Homeless Determination

This form is used when additional documentation is required to support responses provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) regarding your homelessness situation. 

  • You are required to provide a letter of determination, on letterhead, from one of the following:
    • The director or designee of an emergency or transitional shelter, street outreach program, homeless youth drop-in center, or other program serving those experiencing homelessness
    • Your high school or school district homeless liaison or designee
    • The director or desginee of a project supported by a federal TRIO or GEAR UP program grant
  • If you do not have a liaison or designee, and believe you are an unaccompanied youth who is homeless, please contact One Stop Student Services and request an appointment with the Unusual Circumstances Appeal counselor

View the Homeless Determination 2025-26 form

View the Homeless Determination 2026-27 form

Use this form if...

  • You are at risk of homelessness or have been living in a homeless situation

Don't use this form if...

  • You have not selected any of the homelessness options on the FAFSA

Next steps

Once completed, a link will become available to electronically submit this form.