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A statistically significant number of Seattleites support science Ramping up for summer AMP conference

By Voice staff

Are you a Housing Authority (SHA) resident who’s actively involved in resident council, local social justice organi- zations or trying to better your community through service? If so, the Resident Leader- ship Development Team would like to send you to the Activists Mobilizing for Power (AMP) conference in Portland, Oregon, Aug. 11-13. The goal of AMP is to help residents improve their leadership skills and gain knowledge that will enhance their involve- ment in their communities. Attendees participate in three days of intensive training and networking, with interactive and varied workshops such as Organizing 101, Housing Advocacy and Dismantling Racism. In order to be eligible to attend AMP, you must either live in a community with a duly elected resident council or be a voting member of the city-wide Resident Action

Photo by Ward Wright Council. Applications are due by June 1 and are Millions of people around the world celebrated Earth Day, April 22, by taking part in rallies and the March for Science, available from SHA Community Builders a non-partisan movement to celebrate science and its role in our everyday lives. In Seattle, thousands walked from Ellen Ziontz, 206-239-1625, ellen.ziontz@ on Capitol Hill to to hear Gov. Jay Inslee and Mayor Ed Murray support scientific seattlehousing.org or Andy Chan, 206-239- discoveries. President Donald Trump says he believes climate change is a hoax, and has proposed steep cuts to scientific 1530, [email protected]. agencies including the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. For more information on AMP visit http://www.westernstatescenter.org/ Grow your own at an area P-Patch Many Seattle neighborhoods currently have gardening plots available

By Department of Neighborhoods Highland Park: Longfellow Creek (25th Mass Street at 15th Ave. South) Ave SW and SW Thistle) North Seattle Would you like to have a plot in a local Rainier Beach: Leo St P-Patch (51st Ave. : Jackson Park P-Patch P-Patch community garden? Do you want to South and South Leo St.) (13049 10th Ave. NE) grow fresh organic produce for yourself and Georgetown: Oxbow P-Patch (Corson Wedgewood: P-Patch (25th your family? Would you like to learn great Ave South and South Warsaw St.) Ave. NE and NE 82nd St.) gardening techniques from your gardening NewHolly: John C. Little Park P-Patch Fremont: Accessible raised beds at neighbors? (37th Ave South and South Willow) Trolls Knoll P-Patch (N 36th and Aurora P-Patch is the name given to community Rainier Vista: Dakota West P-Patch Ave. North) gardens that are managed by the Seattle (2902 S. Dakota St.) For information and how to sign up, con- Department of Neighborhoods P-Patch Rainier Valley: Courtland P-Patch (3600 tact Angela Vega-Johnson at angela.vega- Community Gardening program. 36th Ave. S.) [email protected] or call 206-617-1787, P-Patch plots are currently available in NewHolly: NewHolly Youth & Family or visit seattle.gov/neighborhoods/ppatch these neighborhoods and gardens: P-Patch (32nd Ave South & S. Brighton St.) Some low-income and immigrant fami- South and Mt Baker: P-Patch (32nd lies living in Seattle Housing Authority Highland Park: West Crest Park P-Patch Ave South and S. Massachusetts) properties garden and sell their produce to Photo by Nancy Gardner (8th Ave. SW and SW Henderson St.) North Beacon Hill: Beacon Bluff (South local residents at farm stands.

Neighborhood House Nonprofit org. In this issue The Weller Building U.S. postage PAID 1225 S. Weller St. Suite 510 Seattle, WA Health Notes Page 2 Seattle, WA 98144 Permit #8887 It's Hep-C Awareness Month

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Translations Page 7 2 – THE VOICE May 2017 Health Notes Be Safe A column devoted to your Protecting your wheels well-being from thefts and prowls

