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Who is CASA of Oregon?
Community and Shelter Assistance Corporation:
• Develop affordable housing and facilities
• Manufactured housing cooperative developments
• Community Development Financial Institution
• MCSP and VIDA IDA Programs
What is the IDA Program?
•Matched Savings
•Earn money to help pay
for college tuition!
•Get $5 match for every
$1 you save!
•Learn about saving,
money and how to plan
for the future!
Funding for MCSP comes from Oregon tax credits and the
Assets for Independence Act (AFIA)
Grow your savings
In three years, what does a 5:1 match look like?
$25 -$45/mo. up to $1600 in saved = $4500-$8000 match
Example:
$25/month x 36 months = $900 individual savings
$900 x $5 match =$4,500 matched savings
Total $5,400
Earn up to $8000 in match funds
to use towards tuition & fees (in addition to $1,600
of individual savings)
Savings
•Custodial savings accounts monitored by CASA of Oregon
•Make monthly deposits into your MCSP account
•Minimum of $25/month savings
•Save for up to 3 years
•Students participate and make deposits…not parents!
MCSP Requirements
•Commit to savings money monthly
•Meet with your IDA Specialist regularly
•Complete 10-12 hours of financial education
•Develop a career and education plan and participate in 68 hours of asset training
•Spend all funds within 6 months-1 year of high school
completion (or reaching savings goal)
Uses of MCSP Funds
Acceptable:
o Tuition
o Fees
Not acceptable:
o Room & Board
o Student loans
o Electronics
Eligibility
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Oregon residency required
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Household income within program limits
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Household Net worth less than $20,000
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Household capacity to save
2014 Income Limits
Number of People
in Family/Household
Yearly
1
$34,000
2
$38,850
3
$43,700
4
$48,550
5
$55,820
6
$63,940
7
$72,060
8
$80,180
For households/families with more than 8 members,
add $8,040 for each additional person.
Next Steps…
Contact Colleen Young to see if you
qualify and ask for an application!
Thank you!