Source: SchoolHouse Connection
The majority of well-paying jobs created since 2010 require some education beyond high school. State legislatures have been actively supporting access and success in post-secondary education for students experiencing homelessness over the past few years. State legislation can provide a variety of critical supports, including homeless liaisons on college campuses, housing priority and/or housing support programs, enrollment, tuition and/or fee waivers, and in-state tuition. Below is a summary of existing state laws. In addition, a summary of exciting new changes that will make it easier for unaccompanied youth to obtain federal financial aid through the FAFSA. Learn more about supports that California offers.