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Frequently Asked Questions

Program Description

What is Title IV-E?

The Title IV-E Program provides professional education and monetary assistance to undergraduate and graduate social work students who intend to pursue or continue a career in public child welfare.

Who qualifies for a Title IV-E stipend?

Social work students who are interested in pursuing or continuing a career in public child welfare. 

How much money is awarded?

Visit the Program Description for information on the monetary amount awarded.

Where is the Title IV-E office located?

The Title IV-E office is located on the fourth floor of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences building in Suite 402.

Who should I contact if I have more questions?

The Title IV-E program hosts monthly virtual office hours.  See the Upcoming Events section for additional information.  Questions can also be emailed to SWTitleIVE@csusb.edu.

 

Applying / Awards Process

How do I apply for the Title IV-E stipend?

BASW Program: BASW Students complete the Title IV-E stipend application during their Junior year of the BASW program.

MSW Program: Title IV-E applications should be submitted at the same time an applicant is applying to the MSW Program. The Title IV-E Application can be accessed through the MSW Application via Cal State Apply. 

What should I consider when applying for the Title IV-E Stipend Program?

Interested applicants should be informed of the program requirements and employment obligations before submitting a Title IV-E Stipend Program application.

What happens after I apply for a Title IV-E Stipend?

BASW Program: Title IV-E applications are reviewed.  Selected applicants will be invited to an interview.

MSW Program: Title IV-E applications are reviewed upon acceptance into the MSW Program.  Selected applicants will be invited to an interview.

What are the interviews like?

Interviews consist of a panel that may include Title-IV-E faculty and child welfare agency partners.

When will I find out if I was or was not selected for the Title IV-E Stipend?

All applicants will be notified of the status of their Title IV-E application via email.

BASW Program: Applicants are notified before the end of their Junior year.

MSW Program: Applicants are notified before the start of their MSW Program.

How do you communicate with candidates on the status of their Title IV-E application?

BASW: Communication is via email using the student's Coyote email address.

MSW: Communication is conducted via the email address the applicant provided when applying to the MSW Program.

I wasn't awarded the stipend. Can I reapply in the next year of my educational program?

Students are unable to reapply while in the degree program for which they applied for the Title IV-E Stipend. A BASW student (or BASW graduate) can reapply for the Title IV-E Stipend when applying to the MSW Program.

 

Classes / Practicum (Internship)

What days will I be in practicum (internship) placement?

Practicum (internship) placement is dependent on when students are in classes and the agency of placement. Refer to the Practicum Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for more information on Practicum.

How many hours are required for practicum placement?

Refer to the Practicum Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for more information on Practicum.

Are there any additional classes I need to take as a Title IV-E student?

Title IV-E students will need to take the course, Social Work 5038: Public Child Welfare: Policy and Practice.  MSW students will need to complete their research proposal or project on a topic relevant to public child welfare practice.

Note: BASW students who complete SW 5038 and are later admitted to the MSW Program as Title IV-E students will not be required to retake the course.

 

Employment Obligation

What kind of work will I do when working in Public Child Welfare?

The video,  shares what working in Public Child Welfare looks like.

What happens if I am not employed by a qualifying agency after graduation?

You have up to 1 year to find employment in California at a qualifying agency.