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Bridges

Provides guidance and support in the transition into adulthood in the areas of housing, education, employment, and well-being.

Must meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Completed high school or GED
• Must be age 21 or under
• Must have left the Ohio foster care system at 18, 19, or 20 years old
• Enrolled in college or vocational school
• Participating in a program or activity designed to promote, or remove barriers, to employment
• Employed at least 80 hours a month
• Be prepared to provide proof of the above criteria, such as pay stubs or a class schedule

Contact Information

Phone Number:  614-490-4357

Email: ne.region@cfhcohio.org

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Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Can provide financial aid for college from the government (Pell Grants, Subsidized loans, work study, etc.) based on income and assets on a first-come, first-served basis.

Must meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a degree or
• certificate program at college
• Must have a Social Security Number

What to expect:

• You will be asked to create an FSA ID account
• You can manually input tax information or allow the FAFSA to receive it directly from the IRS
• The federal student code for Kent State’s main campus is 003051
• The Student Aid Index (SA) will show eligibility
• Financial aid will be dispersed to your college

contact:

Justin Cornelius (Kent State Financial Aid Coordinator)

Phone Number: 330-672-0506

Email: jcorne17@kent.edu

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