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20 U.S.C. § 1087uu–2 — Special rules for independent students

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20 U.S.C. § 1087uu–2 — Special rules for independent students

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**(a) Determination process for unaccompanied homeless youth** In making a determination of independence under [section 1087vv(d)(8) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1087vv/d/8&num=0&edition=prelim), a financial aid administrator shall comply with the following: (1) Consider documentation of the student’s circumstance to be adequate in the absence of documented conflicting information, if such documentation is provided through a documented phone call, written statement, or verifiable electronic data match by— (A) a local educational agency homeless liaison, designated pursuant to [section 11432(g)(1)(J)(ii) of title 42](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section11432/g/1/J/ii&num=0&edition=prelim) or a designee of the liaison; (B) the director of an emergency or transitional shelter, street outreach program, homeless youth drop-in center, or other program serving individuals who are experiencing homelessness, or a designee of the director; (C) the director of a project supported by a Federal TRIO program or a Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate program grant under division 1 or 2 of subpart 2 of part A, or a designee of the director; or (D) a financial aid administrator at another institution who documented the student’s circumstance in the same or a prior award year. (2) If a student is unable to provide documentation from any individual described in paragraph (1), make a case-by-case determination, which shall be— (A) based on a written statement from, or a documented interview with, the student that confirms that the student is an unaccompanied homeless youth, or unaccompanied, at risk of homelessness, and self-supporting; and (B) made without regard to the reasons that the student is an unaccompanied homeless youth, or unaccompanied, at risk of homelessness, and self-supporting. (3) Consider a determination made under this subsection as distinct from a determination of independence under [section 1087vv(d)(9) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1087vv/d/9&num=0&edition=prelim). **(b) Documentation process for foster care youth** If an institution requires that a student provide documentation that the student was in foster care when the student was age 13 or older, a financial aid administrator shall consider any of the following as adequate documentation, in the absence of documented conflicting information: (1) Submission of a court order or official State documentation that the student received Federal or State support in foster care. (2) A documented phone call, written statement, or verifiable electronic data match, which confirms the student was in foster care at an applicable age, from— (A) a State, county, or tribal agency administering a program under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act ([42 U.S.C. 621](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section621&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq. and 670 et seq.); (B) a State Medicaid agency; or (C) a public or private foster care placing agency or foster care facility or placement. (3) A documented phone call or a written statement from an attorney, a guardian ad litem, or a Court Appointed Special Advocate that confirms that the student was in foster care at an applicable age and documents the person’s relationship to the student. (4) Verification of the student’s eligibility for an education and training voucher under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program under section 477 of the Social Security Act ([42 U.S.C. 677](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section677&num=0&edition=prelim)). (5) A documented phone call or written statement from a financial aid administrator who documented the student’s circumstance in the same or a prior award year. **(c) Timing** A determination of independence under paragraph (2), (8), or (9) of [section 1087vv(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1087vv/d&num=0&edition=prelim) for a student— (1) shall be made as quickly as practicable; (2) may be made as early as the year before the award year for which the student initially submits an application; and (3) shall be made not later than 60 days after the date of the student’s enrollment during the award year for which the student initially submits an application. **(d) Use of earlier determinations** (1) **Earlier determination by the institution** — Any student who is determined to be independent under paragraph (2), (8), or (9) of [section 1087vv(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1087vv/d&num=0&edition=prelim) for a preceding award year at an institution shall be presumed to be independent for each subsequent award year at the same institution unless— (A) the student informs the institution that circumstances have changed; or (B) the institution has specific conflicting information about the student’s independence and has informed the student of this information. (2) **Earlier determination by another institution** — A financial aid administrator may make a determination of independence pursuant to [section 1087tt(c) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1087tt/c&num=0&edition=prelim), this section, or paragraph (2), (8), or (9) of [section 1087vv(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1087vv/d&num=0&edition=prelim), based upon a documented determination of independence that was previously made by another financial aid administrator under such provisions in the same or a prior award year. **(e) Retention of documents** A financial aid administrator shall retain all documents related to any determination of independence, including documented interviews, for at least the duration of the student’s enrollment and an additional period prescribed by the Secretary to enable a student to utilize the documents for the purposes of subsection (a)(1)(D), (b)(5), or (d) of this section.

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20 U.S.C. § 1070a — Statement of purpose; program authorization

**(a) Purpose** It is the purpose of this part, to assist in making available the benefits of postsecondary education to eligible students (defined in accordance with [section 1091 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1091&num=0&edition=prelim)) in institutions of higher education by— (1) providing Federal Pell Grants to all eligible students; (2) providing supplemental educational opportunity grants to those students who demonstrate financial need; (3) providing for payments to the States to assist them in making financial aid available to such students; (4) providing for special programs and projects designed (A) to identify and encourage qualified youths with financial or cultural need with a potential for postsecondary education, (B) to prepare students from low-income families for postsecondary education, and (C) to provide remedial (including remedial language study) and other services to students; and (5) providing assistance to institutions of higher education. **(b) Secretary required to carry out purposes** The Secretary shall, in accordance with subparts 1 through 9 of this part, carry out programs to achieve the purposes of this part.

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42 U.S.C. § 621 — Purpose

The purpose of this subpart is to promote State flexibility in the development and expansion of a coordinated child and family services program that utilizes community-based agencies and ensures all children are raised in safe, loving families, by— (1) protecting and promoting the welfare of all children; (2) preventing the neglect, abuse, or exploitation of children; (3) supporting at-risk families through services which allow children, where appropriate, to remain safely with their families or return to their families in a timely manner; (4) promoting the safety, permanence, and well-being of children in foster care and adoptive families; and (5) providing training, professional development and support to ensure a well-qualified child welfare workforce.

