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Eastern Regional Passport Group Meeting - virtual
2023-11-07 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-01-23 14:30 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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: FAFSA- for Students and Families
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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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: Getting Ready for the Better FAFSA
2023-11-20 10:00 - 12:00
Presented by NCAN
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Webinar: FAFSA (Español)- for Students and Families
2023-11-28 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-12-07 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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Western Regional Passport Group Meeting - virtual
2023-11-30 11:00 - 12:30
If you are interested in learning more, please email us at passport@collegesuccecssfoundation.org.

Webinar: WASFA (Español)- for Students and Families
2023-11-30 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-12-12 18:00 - 19:00
Estudiantes, adultos y familias podran aprender sobre el formulario WASFA, cómo prepararse y postularse, cómo evitar errores comunes, cómo abordar circunstancias especiales y más!
Presented by College Success Foundation
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Northwest Regional Passport Network Group Meeting- virtual
2023-12-05 10:00 - 11:30

WPN Webinar: Navigating Apple Health and Mental Health Support & Resources
2023-12-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Join us for a brief introduction to Medicaid (Apple Health) and take a deeper dive into Coordinated Care’s Apple Health Core Connections plan – the only health insurance plan for children and youth in foster care and adoption support, alumni of foster care (ages 18-26), reunified families and Unaccompanied Refugee Minors in Washington State. Coordinated Care goes beyond simply paying for doctors’ visits by getting food on the table as well as money in its member’s pockets for completing healthy activities. Their trauma-informed team supports youth and families in finding available healthcare providers (e.g. primary care physicians, specialists, therapists, etc.), connecting with community resources to support their holistic needs, and providing tangible benefits that make life a little easier so members thrive. You’ll also receive some tips and resources for self-care and supporting your mental well-being.
Presenter: Nathan LaChine, Therapeutic Foster Parent and Community Educator, Coordinated Care
Nathan LaChine has been a Therapeutic Foster Parent for the last 17 years, specializing in early childhood traumas. Nathan’s current role as Board of Director and Webmaster for MaleSurvivor involves the oversight of volunteer staff along with the daily operations of the website which sees over 100,000 visitors and 2.5 million page views annually. Nathan co-hosted a local radio show “Real Family Matters”, a live resource show for community members to call in and ask questions. Additionally, Nathan provides training and resources for caregivers in Washington state.
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Pierce Kitsap Regional Passport Group Meeting - virtual
2023-12-07 12:30 - 14:00, 2024-02-08 12:30 - 14:00

Passport Leadership Team Meeting - virtual
2023-12-11 09:00 - 23:30

South Central Regional Passport Group Meeting- virtual
2023-12-14 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-02-22 11:00 - 12:30

WPN Webinar: Basic Needs and Post-secondary Education Student Support Services
2024-01-17 13:00 - 14:00
Nearly half of all Washington college students reported experiencing in housing and/or food insecurity in a recent survey. In this session, you’ll gain insights about Washington students’ experience of basic needs insecurity and recent policy and investments to address those challenges. We’ll discuss strategies and student outcomes from the Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness grant program. You’ll learn about new initiatives to better address students’ basic needs, and together we’ll consider collaboration opportunities with Passport.
Presenters:
Ami Magisos serves as Associate Director of Strategy and Partnerships at Washington Student Achievement Council. Her work focuses on understanding and addressing students’ basic needs insecurity for postsecondary students in Washington.
Laura Coghlan serves as Program Administrator for Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness at the State Board for Technical and Community Colleges. She is also a member of the Passport Leadership Team.
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Region 2 (South Central) Training: Post-secondary Resources for Students in Foster Care and Unaccompanied Homeless Youth
2024-01-23 10:00 - 11:30
Join the Washington Passport Network for online training on post-secondary resources for students in foster care and young people experiencing homelessness without a parent or guardian. This training is designed for providers in South Central/Region 2 (Kittitas, Yakima, Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla, Klickitat, Columbia) including DCYF caseworkers, OSPI foster care and McKinney-Vento liaisons, high school career and guidance counselors, and community-based partners.
The training will highlight:

College scholarship and apprenticeship options, including the Passport to Careers program
Education and Training Voucher (ETV) program
Introduction to the Washington Passport Network – a network for the providers who work with youth in foster care or youth experiencing homelessness. Representatives from local community colleges and universities that support Passport to Careers students will be online to introduce themselves.

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Western Regional Passport Group Meeting - virtual
2024-02-08 11:00 - 12:30

Webinar: Student Loans- for Staff
2024-02-12 10:00 - 23:30
This webinar is a deep dive into different types of loans, connects borrowing to career decisions, addresses consequences for nonpayment, and provides tools to develop individual borrowing plans.
Recommended for all levels
Presented by College Success Foundation
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Pierce Kitsap Regional Passport Meeting- virtual
2024-02-13 11:00 - 12:30

Webinar: Student Loans- for Students and Families
2024-02-20 18:00 - 19:00
This webinar is a deep dive into different types of loans, connects borrowing to career decisions, addresses consequences for nonpayment, and provides tools to develop individual borrowing plans.
Presented by College Success Foundation
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Passport Leadership Team Meeting - in person
2024-02-26 10:00 - 16:00

The Journey Continues, We Got You College & Career Resource Fair
2024-03-07 11:00 - 12:30 | Zoom
Please join us for the fourth annual The Journey Continues – We Got You! a virtual College and Career Resource Fair for Passport to Careers eligible students. This is an opportunity to meet representatives at the local colleges and get your questions answered about college, apprenticeships, financial aid, scholarships, and resources specifically for students who have experienced foster care or unaccompanied homelessness.
The event is intended for high school juniors and seniors from the Northwest Coastal area with experience in foster care or unaccompanied homelessness (without a parent or guardian), but all are welcome! Providers are also encouraged to attend.
Register in advance for this event:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYodOmsqDMoG9TrLRR4Aw1QQlsySAynhdsG
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