What you should know about Hepatitis C By Jake Hellenkamp The majority of people committing car Project Coordinator prowls are selling items they steal to buy By Sara Schonauer can slowly cause damage to the liver over drugs. Hide chargers and other accessories Neighborcare Health time, which can lead to scarring (cirrhosis) Auto thefts and car prowls are very that may make people think that there are or liver cancer. Many people who are in- common in Seattle. According to the FBI, electronics in the vehicle, even if there are Hepatitis C (hep C) has been in the news fected may not have symptoms. They can in 2015, 3,878 cars were stolen in the city. none. and in commercials lately, and for good live for years without knowing they have That's about 10 each day. If your car is equipped with an alarm, reason. According to the World Health Or- the virus. Seattle Neighborhood Group wants to use it! People who commit vehicle-related ganization, an estimated 2.7 to 3.9 million The groups with the biggest risk include help keep you and your vehicle safe, so crimes know what to look for and they people in the United States have chronic the following: we’ve put together a list of tips that will will be less likely to attempt breaking in hep C. • People born from 1945 to 1965 lower your risk of being a victim. to your car if they can see that the alarm Baby boomers, people born between • People who inject drugs or who have Most cars that are stolen are taken to is activated. 1945 and 1965, have the highest risk. Many injected drugs in the past, even if once be used in another crime, not to be resold. Occasionally people break into vehicles people with hep C don’t even know they or many years ago About 86 percent of stolen cars in Seattle and remove the owner’s car insurance and have it. If left untreated, the virus can lead • Recipients of clotting factor concen- are recovered days or weeks later in an- title information, which is later used to steal to liver damage and liver cancer. The good trates before 1987 (for diseases such other location. If you find a car that looks a person’s identity. news is that there are now very successful as hemophilia) abandoned, report it to Seattle Police on the It’s a good idea to make a copy of your car treatment options. • Recipients of blood transfusions or non-emergency line, 206-625-5011. Don’t insurance information and driver’s license What is hepatitis? donated organs before July 1992 touch anything in the car. There may be and keep them in a safe place inside your Hepatitis is an infection that targets the • Long-term kidney dialysis patients useful evidence inside. home. Notify police immediately if you liver. Many viruses can cause hepatitis, • HIV-infected persons Do you ever leave your car running or realize that personal documents have been but the most common are hepatitis A, B • Children born to infected mothers leave keys in the car when you get out for a taken from your car. and C. There are vaccines for hepatitis A Where and how to get tested minute? Stop doing that! Even if you think Finally, be aware of unfamiliar people and B to help prevent infection. The only Your primary care provider can test you you are in a safe location or plan to be right in your neighborhood. If you see someone way to prevent a hepatitis C infection is by for any type of hepatitis and give you the back, car theft can happen very quickly. looking into multiple cars or checking door protecting yourself. vaccines for hep A and B. For hep C, your Always roll up windows, lock your car and handles to see if they are unlocked, call 911 Hepatitis A – this virus is spread from medical provider will give you a blood test, take your keys with you. and notify police immediately. an infected person’s feces to an uninfected also known as a hep C antibody test, to see More than two-thirds of auto crimes Using all of these techniques cannot person’s mouth. This typically happens if you have ever been infected with hep C. happen at night. If you can, park in well- guarantee that you will never be a victim of when a person uses the restroom and does You will be given a second test to confirm lit, public areas or secure parking garages vehicle theft, but it will greatly reduce your not wash their hands before preparing food. if the virus is still active in your body. Tell that will make it harder for people to break risk. Share this information with others in To keep from getting or spreading hepatitis your health care provider if you think you into your car without being noticed. Look your community and stay safe out there! A, get the vaccine, and wash your hands have been exposed to hepatitis recently. around before you leave your vehicle−if after using the restroom. Neighborcare Health offers testing at you see someone that looks suspicious or Hepatitis B – this virus is spread through its medical clinics across Seattle. Results you feel unsafe, find another place to park. contact with body fluids or blood from are usually available within a week. Visit Remember to always remove valuables an infected person. To keep from getting neighborcare.org to find a clinic near you. from sight when you leave your car. Either The mission of Seattle Neighborhood or spreading hepatitis B, get the vaccine, For more information about hepatitis C put them in the trunk before you park or Group is to prevent crime and build use condoms during sexual activity, and visit cdc.gov/knowmorehepatitis or talk to bring them inside with you. Car prowlers community through partnerships with do not share needles, shaving razors or your health care provider. are looking for backpacks, purses, laptops, residents, businesses, law enforcement toothbrushes. cell phones, iPods, GPS devices, tools, and other organizations. Contact Jake at Hepatitis C – this virus can be spread money, or anything that can be sold quickly. 206-323-7094 or [email protected]. through contact with blood from an infected person. There is no vaccine to prevent infec- tion, but you can take these steps to protect yourself: • Get tattoos and piercings from licensed shops with sterile equipment • Do not share personal items that can have in- fected blood on them, such as shaving razors or toothbrushes • Recreational drug users should use clean, new needles every time Talk to your medical provider about all the ways to protect yourself from hepatitis Neighborcare Health is the largest provider infection. of primary medical and dental care in Se- Who should get tested for hepatitis C? attle for low-income and uninsured families People born between 1945 and 1965 are and individuals, serving our community for five times more likely to be infected with almost 50 years. More information is avail- hep C, but anyone can get hep C. The virus able at www.neighborcare.org.

The Voice

Editor Contributing Writers Nancy Gardner Kristin O'Donnell 206-461-8430, ext. 2051 [email protected]

The Voice, the newspaper of Neighborhood House, is published monthly with the support of Seattle Housing Authority. Neighborhood House helps diverse communities of people with limited resources attain their goals for self-sufficiency, financial independence and community building. The Voice contributes to that mission by providing low-income people, immigrants, refugees and other concerned parties with timely, relevant news. Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the staff, Neighborhood House or Seattle Housing Authority. We welcome articles and tips from the community and reserve the right to edit all submissions. The Voice is published online at www.nhwa.org and at www.seattlehousing.org.

