Foster Youth face many challenges when preparing for college, not the least of which is navigating the financial aid process. Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be troublesome for foster youth given that they are more likely to be supporting themselves and/or live in atypical family/custodial arrangements that may be difficult to articulate on a form designed for typical parent-dependent child arrangements.

The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) and the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) partnered to complete the valuable guide, Foster Youth: Tips for Completing the FAFSA.