/Term only as of 10/15/15 www.osfa.la.gov SYSTEM 2013-2014 Amt(#Students) 2014-2015 Amt(#Students) 2015-2016 *Amt(#Students) LAICU0$3,216 (1)$2,500 (1) LCTCS$69,944 (21)$46,667 (13)$39,168 (15) LSU$20,000 (4)$22,500 (5)$17,500 (7) PROP$15,001 (6)$22,083 (8)$1,250 (1) SU$11,754 (4)$15,000 (3)$7,500 (3) UL$77,045 (22)$82,787 (21)$45,000 (17) Out-of-State0$14,800 (4)0 TOTAL$193,744 (57)$207,053 (55)$112,918 (44) Student Count - Unique SSN by System

6. Chafee ETV Program Program Information Eligibility Requirements –Be ages 16 to 21; and Students receiving Chafee ETV at age 21 may continue to receive funding until he/she attains the age of 23 (continuous enrollment required) –Be in the Foster Care System, or aged out of Foster Care, or was under legal guardianship, or was in the Foster Care System and was adopted after age 16; and –Be enrolled in postsecondary education; and –Complete the FAFSA annually www.osfa.la.gov

7. Chafee ETV Program Program Information Continuing Eligibility Requirements –Not have attained age 21; and Or have not attained the age of 23 if receiving Chafee continuously since the age of 21 –Be making satisfactory academic progress in his/her program of study www.osfa.la.gov

8. Chafee ETV Program Program Information Award Amount –Up to $5,000 per academic year Eligible Semesters/Terms –Fall, Winter (if applicable), Spring and Summer (if full annual award has not been used) www.osfa.la.gov

9. Chafee ETV Program Postsecondary Institution Responsibilities Determine Preliminary Eligibility –Verify Student’s age –Determine if student was in Foster Care Determine Award Amount –Based upon financial need in accordance with federal guidelines Submit Payment Request –Via the Award System on or after the first day the student attends classes Report Grades –At the conclusion of each semester/term www.osfa.la.gov

10. Chafee ETV Program Payment Request www.osfa.la.gov

11. Chafee ETV Program Tips for Successful Chafee ETV Billing –Submit payment requests ASAP during the semester of enrollment - either via web entry or “paper request” for “over-age” students –Edit/delete payment requests while in Pending status –Remember to verify enrollment for requests submitted for “pre-approval” –Review Payment Roster –Follow-up on missing payments by checking the Payment Error Roster –Submit payment corrections timely www.osfa.la.gov

12. Chafee ETV Program Grade Import Screen Submit grades at the conclusion of each semester/term www.osfa.la.gov

13. Chafee ETV Program Chafee ETV Quick Links Program Rules (Chapter 18) http://www.osfa.la.gov/MainSitePDFs/ProgramRules_Part IV.pdf SFA Bulletin S2013-06 – Billing Tutorial and Pre-Approval Process http://www.osfa.la.gov/MainSitePDFs/S2013-06.pdf SFA Bulletin S2013-02 – Grade Reporting Tutorial http://www.osfa.la.gov/MainSitePDFs/S2013-02.pdf www.osfa.la.gov

14. Chafee ETV Program Questions or Comments? www.osfa.la.gov

15. Chafee ETV Program Bonnie Lavergne (All Programs) Student Financial Aid Administrator 225-219-7714, Bonnie.Lavergne@la.gov Caleshia Clark (Chafee ETV, John R. Justice, TOPS Tech Early Start, SCA) Student Financial Aid Specialist 225-219-7708, Caleshia.Clark@la.gov Erica Hughes (Go Grant, Rockefeller, STEP Adult and Vocational Education) Student Financial Aid Specialist 225-219-7707, Erica.Hughes@la.gov www.osfa.la.gov LOSFA Scholarship & Grant Special Programs Contacts

16. Chafee ETV Program Please help us to stay current by providing updates to your school’s contact information when staff changes occur. www.osfa.la.gov