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Program Highlight: My Place, Inc. (Hendersonville, NC)
There are innovative things happening in communities throughout North Carolina! This month's highlighted program is My Place, Inc., in Hendersonville, NC. My Place, Inc., is an exciting new venture to provide shelter for homeless youth. But, My Place is more than just a shelter; it also provides creative programming to all youth in the area. Learn more about My Place!
Monthly Tip: Tap into Support from NCHEP
Do you have a question or a unique homeless education situation you're dealing with? NCHEP staff members are available via phone and/or e-mail to help you process homeless education issues.NCHEP staff members are also available for face-to-face trainings. NCHEP can provide training to local homeless education liaisons and other district personnel or can support local liaisons in providing training. Contact Lisa Phillips, State Coordinator for Homeless Education, today to find out more about adding NCHEP to your agenda.
Did You Know?...Special Provisions for College
Special provisions exist to help homeless students attend college. Visit NCHE's Higher Education webpage for access to these and other valuable resources:- Information on ACT and SAT test-taking fee waivers
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A template for verifying an unaccompanied youth's "independent student" status for the purpose of applying for federal financial aid using the FAFSA
- Information on TRIO, Gear Up, the LeTendre Scholarship Fund, and other higher education supports
