FAQ
Who is eligible for the MAGIC program?
Expand dropdownAny EMU student who was placed in foster care after their 14th birthday. Not sure if you are eligible? Please contact the MAGIC program to discuss eligibility.How much does it cost to participate in the MAGIC program?
Expand dropdownParticipation in MAGIC is absolutely free!- Will my information be kept confidential? Expand dropdownAs much as possible, everything you share with the MAGIC team will be confidential. However, confidentiality will need to be broken to ensure your safety and the safety of others if you:
- reveal that you are being hurt by someone
- are planning to hurt yourself
- are planning to hurt someone else
- Can I earn LBC credits by participating in MAGIC? Expand dropdownWhile certain activities offered by MAGIC can be counted toward General Education credits in an LBC category, all students must provide an explanation of how their experience in the MAGIC (or any other) program fits into the General Education Program and why it fulfills an LBC requirement.
- If I'm older than 20, does that make me ineligible for services through the MAGIC program? Expand dropdownNo, you can still benefit from support services from MAGIC as long as you were once in foster care.
- How are students formerly in foster care identified by the University? Expand dropdownWhen completing the FASFA, students are required to indicate whether or not they were ever in foster care or adopted to determine dependency status. Every student that answers yes to this question will be identified by Financial Aid and sent information about the MAGIC program. Enrollment Management at EMU (Office of Admissions and Financial Aid) will never share your information with any student group on campus without your permission.
- I'm part of a student organization. Are there ways I can get involved in the MAGIC program? Expand dropdown
- How can I get involved with MAGIC as a community member? Expand dropdownThrough MAGIC community champion opportunities, you can offer your services toward a specific project supporting EMU foster care alumni. For example, you could raise money for gift cards that would provide meals to students during holiday breaks. Please see our volunteer opportunities.
- As a former foster care youth, what assistance can I receive from MAGIC? Expand dropdownAs an EMU student, you will have a supportive space, free of judgment to share your concerns with others who have shared a similar experience. You will have access to community resources and people who will assist you with necessities like housing, food and other basic needs.
- What if I don't want people to know that I was in foster care? Expand dropdownMAGIC will always respect your privacy and never share your information. MAGIC will work to be sensitive to your individual experiences as a former foster care youth. Participation in the program will be added encouragement as you navigate the new world of college life.
- Why should I join MAGIC? Expand dropdownMany youth who leave the foster care system have challenges building stable support systems (i.e. family and friends). MAGIC would like to be a stable support system in your life while creating an environment that fosters success in college.
- How does MAGIC differ from foster care? Expand dropdown
Foster care involves a government agency that makes decisions on behalf of a minor child. The MAGIC program recognizes that you are an adult and that you are allowed to begin or end participation when you choose