➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ:
US: GAO Calls for Reducing Barriers to College for Foster and Homeless Youth
Youth Today – May 23, 2016
Burdensome paperwork requirements, limited academic preparation and a lack of adult guidance and support make it difficult for foster and homeless youth to pursue higher education, says a new report by the Government Accountability Office. Report: HIGHER EDUCATION: Actions Needed to Improve Access to Federal Financial Assistance for Homeless and Foster Youth: http://www.gao.gov/assets/680/677325.pdf
http://youthtoday.org/2016/05/gao-calls-for-reducing-barriers-to-college-for-foster-and-homeless-youth/