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Request No.

2017-2018 BOG

Target release

Release 6.0 (March 31, 2017)

Application(s)

BOG

Environment(s)

Pilot & Prod

Documentation

2017-2018 BOG Fee Waiver Specification

Change to Download File

Yes

Change to BOG Eligibility Logic

Yes

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Problem Statement or Business Need

Per the addition of recent legislation AB 801 (Homeless Youth), changes need to be made to the



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Problem Statement or Business Need

Per the passing of State legislation AB 801 (Homeless Youth), changes need to be made to the 2017-2018 BOG Fee Waiver application relative to two different user scenarios: 1) Homeless youth under 25 years of age; and 2) regular student with a residence at any age. Some changes pertain to both user scenarios.All changes are specified in the Requirements Summary table below. Some changes pertain to all

Note: Received change requirements from the Chancellor's Office on November 4 from CCCCO. Development requirements must be finalized by Winter break to make production release in March 2017.


Proposed Solution

Per State legislation AB 801 (Homeless Youth), changes are required to the BOG Fee Waiver application for 2017-2018 for two different user scenarios: 1) Homeless youth under 25 years of age; and 2) students with a residence at any age. Some changes pertain to both user scenarios.

All changes are specified in the Requirements Summary table below. Some changes pertain to all users and some pertain to "homeless youth under 25 years" ONLY. See technical change specifications section for details. 

NOTE: For Homeless Youth < 25 yro, skip logic will be added to expedite the application submission process based on the user response to new "Determined Homeless" question specified in this document. If the user is under 25 and self-identifies as homeless in this question, they will be presented with the Account/Mailing Information page, Certification page, Review Application page and Submission page only.

Proposed Solution

Per the addition of recent legislation AB 801 (Homeless Youth), changes need to be made to the 2017-2018 BOG Fee Waiver application relative to two different user scenarios: 1) Homeless youth under 25 years of age; and 2) regular student with a residence at any age. Some changes pertain to both user scenarios.

All changes are specified in the Requirements Summary table below. Some changes pertain to all users and some pertain to "homeless youth under 25 years" ONLY. See technical change specifications section for d

  • Identify change requirements and create JIRA tickets;
  • Prioritize development work across Sprint 105 for March 2017 release;
  • Groom requirements with team, develop changes, complete business analysis review, and draft Rainforest QA scripts
  • Plan Pilot release and roll prod 

    Note: Received change specs on November 4 from CCCCO.  At this point, in order to get these changes in to the March 31 release, seek approval to forego the 30 Day mandatory Pilot preview period. Review with the team on 12.14.16.homeless in this question, they will be presented with the Account/Mailing Information page, Certification page, Review Application page and Submission page only.


    Requirements Summary

    #Description
    1Update BASIC BOG Application database information for 2017-2018
    2Hide Residency Status questions if Applicant (Any Age) is Determined California Resident
    3Display and require new "Determined Homeless" downloadable data field and question Add new "Determined Homeless" question to the Residency section on the Application Year page for Homeless Youth AB 801 IF they are Under 25. (See all data field specs and question text in "Technical Change Specifications" section below.
    Implement Skip Logic IF "Determined Homeless" Under 25 = Yes; display Account/Mailing page, but skip rest of pages to Certification page.
    4Implement Skip Logic to Dependency Status section IF applicant answers YES to "homeless questions" (skip user to Certification page)
    5Update Method B Income Table for 2017-2018 Maximum Income Levels and baseline_income increment
    6Make all text changes and variable date field updates throughout application.
    7Add new question and text changes to the Review Application PDF and Submitted Application PDF IF it appears on the application based on conditional logic
    8Add new BOG Method D Algorithm for Homeless Youth under 25 only (Requires new data field <elig_method_d> to Appendix A
    9Add new data field (determined_homeless) to the BOG in the Report Center (see REPORT Jira)
    10Revise BOG Eligibility Algorithm for new "Determined Homeless" response - Update "Computing Final BOG Eligibility Flag"
    11Update BOG Data Specification (Data Dictionary)




    Technical Change Specifications

    1.  Update BASIC BOG Application database information

      1. year_code (generated with insert)

      2. year_start = 2017

      3. year_description_1 = Fall 2017 through Summer 2018

      4. year_description_2 = Summer 2017 through Spring 2018

      5. method_b_largest_household_size = 8

      6. method_b_income_increment = $6,240 No change from last year

      7. method_b_income_baseline = $17,820.00** NOTE, use other logic

      8. begin_date = 2017-01-01

      9. end_date = 2018-06-30

      10. term_code = 2018


    2.  Add condition to hide fields if "Pre-determined California Resident" is YES   

    a)  IF the applicant (Any Age) is  pre-determined to be a California resident (<determined_residentCA> = Yes) by the A&R Office, then do not display the other two "pre-determined" fields in the Residency Status section. 

    IF <determined_CAresident> = YES
    Then, do not display the following data fields/questions:
    Pre-determined AB540 Eligible: <determined_ab540_eligibile>
    Pre-determined Nonresident Exemption: <determined_non-res_exempt>

    b)  See changes to Error Validation error validation specs in the table below.

