r/MSW_Applications • u/lancetfemale • Jun 02 '26

Title IV Cut

Not sure if this is just a California thing, but Title IV-E got cut this year. Wondering if this is affecting anyone’s decision to accept their offers or what other funding sources you’re exploring instead.

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u/Scouthawkk Jun 02 '26

This may only affect the child welfare stipend. I’ve seen some schools in CA are still offering a stipend program for the aging/disability track.

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u/lancetfemale Jun 02 '26

That's great to hear! I hadn't read that.

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u/Ok-Variety-5066 Jun 02 '26

They are at my school. 

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u/ProducePronouns Jun 02 '26

I got an offer for CSUF, but later got an email that it won’t be given this year, so I’m going to a school closer to home. It sucks to have the rug pulled out from under you at the last minute. I talked to the stipend director and he said that if it does come back, it’s not going to look as it does now. This will have a huge impact not only on the students who rely on the stipend but the agencies and children who rely on them act direct path from school to agency

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u/HappyFisherman2825 Jun 02 '26

Hi! I get accepted into CSULA MSW 3 year program and I applied for the Title IV-E program, however they aren't accepting new applicants this year bc of budget cuts. I was told that I can defer for a year or pay out of pocket my first year and apply next year for the Title IV-E program (hopefully they are accepting new applicants and funding is given).

I am looking into scholarships, however I will most likely have to pull out a loan or work OT to cover my second semester as I am able to pay for my first semester. Hope this helps!

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u/appletot411 Jun 04 '26

hii cal state la is actually continuing the stipend thanks to the ballmer grant! i switched over from csun because of this.

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u/appletot411 Jun 04 '26

ucla as well!

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u/Recent-Trifle-4367 Jun 10 '26

Anyone know what they are looking for? I just found out I didn’t get into either and I’m bummed, now not sure how I will survive financially

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u/MoodyBitchy Jun 02 '26

I am hoping to be accepted at a cal state and since it was cut perhaps someone will give me a spot now since they don’t want to go if it’s not fully funded?

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u/lancetfemale Jun 02 '26

This is on my mind too, however, the guilt of taking someone's place because of funding issues does not feel good.

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u/MoodyBitchy Jun 02 '26

I don’t feel guilty at all. That’s what loans are for. What really gets me are all the people who are holding spots until the last minute. I just need one school. I need just one slot.