City College of San Francisco

   Financial Aid Office

General Information:

• Financial Aid TV

• Financial Aid Videos from the Federal Student Aid

• Frequently Asked Questions

• FA Student Handbook

• Helpful Hints

• Return of Title IV

• Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

• Student Terms of Agreement

• Who Is Eligible

FAFSA:

• Apply for FAFSA

• Facts About FAFSA 0708

• Facts About FAFSA 0809

• FAFSA Related Links

Cal Grant Process:

• Cal Grant FAQ

• California Student Aid Commission (CSAC)

Calendars & Workshops

Chafee Grant

Disbursement:

• Disbursement Enrollment Requirements

• Disbursement Calendar

Forms

Loans:

• Grants, FWS and Loans

• Federal Stafford Loans

• Perkins Loan

Scholarship

Student Employment

(FWS, Lab Aide, CalWORKs)

Other Sources

The Guardian Scholars Program is committed to helping students exiting the foster care system by providing a comprehensive support program to help you complete a GED, achieve an A.A. degree, complete a certificate program, or transfer to a four-year institution.

• We help you navigate the unknown waters of a college education to access the key resources when they are most needed.

• We connect you to college and community resources based upon your individual needs so you can realize your dreams.

How the Guardian Scholars Program Works

The Financial Aid Office serves as home base for the program. We identify individual needs and provide you the resources you need to succeed. For most students this will include a Chafee Grant, financial aid access, housing assistance, health service referrals, and academic/career counseling.

What is the Summer Academy?

The Summer Academy is designed to prepare students for a smooth transition from high school to college. The program provides free tuition, books, supplies, and career exploration, along with a meal and transportation allowance. With enthusiasm and a six week commitment, you can gain high school and college credit as well as valuable tools for success. The Academy is designed for current or former foster youth in their junior or senior year of high school or entering freshmen. For more information, contact Maya Webb at 415-242-2615, ext. 3310.

• Guardian Scholars Summer Academy Program Brochure

• Guardian Scholars Summer Academy Program Application

What is the Guardian Scholars Student Club?

If you are interested in receiving a mentor, meeting other students with similar support needs, would like information on scholarships, or would like to be involved, Join the Guardian Scholars Club!

To become a member, there is not much you have to do to. Email us at: GuardianScholarsClub@gmail.com or cbelle@ccsf.edu and give us the best way to reach you.

Club Members

• Connect with a mentor in the community or within the college

• Become a charter member of the club

• Participate in activities both social and educational to get to know other students!

Guardian Scholars Eligibility Requirements:

• Highly motivated current or former foster youth up to age 25

• At least one year in foster care

• Apply for admission to CCSF

• Take Math and English placement tests

• Enroll in designated college success class(es)

Interested to Learn More?

For more information on how to apply, financial aid, and any other questions you have about the program, contact Michael McPartlin, the Program Coordinator. Phone: 415-239-3682. Email: mmcpartl@ccsf.edu

Community Connections

• Anna Valladares
  Transitional Housing Coordinator
  Phone: 415-934-4224
  Email: vallaa@cws.state.ca.us

• Angela Rosales
  Independent Living Skills Program Education Coordinator
  Phone: 415-934-4201
  Email: arosales@jcyc.org

• Sara Razavi
  Honoring Emancipated Youth
  Phone: 415-808-4435
  E-mail: srazavi@uwba.org

• Maya Webb
  San Francisco Unified School District Foster Youth Services Coordinator
  Phone: 415-242-2615 ext. 3310
  Email: webbm1@sfusd.edu

• Gloria Anthony-Oliver
  Human Services Agency Education Liason
  Phone: 415-557-5305
  Email: anthog@cws.state.ca.us

• Corrina Mok
  Community Relations Specialist San Francisco Health Plan
  Phone: 415-615-4257
  Email: cmok@sfph.org

College Connections

• Michael McPartlin
  Program Coordinator
  Phone: 415-239-3682
  Email: mmcpartl@ccsf.edu

• Alvin Jenkins
  Extended Opportunity Program & Services Director
  Phone: 415-239-3440
  Email: ajenkins@ccsf.edu

• Maria Franco
  Extended Opportunity Program & Services Counselor
  Phone: 415-239-3610
  Email: mfranco@ccsf.edu

• Carol Belle-Thomas Moss
  Club Advisor
  Phone: 415-452-5427
  Email: cbelle@ccsf.edu

• Terrence Chuck
  Disabled Students Program & Services Counselor
  Phone: 415-452-5486
  Email: tchuck@ccsf.edu

• Emily Glines
  AmeriCorps Mentoring
  Phone: 415-239-3529
  Email: eglines@ccsf.edu

• Alma Avila
  Community Health Worker Program Coordinator
  Phone: 415-452-7481
  Email: aavila@ccsf.edu

• Michele Jacques
  Southeast Campus Counseling Department
  Phone: 510-550-4308
  Email: mjacques@ccsf.edu

Thank you!

Jorge Bell

Dean of Financial Aid, EOPS, & CalWORKs Services