    Update Data FieldsExisting Data Field SpecificationsChange Specifications
    <determined_ab540_eligible>


    Required user response; else error message, "You must select Yes or
    No to specify whether or not you have been previously determined to be
    AB540 eligible"
    If determined_residentCA = 1 AND determined_AB540_eligible = 1 ;
    error message, "You must select No if the Admissions or Registrar's
    Office determined that you are a California resident."

    New Condition: Only display question IF "Has the Admissions determined that you are a California resident" is "NO" <determined_residentCA> = 2 (No), otherwise do not display.

    Required user response IF <determined_residentCA> = 2; else error message, "You must select Yes or No to specify whether or not you have been previously determined to be AB540 eligible."

    If determined_residentCA = 1 AND determined_AB540_eligible = 1, error message, "You must select No if the Admissions or Registrar's Office determined that you are a California resident."

    <determined_non-res_exempt>
    Required user response; else error message, "You must select Yes or No to specify whether or not you have been previously determined to be eligible for non-resident tuition exemption due to immigration status" [Spanish: "?"]
     
    If determined_residentCA = 1 AND determined_non-res_exempt = 1 ;
    error message, "You must select No if the Admissions or Registrar's
    Office determined that you are a California resident." [Spanish: "?"]

    New Condition: Only display question IF "Has the Admissions determined that you are a California resident" is "NO" <determined_residentCA> = 2 (No), otherwise do not display.


    Required user response IF <determined_residentCA> = 2; else error message, "You must select Yes or No to specify whether or not you have been previously determined to be eligible for non-resident tuition exemption due to immigration status" [Spanish: "?"]
    If determined_residentCA = 1 AND determined_non-res_exempt = 1 ; error message, "You must select No if the Admissions or Registrar's Office determined that you are a California resident." [Spanish: "?"]



    3. Add New Data Field Question: Determined Homeless to Residency Status section on Application Year page

    1. Display and require new question and downloadable data field, "Determined Homeless" to the Residency Status section on the Application Year page 
    2. Condition: ONLY display and require if user is UNDER 25 years of age, otherwise DO NOT DISPLAY.


    DescriptionSpecification
    Data Field Namedetermined_homeless
    Data NamePre-Determined Homeless Youth Under 25
    DescriptionWhether applicant under age 25 has been determined homeless by the Financial Aid Office within the past 24 months.
    Last RevisionMarch 31, 2017
    TypeYes / No Radial - with Clear Selection
    Format / LengthVarChar 1
    ConditionsOnly display if user is UNDER 25 years of age (Do not display if user is 25 yrs or older)
    Error Validation

    Require user response if user is under 25 years of age as of current date; else error message, "You must select Yes or No to specify whether or not the Financial Aid Office has verified that you have been without a residence in the last 24 months. If you have been homeless, check “Yes” and contact the Financial Aid Office.


    Notes

    New question and skip logic added to identify if applicant is 1) UNDER 25 years; and 2) has been verified as homeless within the past 24 months by the Financial Aid office.

    IF user answers "Yes" to new "determined homeless" question, only display and require the Account/Mailing Information, Certification, Review Application, Submission pages. All other pages are hidden and not required.

    Onscreen Text"Has the Financial Aid Office verified that you have been without a residence in the last 24 months (homeless)? f you have been homeless but not verified, check “Yes” and contact the college Financial Aid Office."
    PlacementAdd to the Residency Section on the Application Year page; should sit below the two conditional questions (last position, fourth question, in the residency section).
    Add to Download ClientYES, BOG download


    New Homeless Question added to the Residency section on Application Year page


     

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    4) Add Skip Logic IF  <determined_homeless> = Yes 

    a)  IF homeless user answers "Yes" to new "determined homeless" question in the Residency Status section, then add skip logic:

    • display the Account/Mailing Information page but hide all non-required pages (Dependency, Special Eligibilities, Method B Eligibilities) and skip user to the Certification page.
    • (Note: Show all pages at the start of the app process by default, but hide pages as needed depending on the answer to the Determined Homeless question.)

    Display Account/Mailing Information page > required and must Continue, but...
    Hide Dependency page
    Hide Special Eligibilities page
    Hide Other Eligibilities page
    Display and require Certification page
    Display and require Review Application page
    Display and require Submission page

    Don't Implement Skip Logic if "Determined Homeless" = NO or not displayed
    No skip logic for students that are 25 years or older - <determined_homeless> will not appear and we will not have a response - so N/A.

    (On the users 25th birthday and afterwards, they are not eligible and should not skip pages and should not see the Determined Homeless question.)


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    5.  Update Method B Income Table

    1. Use the following 2017-2018 Maximum Income Levels Levels required by the CCCCO. 
    2. Use alternate logic for this year's Income Table (due to lack of consistent baseline_income increment (ask Tyler)increment;
    3. Ensure this table is used for the 2017-2018 Application only.


    New Method B Income Table

    2017-2018 Family Size

    Base Year Income

    1

    $17,820.00

    2

    $24,030.00

    3

    $30,240.00

    4

    $36,450.00

    5

    $42,660.00

    6

    $48,870.00

    7

    $55,095.00

    8

    $61,335.00

    Each Additional Family Member

    $6,240


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    6. Make all text changes and variable date field updates across all pages in application.

      1. Table A itemizes
    1. most of the
      1. required text changes, validation, and logic changes -page by page or section.
      2. Table B
    2. outlines
      1. details the changes required to the Certification page
    3. (change all text)
      1. .

