FOSTER YOUTH
PROGRAMS-CSU
C a l S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y F u l l e r t o n - G u a r d i a n S c h o l a r s
REQUIREMENTS
Application open year round
No age limit or deadline to apply
Provide copy of Foster Youth
Verification or Ward of Court
Doc
ASSIST WITH...
Foster Youth Program
Applications
Housing Applications
Academic support
resources
CONTACT
Jaime Hamilton
jehamilton@fullerton
.edu
(657) 278-2389
http://www.fullerton.
edu/scholars/
C a l S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y D o m i n g u e z H i l l s - T o r o G u a r d i a n S c h o l a r s
REQUIREMENTS
Submit Toro Guardian
Scholars application through
email or in person
Submit verification of foster
care lived experience
(dependency letter or ward of
court document)
CONTACT
Marie Medina
(310) 243-2052
https://www.csudh.edu/tgs/
Financial Aid - Marcela
Vega
(310) 243-3691
ASSIST WITH...
University Housing
Application and fees
Emergency financial
support
Textbooks
C a l S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y F r e s n o - R e n a i s s a n c e S c h o l a r s P r o g r a m
REQUIREMENTS
Separate application is required for
FY program
https://forms.gle/Pb4E6f4bzaxB2gTe6
Accepting Applications October 1,
2021 - March 31, 2022
RSP Interviews will be scheduled
April 2022
Students notified accepted into RSP
early May 2022
To be fully accepted, RSP applicant
must attend 2 day / 1 night RSP LINC
orientation at Fresno State July 7-8,
2022. Students will stay in the dorms
CONTACT
Ofelia Gamez & Adriana
Vasquez
(559) 278-5055
https://studentaffairs.fresno
state.edu/rsp/
Financial Aid - Erin Connor
or Lisa McReynolds
(559) 278-2182
https://studentaffairs.fresno
state.edu/financialaid/conta
ct-us.html
ASSIST WITH...
Admissions Applications
Housing Applications
(FY get priority)
FAFSA/CADAA;
College Applications
IMPACTED MAJORS
Nursing
Social Work
IMPACTED MAJORS
Computer Engineering
BS/MS
Dance
Music
This information was provided directly by the foster youth programs from each college/ university. This information was obtained for the 22/23 school year. If a school
is not listed , please contact the school directly.
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Open Nov.-Mar. 2nd each year
Verify FY after 13
Under age 26
Provide copy of Foster Youth Verification or Ward of
Court Doc
SCHOLARSHIP AP
Theatre
Nursing
REQUIREMENTS
No deadline to submit an
application
No age limit to apply
Must be accepted to Sacramento
State University;
Must be able to provide their
dependency document
(typically this would be court
papers or Dept. of Social
Services; any documentation
stating the youth was in foster
care, adopted, a ward of the
court, orphan, or McKinney
Vento)
The student will need to fill out
our GSP application;
Sign the consent and agreement
forms
Write an essay answering the
questions listed on the check list
ASSIST WITH...
Admissions Applications
Housing Applications
(FY get priority)
FAFSA/CADAA;
College Applications
S a c r a m e n t o S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y - G u a r d i a n S c h o l a r s P r o g r a m
CONTACT
Susan Kischmischian; Angelica
Perez
(916) 278-6680
https://www.csus.edu/student
-affairs/centers-
programs/guardian-scholars/
IMPACTED MAJORS
Business Administration
(minimum 2.4 GPA)
Criminal Justice (Overall
GPA of 2.6 or higher)
Graphic Design
Health Science (No
supplemental application
required)
Nursing (minimum 3.0)
Psychology (Must have a
minimum cumulative
GPA of 2.30 in all college
level units)
Public Health (No
supplemental application
required) Have a 2. 5
minimum in overall GPA
C a l S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y N o r t h r i d g e - R e s i l i e n t S c h o l a r s P r o g r a m
REQUIREMENTS
Apply to CSUN
Apply to EOP
Due date to apply 4/15/22
If accepted to EOP - Must
participate in a Summer
Bridge Program
Apply to RSP
Foster Care experience -
must submit Court
Dependency Letter with
application
CONTACT
Orlando Roybal
(818)677-4151
https://www.csun.edu/csun-
eop/milt-and-debbie-valera-
eop-resilient-scholars-
program
Financial Aid contact: Karla
Loreto
(818) 677-4085
ASSIST WITH...
