Rising Scholars

What is Rising Scholars?

The Rising Scholars program is committed to provide a holistic and student-centered support for Formerly Incarcerated and Systems Impacted students. Empowering them to take agency in achieving and exceed their goals through sustainable access to higher education.

Program Eligibility

The Rising Scholars Program serves students who have been formerly incarcerated or systems impacted via Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS). EOPS eligibility requirements may be found here:

Be a California Resident or AB540

Be enrolled as a full-time college student (12 units)**

Have completed less than 40 degree applicable units

Qualify for the CA Community College Promise Grant (CCCPG formerly known as the BOGG Fee Waiver)

Must meet at least 1 of these Educational Qualifiers:

• No high school diploma, GED or equivalent
• High School graduates with a GPA 2.5 or below
• First generation college student
• Underrepresented student population
• Current or Former Foster Youth
• Formerly Incarcerated
• System Impacted

** Disability Support Services inquire about unit recommendations

Students who do not meet EOPS eligibility requirements are encouraged to contact the Rising Scholars office at (714) 992-7160 for additional information about supportive services.