    **NOTE: Many 2015 dates DO NOT change this year. Federal ruling that Per federal ruling, 2015 Income Tax returns would are to be used again for 2017-2018. See specific instances referenced in blue below.



    Table A: Text & Date Changes

    SectionData ElementTypeChange to Onscreen Question TextChange to Date VariableError ValidationLogic Change
    Residency Section

    New Data Field:
    determined_homeless


    Question displays at bottom of Residency Status section on the Application Year page. Should be fourth in line of yes / no radial button questions.

    NEW

    Add new question

    "Has the Financial Aid Office verified that you have been without a residence in the last 24 months (homeless)? If you have been homeless, check “Yes” and contact the Financial Aid Office.

    Yes / No / Clear Selection radial


    Condition: Always displays

    Input Rules:

    Required user response; else error message, "You must select Yes or No to specify whether or not the Financial Aid Office has verified that you have been without a residence in the last 24 months. If you have been homeless, check “Yes” and contact the Financial Aid Office.

    Flags applicants who are eligible for waiver using Method D algorithm described in Appendix A. Flag is used in the determination of the BOG Eligibility Flag.

    "Method D Flag and Algorithm"

    If <determined_homeless> = “Yes”

    Then elig_method_d = “Yes”

    Else elig_method_d = “No”


    Dependency Statusborn_before_23_yearEnsure logic is updated forEdit existing field

    Update logic:

    born_before_23_year

    This question does not appear on the application but the data is derived and downloaded via "born_before_23_year>

    Were you born before January 1, 1994?  

    Yes
    Ensure logic is up-to-dated to look at birthdateupdated against new date: January 1, 1994
    Dependency
    Status 
    dependentsEDITEdit existing field

    Update Date Fields

    Do you have children who will receive more than half of their support from you between July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018or other dependents who live with you (other than your children or spouse/RDP) who receive more than half of their support from you, now and through June 30, 2018?

    Yes 

    NOTE - TYLER - to developer: Please confirm this client side validation is correct and doesn't need to be changed:

    "Required user response; else error message, "You must select Yes or No to specify whether or not you have dependents living with you." 

    dates Dates are between July 1, <yyyy> and <end_date>

    Dependency

    Status

    homeless_youth_schoolEDITEdit existing field

    Update dates

    At any time on or after July 1, 2016, did your high school or school district homeless liaison determine that you were an unaccompanied youth who was homeless?

    YesRequired user response; else error message, "You must select Yes or No to specify whether or not, at any time on or after July 1, 2016, your high school or school district homeless liaison determined that you were an unaccompanied youth who was homeless."Logic should be <July 1 of begin_date> through <end_date>

    Dependency

    Status

    homeless_youth_hudEDITEdit existing field

    Update dates

    At any time on or after July 1, 2016, 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?

    YesRequired user response; else error message, "You must select Yes or No to specify whether or not, at any time on or after July 1, 2016, the director of an emergency shelter program funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development determined that you were an unaccompanied youth who was homeless."Logic should be <July 1 of begin_date> through <end_date>

    Dependency

    Status

    homeless_youth_otherEDITEdit existing field

    Update dates

    At any time on or after July 1, 2016, 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? 

    YesRequired user response; else error message, "You must select Yes or No to specify whether or not, at any time on or after July 1, 2016, the director of a runaway or homeless youth basic center or transitional living program determined that you were an unaccompanied youth who was homeless or were self-supporting and at risk of being homeless."Logic should be <July 1 of begin_date> through <end_date>

    Dependency

    Status

    dependent_on_parent_taxesEDITEdit existing field

    Update dates

    If your parent(s) or his/her RDP filed a 2015 U.S. Income Tax Return, were you claimed on their 2015 tax return as an exemption by either or both of your parents?

    NORequired user response when included on application; else error message, "You must select Yes, No, or Did Not File to specify whether or not you were claimed as an exemption."

    Change response options to:

    Blank/null  [internal default]

    2 - Parent(s) did not file

    1 - Yes

    0 - No

    Dependency

    Status

    living_with_parentsEDITEdit existing field

    Update text

    Do you live with one or both of your parent(s) and/or his/her RDP? {drop-down menu}


    Required user response when included on application; else error message, "You must select Yes or No to specify whether or not you live with one or both of your parents, and/or his/her RDP."

    Method B

    Eligibility

    dep_number_householdEDITEdit existing field

    Update dates

    How many persons are in your parent(s)' household? (Include yourself, your parent(s), and anyone who lives with your parent(s) and receives more than 50% of their support from your parents, now and through June 30, 2018. {textbox}



    Continue to use <end date>

    Method B

    Eligibility

    ind_number_householdEDITEdit existing field

    Update dates

    How many persons are in your household? (Include yourself, your spouse, and anyone who lives with you and receives more than 50% of their support from you, now and through June 30, 2018 {textbox}



    Continue to use <end date>

    Method B

    Eligibility

    dep_gross_incomeincomeEdit existing field

    Tax year and text/date = 2015

    a. Adjusted Gross Income (If 2015 U.S. Income Tax Return was filed, enter the amount from Form 1040, Line 37; Form 1040A, Line 21; or Form 1040EZ, Line 4.) $ {textbox}.00


