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Homeless and Foster Youth Services

Support Provided

  • College and community resource guidance
  • Emergency transportation assistance in the form of 31-day bus passes
  • Laundry and haircut vouchers
  • Shower access (limited)
  • Tuition waiver guidance

Homeless Services Liaisons

Virginia North, Educational Services Coordinator

LaToya Shannon, Coordinator I

Foster Youth Liaisons

Rabecka Collins, Falcon HOPE Center Director

LaToya Shannon, Coordinator I

Tuition Waivers

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  • Homeless Waiver

    Homeless Waiver

    In accordance with Florida Statute 1009.25 (1)(f), a student who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence or whose primary nighttime residence is a public or private shelter designed to provide temporary residence, a public or private transitional living program, or a public or private place not designed for, or ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings. This includes a student who would otherwise meet the requirements of this paragraph, as determined by a college or university, but for his or her residence in college or university dormitory housing.

    Waiver Request Form

    Submission Instructions

    Completed forms should be submitted to Enrollment Services at any regional campus, the Admissions oce, or the Falcon HOPE Center. Forms can be submitted electronically to FalconHOPECenter@daytonastate.edu

    Important Deadlines

    Forms should be submitted by the last day to add/drop for the term for which they are requested. Forms submitted after the deadline will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Approval is not guaranteed. Note: Waivers cannot be applied retroactively.
  • Department of Children and Families Tuition and Fee Exemption

    In accordance with Florida Statute 1009.25 (1)(d), A student who is or was at the time he or she reached 18 years of age in the custody of a relative or nonrelative under Florida Statute 39.5085 or who was adopted from the Department of Children and Families after May 5, 1997 are exempt from the payment of tuition and fees. The exemption remains valid until the student reaches 28 years of age. Click here for all DCF tuition and fee exemption qualifications.

    Submission Instructions

    Submit your DCF tuition and fee exemption to Student Accounts.

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • What if I wanted someone to talk to who understands my situation?

    The Falcon HOPE Center has designated Homeless and Foster Youth Liaisons who will monitor progress, advocate for needs, and serve as a campus and community resource. It is crucial that students maintain regular correspondence for the best success.
  • How long can I receive the tuition exemption?

    Students who were determined to be experiencing homelessness in the prior school year are presumed to maintain the same status for each subsequent year at the same institution, unless the student informs the institution that circumstances have changed, or the institution has specific conflicting information about the student’s circumstances and has informed the student of this information. The DCF tuition exemption remains valid until the student reaches 28 years of age.
  • What if I still need more money to support myself while in school?

    Students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and DSC Foundation Scholarship application each year.

    Contact the Financial Aid oce for additional assistance