The Voice SEATTLE HOUSING NEWS May 2017 News and information about Seattle’s neighborhoods - visit our website at www.voice.seattlehousing.net Deadlines are approaching for What's sew funny? scholarships for low- income students

By Seattle Housing Authority

Each year educational scholarships are form and provide two references, an essay available to low-income individuals who and a certification of residency in good are pursuing college degrees or certificates. standing form. A current grade transcript Here are some of the available scholarships is also necessary. The amount awarded is and resources. $2,500 per recipient. The application dead- The Housing Authority Insurance Group line is May 31. For more information, visit (HAI Group) provides scholarships to https://www.nahma.org/about/educational- eligible housing authority residents nation- foundation. If you have questions about the wide. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and application process, contact Dr. Bruce W. a public housing, Housing Choice Voucher Johnson, NAHMA scholarship program or other affordable housing resident for at administrator, bjohnson@themichaelsorg. least the previous six months. com or call 215-262-4230. The entry process is simple; fill out the To learn about other scholarships, visit entry form, completely answer the ques- http://www.thewashboard.org/login.aspx. tions and upload all required documents to This is a free, scholarship matching clear- be entered into a drawing for a chance to inghouse for residents and be awarded a $6,000 scholarship. Limit one students, and serves as a simple and central entry per resident, per year. The application scholarship search and application resource. deadline is June 30. For more informa- The College Success Foundation pro- tion, visit https://www.housingcenter.com/ vides college scholarships and mentoring scholarships. If you have questions about to low-income, high-potential students Photo by Deborah Vandermar the application process, email scholarship@ beginning as early as middle school. Visit housingcenter.com or call 800-873-0242. https://www.collegesuccessfoundation.org/ Denny Terrace residents Nancy Rodriguez (at left) and Samiye Minks share a fun The National Affordable Housing Man- wa/home for more information. moment at an April 1 Pop-Up Sewing Event. Residents brought in clothing and other agement Association (NAHMA) Educa- textile products for repair, fit, adjustment or re-purposing. More Pop-Ups will be held tional Foundation also provides scholar- this summer at Seattle Housing Authority communities. Materials, tools, expert help and ships for affordable housing residents. Ap- sewing machines are free to use at each event. Questions? Call 206-225-5627. plicants must be a high school senior or have a high school diploma or GED, and must be pursuing higher education at an accredited college, university, community college, trade/professional school or institute. Appli- cants must complete an online application

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Community Notes

Neighborhood Matching Fund workshops in May, June

By City of Seattle Special collections, tours, genealogy and ESL Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is hosting two workshops for com- munity groups interested in learning more about the Neighborhood Matching classes offered through June Fund (NMF). 'North American Indian' collections feature local nations, tribes This year, NMF will award $3.2 million dollars to community-led projects that strengthen our communities such as cultural festivals, community space The Seattle Public Library invites everyone to take a peek into the Seattle Room and improvements, public art, community organizing and much more. Several the Library’s Special Collections that will take place at the Central Library, 1000 enhancements have been made to the Fund this year including a simpler ap- Fourth Ave., 206-386-4636. plication, added flexibility, and faster review and award processing. Library events are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is required. To sign up Each workshop will provide an overview of the program requirements and for a specific event, visit the calendar listing for registration instructions. Dates, times application process. The workshops occur from 6 – 7:30 p.m. To RSVP, call and topics for the Discover Special Collections events include the following: 206-733-9916 or go online at www.surveymonkey.com/r/8WF9SYK. 'The North American Indian,' Volume 12 – Edward Curtis’ "The North American Indian" is a collection of 20 informational books and 20 books of large images, written and photographed by Curtis and his collaborators over the course of nearly 30 years, The dates and locations are as follows: detailing the traditions and customs of more than 80 of North America's native nations. • Wednesday, May 17, Greenwood Senior Center (525 N 85th St.) This viewing of Volume 12 covers the Hopi nation. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 4. • Thursday, June 1, Columbia City Library, Columbia Room (4721 'The North American Indian,' Volume 9 – Edward Curtis’ "The North American Indian" Rainier Ave S.) viewing of Volume 9 covers the Salishan tribes of the coast: the Chimakum, Quilliute and Willapa nations. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, June 9. NMF has two funds – the Small Sparks Fund and the Community Partner- Genealogical events: search for your ancestors ship Fund. The Community Partnership Fund provides funding up to $100,000 Ancestry Library Edition – Genealogy librarian John LaMont will demonstrate how with two more opportunities to apply in 2017. to use the electronic databases and internet resources found on the Library's website to search for ancestors. This workshop will focus on how to use the database "Ancestry The next deadline for applications is Monday, June 26 at 5 p.m. The Library Edition." 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, May 22. Small Sparks Fund provides funding up to $5,000 per project, and applications LaMont will give a walking tour of the Library's Genealogy Section. Print and non- are accepted on a rolling basis. This fund is perfect for community activities print materials will be discussed. 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, June 5. Tour begins at the Level for Spring Clean, Night Out, Parking Day, and others. 9 reference desk. More than 5,000 projects have occurred across the city since this program began in 1988. To learn more about the NMF and its support to community- Conversational ESL sessions initiated projects, visit. If you have questions about the program, call 206-233- Topics include everything from education and social issues to food, money, family and 0093 or email [email protected]. weather. Times, dates and locations for the meetings are as follows: • 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, through June 13 at the Lake City Branch, 12501 28th Ave. NE, 206-684-7518. • 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through June 14 at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 4, Washington Mutual Foundation Meeting Room 1, 206-684-0849. • 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays, through June 17 at the Beacon Hill Branch, 2821 RAC meeting May 10 features SHA's CFO Beacon Ave. S., 206-684-4711.

