In order for Starbucks partners to be eligible to participate in the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, they must submit a
FAFSA each financial aid year and be eligible for federal student aid. Those partners considered
"dependent
" for federal student aid purposes may find collecting parent information difficult, however, the SBX CAP benefits are dependent on a completed, valid FAFSA.
Dependent students whose parents do not support them and refuse to provide parent information on the FAFSA can submit a request for Federal Student Loan due to parental nondisclosure by submitting a Dependency Review and selecting the last option: My parents refuse to provide their information on the FAFSA. However, if a Starbucks partner chooses this option, the partner
will not be eligible for SCAP benefits.
Since the request for Federal Student Loan due to parental nondisclosure prevents a Starbucks partner from using their SCAP benefits, they should speak with a CAP Financial Aid Counselor prior to submitting a request. To discuss further options, you may contact a CAP Financial Aid Counselor at 480-965-3200, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (MST).
Related Article: For financial aid purposes, what is the difference between a dependent and an independent student?