    Ensure these are staying "2015" where specified.<tax year> 2015

    Method B

    Eligibility

    ind_gross_incomeEDITEdit existing field

    Tax year and text/date = 2015

    a. Adjusted Gross Income (If 2015 U.S. Income Tax Return was filed, enter the amount from Form 1040, Line 37; 1040A, Line 21; 1040EZ, Line 4).  $ {textbox}.00


    Ensure these are staying "2015" where specified.Change <tax year> and use 2015
    Method B Enrollment FeeLABELS

    Tax year and text/date = 2015

    All labels in the "Method B Enrollment Fee
    "2015 Income Information"


    Keep all labels referring to "2015"
    Method Bdep_other_income

    Tax year and text/date = 2015

    b. All Other Income (Include ALL money received in 2015 that is not included in line (a) above (such as Disability, child support, military living allowance, Workman’s Compensation, untaxed pensions.)


    Keep onscreen label reference "2015"
    Method Bind_other_income

    Tax year and text/date = 2015

    b. All Other Income (Include ALL money received in 2015 that is not included in line (a) above (such as Disability, child support, military living allowance, Workman’s Compensation, untaxed pensions.)


    Keep onscreen label reference "2015"
    Method Bdep_total_income

    Total income for 2015 (Sum of a. + b.): $ {textbox}.00


    Keep onscreen label reference "2015"
    Method Bind_total_income

    Total income for 2015 (Sum of a. + b.): $ {textbox}.00


    Keep onscreen label reference "2015"







    Method B (Enrollment Fee Waiver text box below the Total Income field)

    Enrollment Fee Waiver message Text box under Method B Calculation Table


    Make changes to existing text block with the new sentence and edit the hyperlink indicated in blue in the message text


    Update text & replace hyperlink

    The Financial Aid Office will review your income and let you know if you qualify for an ENROLLMENT FEE WAIVER under Method B. Submit application and documentation to the financial aid office.


    If you do not qualify using Method A or Method B, you should file a FAFSA (for U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens) or the California Dream Application (for undocumented AB 540 students). The FAFSA is available at www.fafsa.gov and the Dream Application is available at https://dream.csac.ca.gov/. Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information.



    Create a sub-task for this text and hyperlink change


    Certification
    Page
    Replace all text on the Certification Page with the changes outlined in Table B below.

    Replace all text on the Certification Page with the changes outlined in Table B below.


    Separate sub-task
    Review Application & Submitted App PDFsAdd new question and response to the Review Application / Submitted Application PDF
    Add new "determined_homeless" question and response to Review Application page & Submitted App PDF
    Separate sub-task


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    Table B:  Text Changes to Certification Page

    Existing 2016-2017 Online BOG TextChanges Shown in Blue below:

    Parent/Guardian Certification Statement

    Applications for dependent students must be signed by the parent or legal guardian as well as the applicant. Please have your parent or guardian sign below:

    I, , am the parent or legal guardian of <firstname+lastname>.

    I hereby swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that all information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. If asked by an authorized official, I agree to provide proof of this information, which may include a copy of my and my spouse's 2015 U.S. Income Tax Return. I also realize that any false statement or failure to give proof when asked may be cause for the denial, reduction, withdrawal, and/or repayment of a fee waiver. I authorize release of information regarding this application between the college, the college district, and the Chancellor's Office of the California Community Colleges.

    Your information is protected by secure transmission and by the provisions of our privacy policy.

    Applicant Certification Statement

    I hereby swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that all information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. If asked by an authorized official, I agree to provide proof of this information, which may include a copy of my, my spouse's, and/or my parents' 2015 U.S. Income Tax Return. I also realize that any false statement or failure to give proof when asked may be cause for the denial, reduction, withdrawal, and/or repayment of my waiver. I authorize release of information regarding this application between the college, the college district, and the Chancellor's Office of the California Community Colleges.
     

      • Federal and state financial aid programs are available and may include aid in the form of grants, work study, and/or any available student loans. I am aware that I may apply for assistance for up to the total cost of my education including enrollment fees, books & supplies, transportation, and room and board expense.
      • I may apply for financial assistance if I am enrolled in an eligible program of study (certificate, associate degree, or transfer), and may receive aid if qualified, regardless of whether I am enrolled full-time or part-time.
      • Financial aid program information and application assistance are available in the financial aid office at the college. The application is also available on-line.

    Your information is protected by secure transmission and by the provisions of our privacy policy.

    Parent/Guardian Certification Statement

    Applications for dependent students must be signed by the parent or legal guardian as well as the applicant. Please have your parent or guardian sign below:

    I, , am the parent or legal guardian of <firstname+lastname>.

    I hereby swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that all information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. If asked by an authorized official, I agree to provide proof of this information, which may include a copy of my and my spouse's 2015 U.S. Income Tax Return. I also realize that any false statement or failure to give proof when asked may be cause for the denial, reduction, withdrawal, and/or repayment of a fee waiver. I authorize release of information regarding this application between the college, the college district, and the Chancellor's Office of the California Community Colleges.

    Your information is protected by secure transmission and by the provisions of our privacy policy.

