How do part-time students qualify for financial aid in the Title IV-E BSW program?
Undergraduate students must be enrolled part time at one of the six California State University campuses that offers a Title IV-E BSW program–Chico, Fresno, Humboldt, Long Beach, San Bernardino, or San Diego. Upon declaration of the major and satisfactory completion of all relevant coursework, the student may apply for admission to the Title IV-E BASW program. Admittance to part-time Title IV-E study is limited to current employees of county Departments of Social Services or public child welfare services agencies or the California Department of Social Services. Applicants must have a letter of support from his or her agency director. Support recipients must agree to participate in the complete child welfare specialization as defined by the school, have a valid driver’s license and secure use of a car as required for fieldwork, and undergo pre-screening for county employment. They must also ful-fill a work commitment upon graduation. Download a copy of the FAQs brochure.