By Voice Staff

Shelly Yapp, Seattle Housing Authority’s (SHA) chief financial officer, will be the guest speaker at Resident Action Council’s (RAC) May 10 meeting. Yapp will give residents an update on the financial status of SHA with respect to the new administration in the other Washington. Yapp, CFO since 2007, was previously the redevelopment director and executive advisor for Seattle Center. After much debate and discussion over existing and proposed bylaws at the April 12 RAC meeting, President Lee Suitor will remain in his position until the annual elec- tions are held this June. All SHA residents are welcome to attend monthly meetings and join in on the discus- sion which starts at 1:30 p.m. A potluck Photo by Andy Chan lunch will begin at 1 p.m. Shelly Yapp, chief financial officer, Seattle Residents of Jefferson Terrace were treated to an evening of jazz on March 24 when RAC meets the second Wednesday of Housing Authority visiting artists from Pat Graney Dance Company invited the JazzED All Star Combo to each month in the Jefferson Terrace Com- play. The Pat Graney Dance Company recently hosted drop-in art events at Jefferson munity Room, 800 Jefferson St. Attendees Terrace, and provided dinner to attendees. This spring and summer, through the Seattle receive free bus tickets and RAC will reim- Housing Authority grant from The Kreske Foundation, art programs will continue to be burse carpool driver's mileage. offered at select locations. About The Voice Visit our website: The Voice is a monthly newspaper published by Neighborhood House with voice.seattlehousing.net financial support from Seattle Housing Authority. The Voice is developed and edited by Neighborhood House with help from SHA residents and staff. It strives to provide a forum for objective news and information of interest to low-income • Exclusive content • Share people and those living in Seattle Housing Authority communities. articles over email or on If you’d like to submit an article, or if you have a question about anything you’ve read in this publication, please contact Editor Nancy Gardner at 206-461-8430, Facebook Photo courtesy of michael maggs / wikimedia commons ext. 2051 or by email at [email protected]. All submissions are subject to editing for accuracy, style and length.

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Re-discovering High Point, an urban oasis The Urbanist recently kicked-off its 2017 tour season with a visit to High Point in West Seattle. Seattle Housing Authority’s Senior Housing Developer, George Nemeth, began the 90-minute walking tour with a history lesson, describing how the World War II era public housing units were redeveloped into an award-winning mixed-income community. The group explored the property while learning about High Point’s sustainable design, natural drainage system and community gardens. The Urbanist, a nonprofit, examines urban policies and serves as a resource for promoting and sharing ideas, creating community, and improving the places we live. More info at https://www.theurbanist.org.

Photo by Seattle Housing Authority

Immigrant rights are the focus of residents' concerns

photo by DK Pan

Area residents gathered at Raven Terrace to hear how Seattle will continue to remain a sanctuary city for immigrants and refugees.

By Kristin O'Donnell have been issued to search for individu- SHA resident als, usually people with previous criminal convictions. If they have a warrant, they Several dozen residents attended the can enter homes. April 11 Yesler Terrace Community Coun- In Seattle, police and other city agencies cil (YTCC) meeting to get information and do not ask citizens about their immigration ask questions about immigrant rights. status. Seattle Housing Authority needs to Presenters included Mergitu Argo from know but does not share the information OneAmerica, Joaquin Uy from the Seattle with ICE. They will unlock the door of an Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, apartment if officers have a warrant. Sven Kohler from Seattle Housing Author- What if I get a call from someone from ity and Seattle Community Police Team an agency like Immigration or the IRS liaison Officer John Skommesa. who demand money? Get help paying for college Audience members expressed concern Panelists cautioned that foreign-born and asked questions about immigration, residents have been victimized by people By Seattle Housing Authority travel bans and deportations. Their ques- who pretend to be immigration agents or tions, along with panelists’ responses, have from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first been edited for space and clarity. The scammers often ask for money to pay step students can take to invest in their future. The FAFSA can help access money Is it safe for me to travel? outstanding fines or bills by phone. Agen- to pay for school (technical, vocational, community college, university) in the form Changes at the federal level could make cies such as the IRS will never call people of grants, scholarships and loans. travel more difficult for many, especially for and demand payment; they will always Five facts about federal student aid those who aren’t citizens and who are from reach people through the U.S. mail. 1. Around 20 million students complete FAFSA each year. No matter the President Trump’s proposed banned and Tips on how to stay safe: household income, FAFSA is the first step to receiving help paying for college. predominately Muslim countries: Libya, • Since phones can get lost (or confis- Federal aid options include Pell Grants, loans and work study. Sudan, Somalia, Syria, Yemen and Iran. cated), memorize key phone numbers 2. There is no deadline to complete FAFSA. But those who complete the FAFSA If you plan to travel to those countries, of trusted friends or relatives, doctors, earlier often receive more aid because some sources are first-come first-serve. it is best not to leave the country now, and lawyers, schools, etc. 3. Students don’t need good grades. The student’s GPA is not used to deter- consult a lawyer before going. Getting • Know where your key papers are, mine federal aid. FAFSA is not just for high school students—it is open to any age. through airport security often takes much including birth certificate, green card, 4. Students can use federal aid for many types of education. Federal aid is more time for non-citizens. citizenship papers, health records, accepted at most places. Complete the FAFSA now, even if the school is unknown. Do I have to let immigration agents driver’s license and school records. Schools will use FAFSA to determine the aid package. into my apartment? • Ask for identification from people 5. FAFSA is free to complete. Beware of anyone trying to charge a fee for U.S. Immigration and Customs En- who say they are from the phone or completing the FAFSA. forcement (ICE) agents must have war- cable company−anyone you didn't in- For questions or assistance with the application, call 1-800-4FED-AID (1-800- rants signed by a federal judge to enter vite to your home. If they can’t prove 433-3243). Start the application today at fafsa.gov and search homes, and individuals have a who they are, call Seattle Police at 911. right to remain silent. Most ICE warrants