    Applicant Certification Statement

    I hereby swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that all information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. If asked by an authorized official, I agree to provide proof of this information, which may include a copy of my and my spouse/registered domestic partner and/or my parent's/registered domestic partner’s 2015 U.S. Income Tax Return(s). I also realize that any false statement or failure to give proof when asked may be cause for the denial, reduction, withdrawal, and/or repayment of my waiver. I authorize release of information regarding this application between the college, the college district, and the Chancellor's Office of the California Community Colleges.

      • Federal and state financial aid programs are available to help with college costs (including enrollment fees, books & supplies, transportation and room and board expenses). By completing the FAFSA or the California Dream Application, additional financial assistance may be available in the form of Cal Grants, Pell and other grants, work study and other aid.
      • I may apply for and receive financial assistance if I am enrolled, either full time or part time, in an eligible program of study (certificate, associate degree or transfer).
      • Financial aid program information and application assistance is available in the college financial aid office.

    Your information is protected by secure transmission and by the provisions of our privacy policy.


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    7. Update Changes on Review Application page and Submitted Application PDF

      1. IF <determine_CAresident> is YES, then do not display <determined_ab540_eligible> or <determined_non-res_tuition>  on the Review App or Submitted App PDFs
      2. IF user is Under 25 years of age, add the new "determined_homeless" question and response, to the Review Application page  (below "Pre-determined to be Non-resident Tuition" , the fourth question in the Residency Status section from the Application Year page). 
        1. Text to display:  "Has the Financial Aid Office verified that you have been without a residence in the last 24 months (homeless)?
      3. IF <determined_homeless> question is YES, then hide sections for Dependency Status, Speciial Eligibilities, Other Eligibilities. 
      4. See screenshot below:

    New Homeless Question added to the Review Application page & Submitted Application PDF



    8. Add New "Method D Eligibility" Field & Logic

    See details for new "Method D Eligibility" logic in Changes to Logic section below.


    9. Add new data fields to the BOG Download Client

    • <determined_homeless>
    • <elig_method_d>

    10. Update BOG Specification Data Dictionary

    Patty's got a CI-version in revision now.  Will post it in the CCCTC Documents space when it's completed.

    Changes to Data
    • <no_perm_address_homeless>  (Note: Added to Permanent Address section in the OpenCCC Account.)
    • <no_current_address_homeless>  (Note: Added to the Current Mailing address section of the Account/Mailing section in each application.)

    10. Update BOG Specification Data Dictionary

    NOTE: 2017-2018 BOG Data Specification - PILOT Version


    Changes to BOG Download File

    1. Two new data fields were added to the BOG application database and Download Client for 2017-2018:
    • <determined_homeless>  (see See new question "Determined Homeless" above.)
    • <elig_method_d>  (See new logic algorithm for logic for "Method D Elgibility" . Also is included the the <elig_bogfw> field.below.)


    1. Change to Final BOGFW Eligibility Flag data field:
    • New response value added to <elig_bogfw> = "D - Method D Only"



    Changes to Logic

    1. Add new BOG Method D Algorithm for Homeless Youth under 25 only

      1. Add new data field for Method D Eligibility

        : <elig_method_d>.  See new data field table below for <elig_method_d> field.
         

        1. Method D Eligibility Flag 

          Data Name:

          elig_method_d

          Description:

          Whether applicant is eligible for BOG fee waiver using method D (homeless youth Under 25).

          Last Revision:

          March 31, 2017

          MIS Correlation:

          None

          Data Type/Format:

          Alphanumeric; "Yes/No 1" format

          Length:

          1

          Characteristics:

          Temporary

          System-generated

          Hidden

          Input Rules:

          N/A

          Usage:

          Flags applicants who are eligible for waiver using Method D algorithm described in Appendix A. Flag is used in the determination of the BOG Eligibility Flag.

          "Method D Flag and Algorithm"

          If <determined_homeless> = “Yes”

          Then elig_method_d = “Yes”

          Else elig_method_d = “No”

          Notes/Constraints:

          Added special BOG eligibility flag for AB 801 Homeless Youth Under 25.

          Online Display:

          None

          Online Help:

          None

          Values - Labels:

          Blank/null [internal default]

          Yes

          No

           


      2. Add new "Method D" BOG eligibility logic to Appendix A in the 2017-2018 BOG Fee Waiver Data Specification
         

        1. Add new logic BOG application to calculate new "Method D" eligibility flag for Homeless Youth. 

          "Method D Flag and Algorithm"

          If <determined_homeless> = “Yes”

          Then elig_method_d = “Yes”

          Else elig_method_d = “No”

        2. Add spec to Appendix A

           
      3. Add new value for "Method D" value to Final BOG Eligibility Flag field
        1.  Add new data value to <elig_bogfw>: Method D only

          Values - Labels:

          Blank/null [internal default]

          A  – Method A only

          B – Method B only

          D - Method D only

          M  – Both Methods A and B

          N   – Not eligible


    2. Changes to the "

    Computing the

    Final BOGFW Eligibility Flag"

    Current
    Specs
    LogicNEW Final BOGFW Eligibility Flag Specifications in BLUE below

    Computing the Final BOG Eligibility Flag

    The algorithm for using the Method A Eligibility and Method B Eligibility Flags to compute the final BOG Eligibility Flag is as follows:

    If applicant is found eligible for waiver by both Method A and Method B

    set elig_bogfw = "M" (Multiple Methods);

    else, if found eligible by Method A only

    set elig_bogfw = "A" (Method A only);

    else, if found eligible by Method B only

    set elig_bogfw = "B" (Method B only);

    else (Method A Eligibility = "No" and Method B Eligibility = "No"),

    set elig_bogfw = "N" (Not Eligible).