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20 U.S.C. § 1001 — General definition of institution of higher education

**(a) Institution of higher education** For purposes of this chapter, other than subchapter IV, the term “institution of higher education” means an educational institution in any State that— (1) admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate, or persons who meet the requirements of [section 1091(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1091/d&num=0&edition=prelim); (2) is legally authorized within such State to provide a program of education beyond secondary education; (3) provides an educational program for which the institution awards a bachelor’s degree or provides not less than a 2-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward such a degree, or awards a degree that is acceptable for admission to a graduate or professional degree program, subject to review and approval by the Secretary; (4) is a public or other nonprofit institution; and (5) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association, or if not so accredited, is an institution that has been granted preaccreditation status by such an agency or association that has been recognized by the Secretary for the granting of preaccreditation status, and the Secretary has determined that there is satisfactory assurance that the institution will meet the accreditation standards of such an agency or association within a reasonable time. **(b) Additional institutions included** For purposes of this chapter, other than subchapter IV, the term “institution of higher education” also includes— (1) any school that provides not less than a 1-year program of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a re

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42 U.S.C. § 677 — John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood

**(a) Purpose** The purpose of this section is to provide States with flexible funding that will enable programs to be designed and conducted— (1) to support all youth who have experienced foster care at age 14 or older in their transition to adulthood through transitional services such as assistance in obtaining a high school diploma and post-secondary education, career exploration, vocational training, job placement and retention, training and opportunities to practice daily living skills (such as financial literacy training and driving instruction), substance abuse prevention, and preventive health activities (including smoking avoidance, nutrition education, and pregnancy prevention); (2) to help children who have experienced foster care at age 14 or older achieve meaningful, permanent connections with a caring adult; (3) to help children who have experienced foster care at age 14 or older engage in age or developmentally appropriate activities, positive youth development, and experiential learning that reflects what their peers in intact families experience; (4) to provide financial, housing, counseling, employment, education, and other appropriate support and services to former foster care recipients between 18 and 21 years of age (or 23 years of age, in the case of a State with a certification under subsection (b)(3)(A)(ii) to provide assistance and services to youths who have aged out of foster care and have not attained such age, in accordance with such subsection) to complement their own efforts to achieve self-sufficiency and to assure that program participants recognize and accept their personal responsibility for preparing for and then making the transition from adolescence to adulthood; (5) to make available vouchers for education and training, includ

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42 U.S.C. § 1305 — Short title of chapter

This chapter may be cited as the “Social Security Act”.

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42 U.S.C. § 621 — Purpose

Page 2209 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 621 (Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title IV, § 419, as added Pub. L. 104–193, title I, § 103(a)(2), Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2159.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE Par. (4) of this section effective Oct. 1, 1996, with re- mainder of section effective July 1, 1997, with transi- tion rules relating to State options to accelerate such date, rules relating to claims, actions, and proceedings commenced before such date, rules relating to closing out of accounts for terminated or substantially modi- fied programs and continuance in office of Assistant Secretary for Family Support, and provisions relating to termination of entitlement under AFDC program, see section 116 of Pub. L. 104–193, as amended, set out as a note under section 601 of this title. PART B—CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Pub. L. 103–66, title XIII, § 13711(a)(1), Aug. 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 649, substituted ‘‘Child and Family Services’’ for ‘‘Child Welfare Services’’ in part B heading. Pub. L. 90–248, title II, § 240(c), Jan. 2, 1968, 81 Stat. 911, added part B heading. SUBPART 1—STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES CHILD WELFARE SERVICES PROGRAM Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Pub. L. 110–351, title I, § 102(c), Oct. 7, 2008, 122 Stat. 3956, substituted ‘‘Stephanie Tubbs Jones Child Welfare Services Program’’ for ‘‘Child Welfare Services’’ in sub- part heading. Pub. L. 103–66, title XIII, § 13711(a)(1), Aug. 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 649, added subpart 1 heading. § 620. Repealed. Pub. L. 109–288, § 6(a), Sept. 28, 2006, 120 Stat. 1244 Section, act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title IV, § 420, as added Pub. L. 90–248, title II, § 240(c), Jan. 2, 1968, 81 Stat. 911; amended Pub. L. 92–603, title IV, § 412, Oct. 30, 1972,

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42 U.S.C. § 677 — John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for

Page 2413 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 677 § 677. John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (a) Purpose The purpose of this section is to provide States with flexible funding that will enable programs to be designed and conducted— (1) to support all youth who have experi- enced foster care at age 14 or older in their transition to adulthood through transitional services such as assistance in obtaining a high school diploma and post-secondary education, career exploration, vocational training, job placement and retention, training and oppor- tunities to practice daily living skills (such as financial literacy training and driving instruc- tion), substance abuse prevention, and preven- tive health activities (including smoking avoidance, nutrition education, and pregnancy prevention); (2) to help children who have experienced foster care at age 14 or older achieve meaning- ful, permanent connections with a caring adult; (3) to help children who have experienced foster care at age 14 or older engage in age or developmentally appropriate activities, posi- tive youth development, and experiential learning that reflects what their peers in in- tact families experience; (4) to provide financial, housing, counseling, employment, education, and other appropriate support and services to former foster care re- cipients between 18 and 21 years of age (or 23 years of age, in the case of a State with a cer- tification under subsection (b)(3)(A)(ii) to pro- vide assistance and services to youths who have aged out of foster care and have not at- tained such age, in accordance with such sub- section) to complement their own efforts to achieve self-sufficiency and to assure that pro- gram participants recognize and acc

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