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This bill, known as the "Success for Homeless and Foster Youth in Higher Education Act," mandates that every public college or university in Missouri must appoint a specific staff member within their financial aid office to serve as a liaison for students who are experiencing homelessness or are in foster care. This liaison will be responsible for helping these students navigate federal financial aid programs, particularly those related to independent student status, and will assist both current and prospective students in applying for various forms of financial and other assistance. The bill also allows institutions to grant in-state residency to students under nineteen who are determined to have been homeless within the two years prior to enrolling, regardless of their length of residency in Missouri. Furthermore, institutions offering student housing are encouraged to create plans to ensure homeless and foster youth have access to stable housing, potentially giving them priority for on-campus housing and ensuring access during breaks between academic terms.

Education

https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=2591246