    Optional Responses

    Whether responses to the questions appearing on the Eligibility Methods Page will be required or optional depends on the Temporary Eligibility A Flag. The algorithm for determining which questions will not require a response is shown below.

    If any of the special eligibilities questions are Yes and Dependency Flag is D (Dependent),

    Do not require responses to:

    Receiving TANF/CalWorks *

    Receiving SSI/SSP *

    Receiving General Assistance *

    Parent Receiving Assistance *

    Persons in Household – Dependent

    Adjusted Gross Income – Dependent

    Other Income – Dependent

    Total Income – Dependent

    If any of the special eligibilities questions are Yes and Dependency Flag is I (Independent),

    Do not require responses to:

    Receiving TANF/CalWorks *

    Receiving SSI/SSP *

    Receiving General Assistance *

    Persons in Household – Independent

    Adjusted Gross Income – Independent

    Other Income – Independent

    Total Income – Independent

    * Responses are not required to these questions if responses on the Special Eligibilities Page set the temporary BOG Eligibility A flag to Yes.

    Computing the Final BOG Eligibility Flag

    The algorithm for using the Method A Eligibility, Method B Eligibility, and Method D Eligibility Flags to compute the final BOG Eligibility Flag is as follows:

    If applicant is found eligible for waiver by both Method A and Method B

    set elig_bogfw = "M" (Multiple Methods);

    else, if found eligible by Method A only

    set elig_bogfw = "A" (Method A only);

    else, if found eligible by Method B only

    set elig_bogfw = "B" (Method B only)

    else, if found eligible by Method D only

    set elig_bogfw = "D" (Method D only);

    else (Method A Eligibility = "No" and Method B Eligibility = "No" and Method D Eligibility = "No"),

    set elig_bogfw = "N" (Not Eligible).

    Optional Responses

    Whether responses to the questions appearing on the Eligibility Methods Page will be required or optional depends on the Temporary Eligibility A Flag. The algorithm for determining which questions will not require a response is shown below.

    If any of the special eligibilities questions are Yes and Dependency Flag is D (Dependent),

    Do not require responses to:

    Receiving TANF/CalWorks *

    Receiving SSI/SSP *

    Receiving General Assistance *

    Parent Receiving Assistance *

    Persons in Household – Dependent

    Adjusted Gross Income – Dependent

    Other Income – Dependent

    Total Income – Dependent

    If any of the special eligibilities questions are Yes and Dependency Flag is I (Independent),

    Do not require responses to:

    Receiving TANF/CalWorks *

    Receiving SSI/SSP *

    Receiving General Assistance *

    Persons in Household – Independent

    Adjusted Gross Income – Independent

    Other Income – Independent

    Total Income – Independent

    * Responses are not required to these questions if responses on the Special Eligibilities Page set the temporary BOG Eligibility A flag to Yes.


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    Supporting Documentation 

    Below is additional documentation (i.e., CCCCO legal opinions, residency and/or education code citations, legislation citations, supplemental information, etc.) to be referenced in support of this change request. 

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    B4 2017_18 Draft BOGFW Application_Draft hilites and Comments.pdf

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    Text from 2016-2017 Online Application

    Application Year Page

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    Application Year

    Select the Application Year to have your enrollment fees waived for:Select the application year if more than one is listed. Once saved, the application year cannot be changed.

      Enter your College Student ID (if known):


    Residency Status

      Has the Admissions or Registrar's Office determined that you are a California resident?

      Has the Admissions or Registrar's Office determined that you are eligible for a non-resident tuition exemption as an AB 540 student?

     Yes   No      Has the Admissions or Registrar's Office determined that you are eligible for a non-resident tuition exemption granted as a result of you residing in the United States with a "T" or "U" visa (immigration status under Section 1101(a)(15)(T)(i) or (ii), or Section 1101 (a)(15)(U)(i) or (ii), of Title 8 of the United States Code)?


    Dependency Page (Marital Status & Dependency Status) 

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    Marital Status

    The California Domestic Partner Rights and Responsibilities Act extends new rights, benefits, responsibilities and obligations to individuals in domestic partnerships registered with the California Secretary of State under Section 297 of the Family Code. If you are in a Registered Domestic Partnership (RDP), or legal same sex marriage, you will be treated as an Independent married student to determine eligibility for this Fee Waiver and will need to provide income and household information for your domestic partner. If you are a dependent student and your parent is in a Registered Domestic Partnership, or legal same sex marriage, you will be treated the same as a student with married parents and income and household information will be required for the parent's domestic partner. (These new provisions apply to state student financial aid only, not to federal student financial aid.)   

    Are you or your parent in a Registered Domestic Partnership with the California Secretary of State under Section 297 of the Family Code? 

    (Answer "Yes" if you or your parent are separated from a Registered Domestic Partner but have NOT FILED a Notice of Termination of Domestic Partnership with the California Secretary of State's Office.)