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Around the Sound

New 24/7 homeless shelter opening in summer 2017

By City of Seattle

The City of Seattle has awarded $1.3 million in funding to Compass Hous- ing Alliance to create an enhanced 24/7 homeless shelter opening in summer 2017. The funding acknowledges Compass Housing Alliance’s proven and in- novative, person-centric approach to providing shelter and support to Seattle’s homeless population. Compass Housing Alliance will combine safe shelter, complete wrap- around services and intensive case management to bring 100 new, much-needed shelter beds to King County. Compass Housing Alliance has partnered with Seattle First Presbyterian Church at 1013 Eighth Ave., to house and operate this new shelter initiative. Leaders of Seattle Presbyterian Church are excited to provide the space neces- sary for this shelter’s unique purpose. "The 24/7 enhanced shelter model offers individuals the opportunity to stay in one place while searching for a permanent solution, rather than returning to the streets each day and hoping for a bed somewhere that night," said Janet Pope, executive director of Compass Housing Alliance. The new Enhanced Shelter is a direct response to the real needs of people who need both immediate and longer-term support to successfully transition out of homelessness. It also provides space for people to bring their possessions, and to come inside with their pets or companions. These accommodations can reduce the barriers persons living outside are facing that typically prevent them from staying in shelters. "We follow a faith tradition that champions the concerns of the last and the least in society," said Reverend Heidi Husted Armstrong, who is currently pastor of Seattle First Presbyterian Church. "We are so thankful to partner with Compass Housing Alliance and in helping people, our lives will also be changed." The site also will have an on-site manager to interact with the community, and address issues and the environment around the church grounds. There will be a community meeting to discuss the shelter on May 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Seattle’s First Presbyterian Church.

