Having good credit is very important and allows you to obtain a car loan, rent an apartment, set up utility accounts (gas, light, water, etc.), open a cell phone account, buy a home, and obtain a good job. Continue Reading →
Author Archive | Gretchen Peterson-Fisher
How can I establish good credit?
It might be hard for you to obtain credit if you have never opened a credit account before. Continue Reading →
What should I do if I have a traffic citation?
Have you ever received a “traffic” ticket? Continue Reading →
How can I get priority enrollment for college classes?
A law, called AB 194, gives foster youth and former foster youth priority registration for classes at community colleges, CSUs, and some UCs. Continue Reading →
How do I attend community college?
For admission to community college you must meet one of the following criteria: Continue Reading →
Will I need my parents’ or foster parents’ information to apply for financial aid?
No. As long as you have or had an open case in the juvenile court (i.e. you are a foster youth) on your 13th birthday—even if you were adopted—you are considered a “ward of the court” and are deemed an “Independent Student.” Continue Reading →