        


    Dependency Status

    1. As of today, are you married or in a Registered Domestic Partnership (RDP)?    
      (Answer "Yes" if you are separated but not divorced or have not filed a termination notice to dissolve partnership.)
    2. Are you a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces or currently serving on active duty for purposes other than training?      
    3. Do you have children who will receive more than half of their support from you between 07/01/2016 and 06/30/2017, or other dependents who live with you (other than your children and spouse/RDP) who receive more than half of their support from you, now and through 06/30/2017?     

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      3. Do you have children who will receive more than half of their support from you between July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018or other dependents who live with you (other than your children or spouse/RDP) who receive more than half of their support from you, now and through June 30, 2018?   

    4. At any time since you turned age 13, were both your parents deceased, were you in foster care, or were you a dependent or ward of the court?    
    5. Are you or were you an emancipated minor as determined by a court in your state of legal residence?   
    6. Are you or were you in legal guardianship as determined by a court in your state of legal residence?   
    7. At any time on or after 01/01/2015, did your high school or school district homeless liaison determine that you were an unaccompanied youth who was homeless?   

      7. At any time on or after July 1, 2016, did your high school or school district homeless liaison determine that you were an unaccompanied youth who was homeless   

    8. At any time on or after 01/01/2015, 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?    
    9. At any time on or after 01/01/2015, 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?     

      Change To:
      9. At any time on or after July 1, 2016, 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?

       
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      Developers: Ensure logic remains in place for the following:

      **If you answered "Yes" to any of the questions 1 - 19, you are considered an INDEPENDENT student for enrollment fee waiver purposes and must provide income and household information about yourself (and your spouse or RDP if applicable).  Do not display and don't require the next two questions (9 and 10). 
       

       **If you answered "No" to all questions 1 - 9, display and required the following questions:

       

    10. If your parent(s) filed or will file a 2015 U.S. Income Tax Return, were you, or will you be claimed on their tax return as an exemption by either or both of your parents? (Yes, No, Parent(s) won't file = dropdown menu)

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      10. If your parent(s) or his/her RDP filed a 2015 U.S. Income Tax Return, were you claimed on their 2015 tax return as an exemption by either or both of your parents? 
      Update response options to:  Yes - No - Parent(s) did not file

    11. Do you live with one or both of your parent(s)?    


    Special Eligibilities

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    Special Classifications

    In answering the following questions, treat a Registered Domestic Partner of your parent also as your parent.

      clear selection  Do you have certification from the California Department of Veterans Affairs that you are eligible for a dependent's fee waiver? 

     Yes   No  clear selection  Do you have certification from the National Guard Adjutant General that you are eligible for a dependent's fee waiver? 

     Yes   No   clear selection  Are you eligible as a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor or as a child of a recipient?

     Yes   No   clear selection  Are you eligible as a dependent of a victim of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack? 

     Yes   No   clear selection  Are you eligible as a dependent of a deceased law enforcement/fire suppression personnel killed in the line of duty?


    Eligibility Methods (Method A & B)

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    Method A Enrollment Fee

    Are you (the student only) currently receiving monthly cash assistance for yourself or any dependents from: 

     Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) / CalWorks?

     Supplemental Security Income (SSI) / State Supplementary Payment (SSP)?

     General assistance?


    Method B Enrollment Fee

    This information is used to comply with state law pertaining to the award of financial aid. It will not be used to determine who will be admitted to the college.  

    Student and Spouse’s/RDP 2015 INCOME INFORMATION:  
    How many persons are in your household? (Include yourself, your spouse/RDP, and anyone who lives with you and receives more than 50% of their support from you, now and through 06/30/2017.)
    a. Adjusted Gross Income.  
    (If 2015 U.S. Income Tax Return was filed, enter the amount from Form 1040, Line 37; Form 1040A, Line 21; or Form 1040EZ, Line 4.)
    $.00   
    b. All Other Income.(Include ALL money received in 2015 that is not included in line (a) above, such as disability, child support, military living allowance, Workman's Compensation, untaxed pensions.)$.00  
    Total Income for 2015 15,956.00


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    titleEnrollment Fee Waiver

    The Financial Aid Office will review your income and let you know if you qualify for an ENROLLMENT FEE WAIVER under Method B. 

    If you do not qualify using Method A or Method B, you should file a FAFSA (for U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens) or the California Dream Application (for undocumented AB 540 students). The FAFSA is available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and the Dream Application is available athttp://www.csac.ca.gov/dream_act.asp. Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information.



    Certification Page

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    Parent/Guardian Certification Statement

    Applications for dependent students must be signed by the parent or legal guardian as well as the applicant. Please have your parent or guardian sign below:

    I, , am the parent or legal guardian of Paddy Donohue.

    I hereby swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that all information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. If asked by an authorized official, I agree to provide proof of this information, which may include a copy of my and my spouse's 2015 U.S. Income Tax Return. I also realize that any false statement or failure to give proof when asked may be cause for the denial, reduction, withdrawal, and/or repayment of a fee waiver. I authorize release of information regarding this application between the college, the college district, and the Chancellor's Office of the California Community Colleges.

    Your information is protected by secure transmission and by the provisions of our privacy policy.


