Revised 1-2020
● At any time on or after July 1, 2018, did your high school or school district homeless liaison determine
that you were an unaccompanied youth who was homeless or were self-supporting and at risk of being
homeless? (Q56)
Yes – If you received a determination at any time on or after July 1, 2018, that you were an
Unaccompanied youth who was homeless or at risk of being homeless.
* Determination letter from the school district or homeless liaison on official letterhead
No – If you are not homeless, at risk of being homeless or if you do not have a determination
● At any time on or after July 1, 2018, did the director of an emergency shelter or transitional housing
program funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development determine that you were an
unaccompanied youth who was homeless or self-supporting and at risk of being homeless? (Q57)
Yes – If you received a determination at any time on or after July 1, 2018, that you were an
Unaccompanied youth who was homeless
* Determination letter from a qualified emergency shelter director on official letterhead
No – If you are not homeless, at risk of being homeless or if you do not have a determination
● At any time on or after July 1, 2018, did the director of a runaway or homeless youth basic center or
transitional living program determine that you were an unaccompanied youth who was homeless or
were self-supporting and at risk of being homeless? (Q58)
Yes – If you received a determination at any time on or after July 1, 2018, that you were an
Unaccompanied youth who was homeless or at risk of being homeless
* Determination letter from one of the above listed programs on official letterhead
No – If you are not homeless, at risk of being homeless or if you do not have a determination
“Homeless” means lacking fixed, regular and adequate housing, which includes living in shelters, parks,
motels, hotels, public spaces, camping grounds, cars, abandoned buildings, or temporarily living with other
people because you had nowhere else to go. Also, if you are living in any of these situations and fleeing an
abusive parent you may be considered homeless even if your parent would provide support and a place to live.
“Unaccompanied” means you are not living in the physical custody of your parent or guardian.
However, even if you answer “No” to each of questions 56, 57, and 58, you should contact the financial
aid administrator at CMC if you are under 24 years of age.