Housing Applications
Foster Youth Program
Applications
FAFSA/CADAA
College Applications
This information was provided directly by the foster youth programs from each college/ university. This information was obtained for the 22/23 school year. If a school
is not listed , please contact the school directly.
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C S U S a n B e r n a r d i n o - E O P R e n i s a i n c e R e s i l i e n t S c h o l a r s P r o g r a m
REQUIREMENTS
Be a current or former
foster youth student
applying to or currently
attending CSU San
Bernardino
Be able to participate in
Summer Bridge program (if
you are an incoming EOP
first-time freshman student)
Be able and willing to
submit an online
application, write a personal
statement and participate in
a personal interview
Please visit our website (link
below) for further
information on application
deadlines etc.
CONTACT
Reneisha Wilkes, RSP
Coordinator
Rosalinda “Rosie” Martinez,
RSP Advisor
(909) 537-5042 (main office)
https://www.csusb.edu/eop/r
enaissance-scholars/apply-
renaissance-scholars-
program
Financial Aid contact: Dianne
Byrd (EOP Financial Aid
Liaison)
(909) 537-3850
ASSIST WITH...
Foster Youth Program
Applications
Housing Applications
FAFSA/CADAA
College Applications
IMPACTED MAJORS
The following majors are
impacted and may have GPA
minimum requirements
and/or prerequisites for
acceptance:
Psychology
Criminal Justice
Social Work
Kinesiology
Pre-Nursing
C a l i f o r n i a S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y S a n M a r c o s - A C E S c h o l a r s
REQUIREMENTS
Meet all admissions
eligibility for first time
freshman at a CSU
Documented Foster Care
Placement
Apply to ACE Scholars
Services no later than Feb
1st
Submit Verification of
Foster Care Dependency
letter
Participate in Spring
campus visit and meeting
with ACE staff to discuss
program requirements
Participate in 6-week
summer bridge program,
maintain full time status
and must live on campus
freshman year
CONTACT
Laurie Orr
760-750-4862 (direct)
www.csusm.edu/ace
(program application on
website)
For Financial Inquiries: 760-
750-4850 or
[email protected] - please
indicate ACE Scholar in
communications with
financial aid
ASSIST WITH...
Foster Youth Program
Applications
ACE assists students from the
submission on their
application to their
completion of their academic
journey at CSUSM
IMPACTED MAJORS
Biological Sciences
Biotechnology
Business Administration
Communication
Electrical Engineering
Kinesiology
Mass Media
Nursing, Pre-Licensure
Software Engineering
*Note: each program has their
own supplemental criteria
This information was provided directly by the foster youth programs from each college/ university. This information was obtained for the 22/23 school year. If a school
is not listed , please contact the school directly.
page 3 of 17 As of 4/5/23
REQUIREMENTS
Must be a current or former foster
youth (must have been in foster
care on or after 13th birthday)
Adoption and reunification cases
will be reviewed for consideration
on a case-by-case basis
Must qualify as an “Independent”
student under federal financial aid
guidelines
Must be a California resident or an
AB 540/2000 nonresident tuition
exemption student
Application deadline 1/15/22
C a l i f o r n i a S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y P o m o n a - R e n a i s s a n c e S c h o l a r s
CONTACT
Makeda Bostic
909 869 3169
https://www.cpp.edu
/ssep/renaissance-
scholars/index.shtml
Financial Aid:
(909) 869-3700
IMPACTED MAJORS
Psychology (Freshmen &
Transfer)
Sociology (Transfer
Only)
Impaction Website :
https://www.cpp.edu/ad
missions/campus-
impaction.shtml
S o n o m a S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y - S e a w o l f S c h o l a r s
REQUIREMENTS
Qualify for admission to
Sonoma State University as a
freshman or transfer
undergraduate student
Must be a current or former
Foster Youth, based on the
definition above
Complete the Seawolf Scholars
Application
Meet with the Seawolf Scholars
Program Coordinator
Provide Foster Youth or
Unaccompanied Homeless
Youth documentation
CONTACT
Khou Yang-Vigil
707-664-2427
https://seawolfscholars.
sonoma.edu/
Financial Aid:
707-664-2389
ASSIST WITH...