    Applicant Certification Statement

    I hereby swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that all information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. If asked by an authorized official, I agree to provide proof of this information, which may include a copy of my, my spouse's, and/or my parents' 2015 U.S. Income Tax Return. I also realize that any false statement or failure to give proof when asked may be cause for the denial, reduction, withdrawal, and/or repayment of my waiver. I authorize release of information regarding this application between the college, the college district, and the Chancellor's Office of the California Community Colleges.
     

      • Federal and state financial aid programs are available and may include aid in the form of grants, work study, and/or any available student loans. I am aware that I may apply for assistance for up to the total cost of my education including enrollment fees, books & supplies, transportation, and room and board expense.
      • I may apply for financial assistance if I am enrolled in an eligible program of study (certificate, associate degree, or transfer), and may receive aid if qualified, regardless of whether I am enrolled full-time or part-time.
      • Financial aid program information and application assistance are available in the financial aid office at the college. The application is also available on-line.

    Your information is protected by secure transmission and by the provisions of our privacy policy.


    CALIFORNIA INFORMATION PRIVACY ACT

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    State and federal laws protect an individual’s right to privacy regarding information pertaining to oneself. The California Information Practices Act of 1977 requires the following information be provided to financial aid applicants who are asked to supply information about themselves. The principal purpose for requesting information on this form is to determine your eligibility for financial aid. The Chancellor’s Office policy and the policy of the community college to which you are applying for aid authorize maintenance of this information. Failure to provide such information will delay and may even prevent your receipt of financial assistance. This form’s information may be transmitted to other state agencies and the federal government if required by law. Individuals have the right of access to records established from information furnished on this form as it pertains to them.


    The officials responsible for maintaining the information contained on this form are the financial aid administrators at the institutions to which you are applying for financial aid. The SSN may be used to verify your identity under record keeping systems established prior to January 1, 1975. If your college requires you to provide an SSN and you have questions, you should ask the financial aid officer at your college for further information. The Chancellor’s Office and the California community colleges, in compliance with federal and state laws, do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, domestic partnership or any other legally protected basis. Inquiries regarding these policies may be directed to the financial aid office of the college to which you are applying.



    Notes & Background Information

    Emails from Bryan Dickerson and Tim Bonnel (CCCCO)

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    <Bryan D. September 28, 2016 >>

    Patricia,

    I cannot have the Fee waiver application completed today. Last week, AB 801 was signed into law and will require some input from the field before a fee waiver application can be finalized.  I am sorry I did could not provide you with this information earlier as analysis on the final AB 801 wording had not taken place.

    We did decide on another issue that involved how to resolve the conflict that would have occurred between using the 2015 year income data that will be collected on the 2017-18 FAFSA with the 2016 income data that would be collected on the 2017-18 BOG Fee Waiver application.  Since we cannot change the FAFSA, the BOGFW application will also use 2015 income data.

    The chaptering of AB 801 on September 21 added a new fee waiver eligibility category for homeless youth.  This new category presents difficulties because the wording of the BOGFW application must be vetted with college Financial Aid Offices as well as Admission and Records offices. Specifically, we need to know how will a student would indicate on the application that they are homeless and then, to which college office should they be referred to present documentation of their homeless status?  Getting this wrong would create turmoil at the colleges.

    We are consulting with financial aid offices on AB 801, but sufficient consultation may take a few weeks.

    Have you received any input from Admissions offices?  To appropriately advise homeless students, we need instructions on which college office the students should work with.  This affects how the application wording will read.

    We should have a call with you on this.  Can I set up a call with you and also include people on this end to get their input?




    The change that has to get on to the BOG Fee Waiver application is one that inquires on a student’s homeless status.  Homeless students under age 25 will be eligible to receive a BOG Fee Waiver.

    We did decide on another issue that involved how to resolve the conflict that would have occurred between using the 2015 year income data that will be collected on the 2017-18 FAFSA with the 2016 income data that would be collected on the 2017-18 BOG Fee Waiver application.  Since we cannot change the FAFSA, the BOGFW application will also use 2015 income data.


    The chaptering of AB 801 on September 21 added a new fee waiver eligibility category for homeless youth.  This new category presents difficulties because the wording of the BOGFW application must be vetted with college Financial Aid Offices as well as Admission and Records offices. Specifically, we need to know how will a student would indicate on the application that they are homeless and then, to which college office should they be referred to present documentation of their homeless status?  Getting this wrong would create turmoil at the colleges.


    We are consulting with financial aid offices on AB 801, but sufficient consultation may take a few weeks.


    Have you received any input from Admissions offices?  To appropriately advise homeless students, we need instructions on which college office the students should work with.  This affects how the application wording will read.


    << October 31 - Bryan D. >>

    Patty,

    Attached is the 2017-18 Board of Governors Fee Waiver Application.  We consider this as final.

    A few more things:

    1. Tim Bonnel is available to join your meeting if you can provide him with a timeframe of +/- 20 to 30 minutes of when he would need to participate.

    2. A student’s homeless status must by verified to receive the fee waiver.  The campus financial aid office is one of the parties that can collect homeless status verification documents from the student.  Verification criteria for homeless students is consistent with the standards used in the McKinney-Vento Act.  This standard is also used for federal financial aid.

    3. Another difference on the BOG Fee waiver application is that for 2017-18 eligibility determinations the student and parent’s 2015 year income will be required.  This is a change implemented to bring the application in line with the change in income base year to be used from now on for federal financial aid.