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Obtenga ayuda para pagar la Universidad, Por el Personal de SHA Нужна помощь, чтобы оплатить учебу в колледже? /By Jonny Fernandez Информация от Жилищного управления г. Сиэтла (SHA) / By Irina Vodonos Completando la Solicitud Gratuita de tes son: el primero en llegar es el 3. Необязательно хорошо учиться. Один из важнейших шагов, который Средний балл учащегося не принимается Ayuda Federal para Estudiantes (FAFSA) primero a servir. могут предпринять учащиеся, чтобы во внимание при рассмотрении заявки es el primer paso que los estudiantes pu- 3. Los estudiantes no necesitan bue- обеспечить себе успешное будущее – nas calificaciones. El GPA del estudiante на федеральную помощь. FAFSA eden tomar para invertir en su futuro. La это заполнить Бесплатную заявку на предназначена не только для школьников, no se utiliza para determinar la ayuda fed- FAFSA puede ayudar a acceder al dinero предоставление федеральной помощи поступающих в ВУЗы, но и для учащихся para pagar la escuela (técnica, vocacio- eral. FAFSA no es sólo para estudiantes de студентам (Free Application for Federal Stu- более старшего возраста. nal, colegio comunitario, universidad) en secundaria, está abierto a cualquier edad. dent Aid, FAFSA). Заполнение FAFSA дает 4. Федеральную помощь можно forma de becas, becas y préstamos. 4. Los estudiantes pueden usar возможность получить помощь по оплате использовать для получения самых Cinco verdades sobre la ayuda federal la ayuda federal para muchos tipos de учебы (в технических, профессиональных разных видов образования. Бóльшая educación. La ayuda federal se acepta и местных колледжах или университетах) часть учебных заведений принимает para estudiantes в виде грантов, скидок и кредитов. 1. Alrededor de 20 millones de es- en la mayoría de los lugares. Complete федеральные средства в счет оплаты учебы. Пять фактов о федеральной помощи Заполните FAFSA как можно скорее, даже tudiantes completan FAFSA cada año. No la FAFSA ahora, incluso si la escuela es студентам если вы еще не знаете, где будете учиться. importa el ingreso familiar, FAFSA es el desconocida. Las escuelas usarán FAFSA 1.Ежегодно около 20 миллионов para determinar el paquete de ayuda. Колледжи и университеты, в которые вы primer paso para recibir ayuda para pagar студентов заполняют FAFSA. FAFSA поступаете, используют информацию из 5. Completar FAFSA es gratis. la universidad. Las opciones de ayuda является первым шагом в получении FAFSA, чтобы определить размер и тип federal incluyen Becas Pell, préstamos y Tenga cuidado con cualquiera que intente помощи по оплате учебы в колледже, вне финансовой помощи, которую они смогут estudio de trabajo. cobrar una cuota por completar la FAFSA. зависимости от уровня семейного дохода. вам предложить. 2. No hay plazo para completar Para preguntas o ayuda con la apli- Федеральная помощь предоставляется в 5. За заполнение FAFSA не взимается FAFSA. Pero aquellos que completan cación, llame al 1-800-4FED-AID (1- виде Пелл-грантов, кредитов и системы плата. Если с вас пытаются взять деньги за “Учись и работай”. la FAFSA con anterioridad a menudo 800-433-3243). Inicie la aplicación hoy заполнение FAFSA, это – мошенничество. 