College Applications;
Foster Youth Program Applications;
FAFSA/CADAA
Housing Applications
IMPACTED MAJORS
Refer to SSU Admissions
website for impacted
majors information and
criteria for first-time,
first-year students
(freshmen)
https://admissions.sono
ma.edu/how-
apply/impacted-majors
This information was provided directly by the foster youth programs from each college/ university. This information was obtained for the 22/23 school year. If a school
is not listed , please contact the school directly.
page 4 of 17 As of 4/5/23
C a l S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y L o n g B e a c h - G u a r d i a n S c h o l a r s P r o g r a m
REQUIREMENTS
Current or Former FY
Currently enrolled in CSULB
Separate application is
required for FY program
A Completed FAFSA or
CADAA
Complete Separate Guardian
Scholar Application
CONTACT
Oneida Santana
(562) 985-2639
https://web.csulb.edu/divisions
/students/guardian_scholars/in
dex.html
Eduardo Leyva
eduardo.leyva@ csulb.edu
https://www.sjsu.edu/eop/guard
ian-scholars/index.php
ASSIST WITH...
College Applications
Foster Youth Program
Applications
FAFSA/CADAA
Housing
Applications;Resources;
C a l i f o r n i a S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y , S t a n i s l a u s - P r o m i s e S c h o l a r s
REQUIREMENTS
Both current and former foster youth are eligible for
Promise Scholars. Also accepted under the Foster
Youth definition is: Guardianship Care/Kinship Care
Ward of the Court
Emancipated Minor
Unaccompanied Homeless Youth
Independent by Appeal (must be updated yearly)
Scholars Applicants should meet the following
eligibility criteria:
Former foster youth between the ages of 17-23
Must be a California resident
Qualify for admission to Stan State
Complete the Promise Scholars Application (see
below)
Complete the FASFA
Provide Foster Youth or Unaccompanied Homeless
Youth documentation
Meet with Promise Scholar Program Lead
CONTACT
Libby Pata
209-664-6943
https://www.csustan.edu/promis
e-scholars
Financial Aid: Yolanda Alcaraz
707-664-6584
IMPACTED MAJORS
Nursing (3.0)
ASSIST WITH...
College Applications;
Foster Youth Program Applications;
FAFSA/CADAA;Housing Applications;
S a n J o s e S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y - G u a r d i a n S c h o l a r s P r o g r a m
REQUIREMENTS
Must be admitted to SJSU
Must be accepted to SJSU EOP
Submit an application to
Guardian Scholars Program with
document(s) verifying foster
care, ward of the court, legal
guardianship, or
unaccompanied/homeless status
Must participate in SJSU EOP
Summer Bridge (freshmen only)
IMPACTED MAJORS
Visit SJSU Impaction
webpage
https://www.sjsu.edu/a
dmissions/impaction/i
ndex.php)
ASSIST WITH...
FAFSA/CADAA;
Housing Applications;
CONTACT
Schye Bell
408.924.1098
https://www.sjsu.edu/eop/g
uardian-scholars/index.php
This information was provided directly by the foster youth programs from each college/ university. This information was obtained for the 22/23 school year. If a school
is not listed , please contact the school directly.
page 5 of 17 As of 4/5/23
S a n F r a n c i s c o S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y - G u a r d i a n S c h o l a r s
REQUIREMENTS
Ward of the Court letter
Must have spent at least one day
in out-of-home placement
A separate FY Program
Application is required
Due date for the application is
5/1/22
CONTACT
Xochitl Sanchez
415-405-0546
https://eop.sfsu.edu/gsp
Financial Aid: Khushboo Shah
415-338-6091
ASSIST WITH...
