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WPN Webinar: Using Real-Time Data to House QTBIPOC Youth and Young Adults
2023-09-13 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
Young people of color and young people who identify as LGBTQ+ are disproportionately served by systems. In this webinar, we will look at using data to end disproportionality and the importance of breaking down barriers between systems to achieve quality data and equitably end homelessness.
Presenter:
Leeze Castro (he/they) – Data & Evaluation Fellow (A Way Home Washington)
Leeze Castro (he/they), 23, is passionate about ending youth homelessness, focusing on the unique challenges faced by BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ individuals. Leeze brings over 5 years of experience from systems-level change work as a young person with lived experience. Having started with the King County YAB (Youth Action Board) while it was facilitated by the Northwest Network, the Mockingbird Society, and eventually itself, Leeze now sits on the KCRHA’s (King County Regional Homelessness Authority) Continuum of Care Board. After double-majoring in mathematics and sociology, Leeze now joins those two passions as the Data and Evaluations Fellow for A Way Home Washington, a non-profit focused on ending youth and young adult homelessness throughout Washington State. There, Leeze makes use of data-driven strategies to tackle the organization’s mission, and to take an immediate and direct approach in addressing the ultimate goal of bringing an end to systemic inequity.
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Webinar: Getting Ready for the Better FAFSA
2023-09-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-20 10:00 - 12:00
Presented by NCAN
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Passport Leadership Team Meeting- in person
2023-10-02 10:00 - 14:00
If you are interested in learning more, please email us at passport@collegesuccecssfoundation.org.

2023 Conference on Ending Homelessness (COEH)
2023-10-05 08:00 - 2023-10-06 17:00
COEH is the largest annual gathering of people working to end homelessness in Washington. We will gather virtually from across the state to learn from each other, exchange ideas and share advice, get inspired and re-energized, and organize to grow the movement to end homelessness in Washington and beyond.
This conference is for everyone – whether you are a service provider, a long-time housing justice advocate, an organizer, an elected official, or someone who wants to start learning more about how we can end homelessness in Washington, we extend a warm welcome for you to join us. We will provide multiple spaces for identity-based caucusing to reflect and process with others who share similar identities.
Registration will open July 17. Register early for the best rates!
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Webinar: Financial Aid 101- for Staff
2023-10-10 10:00 - 11:30
This webinar will provide a general overview of aid available, changes for the upcoming year, how financial aid offices build budgets, and how aid is awarded. Good refresher for beginners.
Presented by College Success Foundation
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WPN Webinar: Understanding FAFSA Simplification for Youth Experiencing Foster Care (State, Federal and Tribal)
2023-10-11 13:00 - 14:00
Big changes are coming this fall for 2024-25 financial aid applications! In this session, we will discuss the FAFSA Simplification Act, best practices in implementing changes, and how to communicate changes to partners, students, and their families. We will also share free resources to support you as you help students take their next steps
Presenter: Christina Winstead (She/Her), Associate Director, College Access Initiatives, WSAC
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Webinar: Creating an FSA ID- for Staff
2023-10-12 10:00 - 10:30
Students and parents will need to create their own FSA ID to access and sign the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). They will use their FSA ID every year to fill out a FAFSA form.
Join us to learn how students and parents will create and use their FSA ID.
Presented by College Success Foundation
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South Central Regional Passport Group Meeting- virtual
2023-10-12 11:00 - 12:30

Webinar: CSF Scholarships- for Staff
2023-10-16 10:00 - 11:30
This webinar will prepare you for the next CSF scholarship cycle. Learn about different programs, and changes for the upcoming year, and get a tour of the scholarship application platform.
Presented by College Success Foundation
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Webinar: Creating an FSA ID- for Students and Families
2023-10-17 18:00 - 18:30, 2023-10-26 18:00 - 18:30
Whether you’re a student or parent you’ll need to create your own FSA ID to access and sign the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You will use your FSA ID every year you fill
out a FAFSA form. Join us to learn how to create and use your FSA ID.
Presented by College Success Foundation
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Webinar: Cómo crear un FSA ID (Español)- for Students and Families
2023-10-19 18:00 - 18:30, 2023-10-24 18:00 - 18:30
Los estudiantes y padres necesitan crear la credencial FSA ID para acceder y firmar la Solicitud Gratuita de Ayuda Federal para Estudiantes (FAFSA). Utilizaran la credencial FSA ID cada año para llenar y firmar el formulario FASFA. En esta sesión aprenderá como crear y utilizar su FSA ID.
Presented by College Success Foundation
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Webinar: FASFA pt. 1- For Staff
2023-10-23 10:00 - 11:30
Part 1 is an in-depth tour of the FASFA application, changes for the upcoming year, how to avoid common mistakes, and address special circumstances. Recommended for all levels.
Presented by College Success Foundation
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Western Regional Passport Group Meeting - virtual
2023-11-02 10:00 - 11:30
Topic: Training: Postsecondary Education Pathway and Resources for Students in Foster Care and Unaccompanied Homeless Youth
If you are interested in learning more, please email us at passport@collegesuccessfoundation.org.

Webinar: FAFSA- for Students and Families
2023-11-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-11-14 18:00 - 19:00
Students and families, come join our FAFSA webinar to learn about the form, what documents you’ll need, review the FAFSA learn how to address special circumstances, and prepare for next steps!
Presented by College Success Foundation
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Conference: REFCA2023 Conference for Foster Care Innovation
2023-11-03 08:00 - 2023-11-04 17:00
The 9th national gathering to highlight foster care innovation, honor lived experience leadership, and inspire investment in improving the well-being and life outcomes of the half-million children and young people living in foster care.

Designed and led by foster alums — REFCA Champions
An opportunity to learn, inspire, and connect
Workshops, breakout sessions, Author’s Night book signing
Open to all and including CE credits for students and professionals

Tickets from $35
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Webinar: WASFA pt. 1- For Staff
2023-11-06 10:00 - 11:30
Part 1 is an in-depth tour of the WASFA application, changes for the upcoming year, how to avoid common mistakes, and address special circumstances. Recommended for all levels.
Presented by College Success Foundation
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Webinar: Financial Aid Navigation
2023-11-07 09:00 - 11:00
Presented by WSAC
In this session, participants will learn about the financial aid process and how to help others navigate applying for financial aid. We will cover how to apply for postsecondary funding with the FAFSA and the WASFA. WSCA will also discuss common challenges and errors as well as next steps. Participants will leave with a better understanding of how to help others with this important process. This session will prepare participants to assist students as they apply for financial aid and train others. High school clock hours will be available.
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Eastern Regional Passport Group Meeting - virtual
2023-11-07 12:00 - 13:30
If you are interested in learning more, please email us at passport@collegesuccessfoundation.org.

WPN Webinar: Financial Aid 2- Understanding FAFSA Simplification Act for Youth Experiencing Unaccompanied Homelessness
2023-11-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Big changes are coming this fall for 2024-25 financial aid applications! In this session, we will discuss the FAFSA Simplification Act, best practices in implementing changes, and how to communicate changes to partners, students, and their families. We will also share free resources to support you as you help students take their next steps.
Presenters:
Christina Winstead (She/Her), Associate Director, College Access Initiatives, WSAC
Christina Winstead is the Associate Director for College Access Initiatives at the Washington Student Achievement Council. She has over 20 years of experience in higher education. Christina graduated from The Evergreen State College with a bachelor’s degree and from Seton Hall University with her master’s degree in counseling and her education specialist degree in professional counseling.
Maria Rebecchi ( She/Her), Director, Scholarship & Financial Aid Education, CSF
Maria has been a practitioner in the field of financial aid for over 30 years. She has spent two-thirds of her career at higher education institutions and the last third at nonprofit organizations working to change systems and provide direct services to students. As a first-generation, low-income immigrant herself, Maria focuses on low-income, first-generation students and their supporting adults who may experience additional barriers in navigating the complexities of financial aid. Maria received her master’s degree in human services at St. Edward’s University, a bachelor’s degree in sociology with an emphasis in diversity from the University of California-Irvine, and certification in print journalism from the University of California-Los Angeles.
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Webinar: Scholarships- for Students and Families
2023-11-08 18:00 - 19:00
This webinar will give you an insight on how to prepare to apply for your scholarship search and learn about the upcoming CSF scholarship cycle, their eligibility requirements, important dates, required documents and essay questions.
Presented by College Success Foundation
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Webinar: WAFSA- for Students and Families
2023-11-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-11-21 18:00 - 19:00
Students and families, come join our WASFA webinar to learn about the form, what documents you’ll need, review the WASFA, learn how to address special circumstances, and prepare for next steps!
Presented by College Success Foundation
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Webinar: FASFA /WASFA pt. 2 Student Scenarios- for Staff
2023-11-13 10:00 - 11:30
Part 2 is a hands-on webinar of 20 case studies. It provides a great opportunity to practice what you will experience while working 1:1 with students. Recommended for all levels.
Presented by College Success Foundation
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Webinar: Verification- for Staff
2023-11-20 10:00 - 11:30
This webinar explains what is verification, the different types of verification, what documents are required, and changes for the upcoming year. It includes case studies.
Recommended for all levels.
Presented by College Success Foundation
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Webinar: FAFSA (Español)- for Students and Families
2023-11-28 18:00 - 19:00
Estudiantes, adultos y familias podran aprender sobre el formulario FAFSA cómo prepararse y postularse, cómo evitar errores comunes, cómo abordar circunstancias especiales y más!
Presented by College Success Foundation
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