Q: How do part-time students qualify for financial aid in the Title IV-E BSW program?
A: Undergraduate students must be enrolled part time at one of the six California State University campuses that offers a Title IV-E BSW program--Chico, Fresno, Humboldt, Long Beach, San Bernardino, or San Diego. Upon declaration of the major and satisfactory completion of all relevant coursework, the student may apply for admission to the Title IV-E BASW program. Admittance to part-time Title IV-E study is limited to current employees of county Departments of Social Services or public child welfare services agencies or the California Department of Social Services.
Applicants must have a letter of support from his or her agency director. Support recipients must agree to participate in the complete child welfare specialization as defined by the school, have a valid driver’s license and secure use of a car as required for fieldwork, and undergo pre-screening for county employment. They must also ful-fill a work commitment upon graduation.
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