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Before applying for the Rising Scholars Program, please review our Program Eligibility Criteria

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

 

If you meet one or more of the required eligibility criteria, you can apply for our program by clicking on the “Apply Online” button on the EOPS Homepage. Students who do not meet EOPS eligibility requirements are encouraged to contact the Rising Scholars office at (714) 992-7097 for additional information about supportive services.

Once you have completed the application, please allow 2-3 weeks for us to review and process your application.

The EOPS staff will contact you via email and phone regarding your program status.

If you have not received an update after 3 weeks, please call our office at (714) 992-7097.

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