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57 Student Support Services 2017-2018 Catalog Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) TheCooperativeAgencies Resources for Education (CARE) is a supplemental component of EOPS and provides educational supportservicesforstudentwhoarethesingleheadofhousehold with children under the age of 14, and are receiving “cash aid” through the county Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Students must first meet EOPS program entry requirements and be enrolled as a full-time student prior to participating gin theCAREprogram. Student participants are eligible to receive EOPS support services with additional services exclusive of typical services provided. This includes intrusive counseling services and allowances for educationally related expenditures to assist themin competing their educational goals. Cooperative Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support (CAFYES) Promise Scholars Program ThePromise Scholars Programis a supplemental component of the EOPS program and is designed o increase the enrollment, retentionandtransferoffosteryouthparticipatinginCAFYES. The Promise Scholars Program assists current and former foster youth transition into the higher education setting. Reedley College is committed to providing these students with comprehensive support services that will support and contribute to a positive learning experience. The goal is to provide student with a sense of community on campus, along with providing access to college programs and resources that can lead to degree attainment and transfer to four-year universities. The Promise Scholars Program expands on the services provided by EOPS to provide foster youth with an enhanced level of academic and financial support. The EOPS/CAFYES/CARE office is located in the center for Student Success (CSS1-3). Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. the Madera Center EOPS Office is located in R 2A, Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information, please contact (559) 638-0340. Financial Aid Financial Aid and Scholarships The college provides financial assistance to as many students as possible through scholarships, grants, loans and job opportunities. The following programs are available to qualified students: • Federal PELL Grants • Federal Work Study • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants • Academic Competitive Grant • Federal Direct Student Loans • Boards of Governors Enrollment Fee Waiver • Cal Grants • Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS) • Bureau of Indian Affairs Scholarships • Other Institutional and Noninstitutional Scholarships • Student Support Service Grants In order to be considered for financial aid, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For information on how to apply, visit the Reedley College Financial Aid website at www.reedleycollege.edu/ fiancial.aid. The Financial Aid Office at the Madera Community College Center is located in room 161 in the Administration building, or you may call (559) 675-4800. Federal Student Loan Workshop Students must apply for financial aid by completing a FAFSA and be determined eligible for a student loan before signing up for a workshop. The Financial Aid Office announces the dates and times for Federal Student Loan Workshops at the beginning of each semester. Workshops are held at the main campus in Reedley for students attending the Reedley College campus. Students MUST PREREGISTER FOR THEWORKSHOPS. Contact the Reedley College Financial Aid Office for attendance requirements and other necessary information. If you are attending the Madera Community College Center or Oakhurst Community College Center, contact their Financial Aid Office for more information. Return of Federal Financial Aid Based Upon Total Withdrawal Students, who withdraw from all their classes within 60% of a semester, will be reviewed by the Financial Aid Office to determine if all or part of any federal financial aid received must be returned to the federal government.