2. FAFSA можно заполнить в любое reciben más ayuda porque algunas fuen- en fafsa.gov Если у вас есть вопросы или время. Однако чем раньше вы заполните требуется помощь с заполнением заявки, заявку, тем выше ваши шансы получить обращайтесь по телефону 1-800-4FED- помощь на бóльшую сумму, поскольку AID (1-800-433-3243). Начать заполнять ሓገዝ ክፍሊት ናይ ካለጅ ትምህርቲ ብኣባል ስታትል ሃውሲንግ (SHA) некоторые виды помощи предоставляются заявку можно прямо сейчас на сайте fafsa. /By Habte Negash в порядке живой очереди. gov. ተመሃሮ ንመጻኢ ናይ ትምህርቲ ዕድሎም ብዛዕባ ዘመልከቱ ጥራይ እዩ ዝውሃብ፡፡ ዝምልከት ብቀዳምነት ንተመሃሮ ዝውሃብ ናይ 3. ጽቡቕ ነጥቢ ንዘለዎም ተመሃሮ ጥራይ ለኮሌጅ ክፍያ ድጋፍ ያግኙ በ የስያትል ቤቶች ድርጅት ባለሙያ /By Abdu Gobeni ትምህርቲ ሓግዝ ገንዘብ ንምርካብ ምምልካት እዩ ኣይኮነን፡፡ እዚ ብፈደራል ዝግበር ናይ ትምህርቲ ሓገዝ (FAFSA)፡፡ እዚ ብፌደራል ዝግበር ናይ ትምህርቲ (FAFSA) ብመሰረት ናይ ተመሃራይ ናይ ትምህርቲ ለፌዴራል የተማሪዎች ድጋፍ (FAF- 3. ተማሪዎች የግድ ጥሩ የትምህርት ሓገዝ (FAFSA) ኣብ ቴክኒካዊ፡ ሞያዊ ፡ ኣብ ካለጅ ኮነ ደረጃ ወይ ንጥቢ (GPA) ኣይኮነን ዝውሰን፡፡ ከምኡውን SA) የነጻ ማመልከቻ መሙላት የወደፍት ዉጤት አያስፈልጋቸዉም። የተማሪዎች ኣብ ዩኒቨርሲት ንክትመሃር ዘድሊ ናይ ገንዘብ ክፍሊት እዚ ብፈደራል ዝግበር ናይ ትምህርቲ ሓገዝ (FAFSA) ኢንቬስትመንታቸዉን የሚወስኑበት የማጠቃለያ ዉጤት የፌዴራል ድጋፍ ብመልክዕ ህያብ፡ ሓገዝ፡ ብልቃሕ ካብ መንግስቲ ንተመሃሮ ካልኣይ ደረጃ ጥራይ ኣይኮነን ፡፡ ኣብ ዝኾነ የመጀመርያ እርምጃ ነዉ። ለፌዴራል ለማግኘት እንደ መስፈርት አይታይም። ዝውሃብ ገንዘብ እዩ፡፡ ናይ ዕድመ ክልል ንዝርከቡ ተመሃሮ ክፉት እዩ፡፡ የተማሪዎች ድጋፍ (FAFSA) ተማሪዎች የፌዴራል የተማሪዎች ድጋፍ (FAFSA) ነዚ ብፌደራል ዝግበር ናይ ትምህርቲ ሓገዝ 4. ተመሃሮ ነዚ ካብ ፌደራል ዝውሃቦም ሓገዝ ለትምህርት ቤት ክፍያ እንድያገኙ ለሁለተኛ ደረጃ ተማሪዎች ብቻ ሳይሆን (FAFSA) ዝምልከት ሓሙሽተ ኣገደስቲ ነጥብታት፡ (FAFSA) ኣብ ዝተፈላለየ ዓይነት ትምህርቲ ክጥቀምሉ ያደርጋል (የቴክንክ፤የሙያ፤የማህበረሰብ ለሁሉም ዕድሜ ክፍት ነዉ። 1. ኣብ ነሲሲ ወከፍ ዓመት 20 ሚልዮን ዝኾኑ ይኽእሉ እዮም፡፡ እዚ ካብ ፌደራል ዝርከብ ሓገዝ ኮሌጅ፤የዩኒቬርስት) በእርዳታ፤ በስኮላርሺፕ 4. ተማሪዎች የፌዴራል ድጋፍን ለብዙ ተመሃሮ ብፈደራል ዝውሃብ ንትምህርቲ ዝኸውን ናይ ኣብ መብዛሕትኡ ቦታታት ተቀባልነት ኣለዎ፡፡ ዘድሊ እና በብድር መልክ ይሰጣል። የትምህርት አይነቶች መጠቀም ይችላሉ። ገንዘብ ሓገዝ (FAFSA) ንምርካብ የመልክቱ፡፡ ብዝሒ መመልከቲ ወረቃቅቲ ብቕልጡፍ ምምላእ ትራይ እዩ ስለ ፌዴራል የተማሪዎች ድጋፍ የፌ ዴ ራ ል ድጋ ፍ በብ ዙ ቦታዎች ተ ቀ ባ ይነ ት ኣታዊ ሰድራቤት ብዘየገድስ ናይ ካለጅ ትምህርቲ ዜድሊ፡፡ ኣብያተ ትምህርቲ ንትምህርቲ ዝኸውን ናይ መታወቅ ያለባቸዉ አምስት ነገሮች አለዉ። ትምህርት ቤትዎንም ባያዉቁት ንምክትታል፡ እዚ ብፌደራል ዝግበር ናይ ገንዘብ ሓገዝ ሓገዝ ቅጥቕታት(FAFSA) ብግቡእ ከምዝተማልኡ 1. በየአመቱ ከ 20 ሚሊዮን የበለጡ እንኳን የፌዴራል የተማሪዎች ድጋፍ ተማሪዎች የፌዴራል የተማሪዎች (FAFSA) አሁኑኑ ይሙሉ። ትምህርት (FAFSA እዩ ከም ቀዳማይ ኣማራጺ ዝውሰድ፡፡ እዚ ከረጋግጹ ይደልዩ እዩም፡፡ ድጋፍ (FAFSA)ይሞላሉ። የቤቴሰብ ገቢ ቤቶች የሚያስፈልጎትን የድጋፍ አይነት ብፌደራል ዝውሃብ ናይ ትምህርቲ ሓገዝ እዚ ብመልክዕ 5. እዚ ብፌደራል ዝግበር ናይ ትምህርቲ ሓገዝ (FAFSA) እዚ ንምምላእ ክፍሊት ኣይድልን፡ ኩሉ ብነጻ የፈለገዉንም ያህል ቢሆን የኮሌጅ ክፍያ ለመወሰን የፌዴራል የተማሪዎች ድጋፍ ልቃሕ ከም ኡውን ብመልክዕ ኣብ ቤት ትምህርቲ ድጋፍ ለማግኘት የፌዴራል የተማሪዎች (FAFSA) ይጠቀማሉ። እዩ፡፡ ነዚ ብፌደራል ዝግበር ናይ ትንህርቲ ሓገዝ ዝስራሕ ዕዮ (work study) ዛመሰሉ ኣመራጺታት ድጋፍ (FAFSA)መሙላት የመጀመርያ 5. የፌዴ ራል የተ ማሪዎች ድጋፍ (FAF- (FAFSA) ቅጥዒ ንምምላእ ገንዘብ ክትክፍል ዝሓትት የጠቃልል፡፡ ጉዳይ ነዉ። የፌዴራል ድጋፍ አማራጮች SA)ያለምንም ክፍያ በነጻ ይሞላል። 2. ናብዚ ብፌደራል ዝግበር ናይ ትምህርቲ እንተሃልዩ ግና ግቡእ ኣይኮነን፡ ተጠንቀቕሉ፡፡ ልዩ ስጦታን፤ብድርንና የስራ ጥናትን የፌዴራል የተማሪዎች ድጋፍን (FAFSA) ሓገዝ (FAFSA) ኬተምልክት ናይ ግዜ ገደብ የብሉን፡ ንተወሳኺ ሓበሬታ ወይ ንከተመልክቱ ሓገዝ ያካትታል። ለመሙላት ገንዘብ ለማስከፈል የሚሞክር ኩሉ ግዜ ክፉት እዩ፡፡ እንተኾነ እቶም ብቐዳምነት እንተደሊኹም በዚ ዝስዕብ ቁጽር ተሌፎን 2. የፌዴራል የተማሪዎች ድጋፍ (FAF- ሰዉ ከአለ ጠንቀቅ ይበሉ። ዘመልከቱ ዝበዝሔ ጥቕሚ ኪረኽቡ ይኽእሉ እዮም፡ 1-800-4FED-AID (1-800-433-3243). ከምኡውን SA)ለመሙላት የተቀመጠ የቀን ገደብ ማመልከቻዉን ለመሙላት ድጋፍ ምኽንያቱ ገለ ካብቲ ዝግበር ሓገዛት ነቶም ብቐዳምነት ኣብ fafsa.gov ሎሚ ኣመልክቱ፡ የለም። ነገርግን መጀመሪያ የመጣዉን የምፈልጉ ከሆኔ ወይንም ለጥያቄዎች በዚህ ማስተናገድ በምለዉ መርህ መሰረት ቁ ጥ ር ይደዉ ሉ 1- 8 0 0 - 4FED -AID (1- 8 0 0 - አ ስ ቀድመዉ ለ ፌ ዴ ራ ል የተ ማሪዎች ድጋ ፍ 433-3243). ማመልከቻዎትን ዛረዉኑ በዚህ (FAFSA) ያመለከቱ ተማሪዎች የተሻለ ላይ ይሙሉ fafsa.gov። HÃY XIN TRỢ GIÚP HỌC PHÍ CHO ĐẠI HỌC Bài viết bởi nhân viên SHA ድጋፍ የማግኘት ዕድል አላቸዉ። /By Long Luu Hoàn tất việc điền đơn miễn phí cho việc 3. Không cần phải có điểm tốt. Điểm xin tiền học liên bang cho các sinh viên là trung bình GPA không được dùng để quyết Ma u baahantahy in lagaa bixiyo lacgata jaamacadda Shaqaalaha SHA/By bước đầu tiên cần phải làm để đầu tư cho định cho việc xin tiền trợ cấp tiền học liên Mahamoud Gaayte tương lai. Việc xin tiền học từ liên bang bang. Trợ cấp tiền học liên không dành có thể giúp tiền để trả cho học phí (trường riêng cho các em học sinh trung học – mở Buuxinta arjiga codsiga lacag la’aanta dhaqsa u buuxiya ayaa helya cawiimaadda đại học kỷ thuật, đại học cộng đồng, Đại rộng cho mọi lứa tuổi. ah adeega ardayda ee federaalka (FAFSA) badan. Qofkii soo hrmaraa la hor caaniyaa. Học Cao học) dưới hình thức trợ cấp, học 4. Sinh viên có thể dùng tiền học liên ayaa ah talaabada koowaad ee dhisidda 3. Ardaydu uma baahna calaamda sare. bỗng và tiền cho vay mượn. bang cho nhiều chương trình giáo dục. Trợ mustaqbalkaaga. FAFSA wexey kaa caa- Qiyaasta calaamadaha ardayda GPA kuma Năm điều thực về việc xin tiền học từ giúp liên bang được thâu nhận phần lớn winkartaa lacgta aad ku dhiganlahayd xira helitaanka FAFSA. Badi jaamacaduhu liên bang trường đại học. Hãy nộp đơn xin tiền học koleegka ama jaamacadda ( Farsamada waa aqbalaan FAFSA. Da’adaada kuma xira 1. Có khoản 20 triệu sinh viên hoàn liên bang ngay từ bây giờ, cho dù chưa biết gacanta, teknoloogiyada, koleejooyinka iyo buuxinta FAFSA gaarna uma aha ardayda tất đơn xin tiền học từ liên bang mỗi năm. sẽ học trường nào. Các trường sẽ dựa vào jaamacadaha) bilaash iyo deyn labadaba. dugsiga sare. Không cần tính vào mức lợi tức gia đình, đơn xin tiền học liên bang để đặt ra gói tiền Shan arimood oo kusaabsan FAFSA 4. Ardaydu siyaab tacliimeed oo badan việc nộp đơn xin tiền học từ liên bang là trợ giúp. 1. Iskucelcelis 20 milyan oo arday ayaa ayey u isticmaalikaraan lacagtan. Badanaa bước đầu tiên để nhận được tiền trà cho cao 5. Đơn xin tiền học liên bang là miễn buuxiya FAFSA sanad kasta. Iyada oon jaamacaduhu waa qaataan FAFSA, xatii ha- học. Những chọn lựa cho trợ cấp liên bang phí. Phải lưu ý tránh những kẻ tìm cách tính la eegin dakhliga qoyska, FAFSA waa dii aan jaamcadu ama koleejku caan ahayn. là trợ cấp Pell grant, vay mượn, và trả tiền lệ phí trong việc giúp điền đơn xin tiền học talabada koowaad ee bixinta takaaliifta 5. FAFSA buuxinteedu waa lacag la’aan. lương đi làm lúc đang còn học (work study liên bang. jaamacadda. Caawimaada federaalka ahi Iska ilaali qofkii lacag kuugu buuxiya. 2. Không có ngày hạn trong việc nộp Muốn có câu hỏi hoặc cần giúp cho việc wexey u kala baxdaa sadexdan qaybood Wixii suaal ama faahfaahin dheerad ah đơn xin tiền học liên bang. Nhưng ai nộp nộp đơn, xin hãy gọi số 1-800-4FED-AID Pell grant, Loands (deyn) iyo Work study oo la xiriira codsigaaga lasoo xiriir: call đơn sớm, thường sẽ nhận được tiền nhiều (1-800-433-3243. Hãy bắt đầu nộp đơn ngay (shaqo jaamacadda dhexdeeda) 1-800-4FED-AID (1-800-433-3243. ka- hơn, bởi vì có nhiều nguồn tiền qui định hôm nay ở trang mạng www.fafsa.gov 2. Dhamaystirka FAFSA kumaxira buuxi codsigaaga maanta goobta fafsa.gov. ai nộp đơn trước thì sẽ nhận tiền trước. waqti mana dhoco. Haseahaatee, qofkii

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