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Creating a New Application or Returning to an Existing Application

How to create an application or return to an existing application

Learn how to navigate your Family Portal Dashboard to create and submit new applications or return to applications you previously started.

Step-by-step tutorial

Application 1

Navigate to your dashboard

Click the hamburger menu / person icon at the top-right of. your screen to access the drop-down menu, then click Dashboard

Application 2

Complete a previously started application

Click Complete Application next to any existing application on the screen to jump into an in-progress application.

Application 3

Start a new application

Click New application at the top-right of the screen to start a new application. 

Application 4

Select or add a child

If you've already added one or more children, you can select them here by clicking the radio button next to their name. If you do not see the child listed, click Add another child and follow the prompts.

Application 5

Enter your child's information

Add your child's name and birthday. Make sure all information here is accurate before clicking Next.

Application 6

Create an application for the newly added child

Click the Apply button next to the program you wish to apply for to get started. 

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