Housing
Applications
IMPACTED MAJORS
Please see here:
https://www.calstatela.ed
u/admissions/major-
specific-criteria-fall-
2023
This information was provided directly by the foster youth programs from each college/ university. This information was obtained for the 22/23 school year. If a school
is not listed , please contact the school directly.
page 6 of 17 As of 4/5/23
C a l i f o r n i a S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y L o s A n g e l e s - G u a r d i a n S c h o l a r s
REQUIREMENTS
Apply to Cal State LA
Apply to EOP
Must be a current or former foster
youth
A separate application is required
for GSP
(https://www.calstatela.edu/guardia
nscholars/how-apply#GSPApply)
No deadline to submit an
application.
No Age limit to apply.
Be able to participate in Summer
Bridge (Freshmen only)
Submit Verification of Foster Care
Dependency letter
CONTACT
Martha Contreras
(323)343-3211
https://www.calstatela.edu
/guardianscholars
Financial Aid: Janet
Gonzalez
(323) 343-6260
ASSIST WITH...
College
Applications
Foster Youth
Program
Applications
FAFSA/CADAA
Housing
Applications
C a l i f o r n i a S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y B a k e r s f i e l d - G u a r d i a n S c h o l a r s
REQUIREMENTS
Separate application located at
www.csub.edu/gsp/guardian-scholars-
program-application
Must be between the ages of 17 & 24
Qualify for undergraduate admission to
CSU Bakersfield as a freshman or
transfer student
Apply to the Educational Opportunity
Program (EOP)
Be a California Resident
Qualify for “Independent Student”
status under federal financial aid
guidelines
Apply for financial aid by completing
either the FAFSA or CADAA.
Apply for the Chafee Grant by March
2nd
Be able to participate in EOP Summer
Bridge Program, if a first-time freshman
ASSIST WITH...
Admission to the
university
Transitional program
and support
Priority registration
Hierarchy needs
Emergency funds
Experiences that
enrich students
educationally,
culturally, and socially
Preparation for
graduation and
beyond
CONTACT
IMPACTED MAJORS
Nursing
C a l i f o r n i a S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y C h a n n e l I s l a n d s - D o l p h i n S c h o l a r s
REQUIREMENTS
Currently or were in a foster care placement any time since birth
Currently or previously in guardianship between the ages of 0-18
Currently or previously living with a relative or friend of the family
that was not your biological parent between the ages of 0-18
Having been adopted
Currently or previously experienced homelessness between the ages
of 0-18 for more than 30 days
You are eligible for Dolphin Guardian Scholars resources if you meet
one of the following criteria:
ASSIST WITH...
Academic assistance
Career exploration
Financial literacy
education
Coaching and student
leadership development
Graduate school
preparation
Job and internship
preparation and search
assistance
Guidance with housing,
scholarships, and
community resources
Mentoring
CONTACT
This information was provided directly by the foster youth programs from each college/ university. This information was obtained for the 22/23 school year. If a school
is not listed , please contact the school directly.
page 7 of 17 As of 4/5/23
FOSTER YOUTH
PROGRAMS-UC
U C L o s A n g e l e s - F i r s t S t a r B r u i n G u a r d i a n S c h o l a r s
REQUIREMENTS
Los Angeles County foster youth with an open
DCFS case
Currently in 8th, 9th, and 10th grade (LAUSD
schools preferred)
Able and willing to participate in a 2-4 week
residential component at the university, and
monthly Saturday sessions during the school year
At least a 2.0 GPA and 90% attendance in current
and previous school year, unless there is a
reasonable explanation for participation
Demonstrates maturity and potential to thrive in
a college-prep setting
encouraged to apply online at
https://bgsa.ucla.edu/join/first-start-student-
application by December 3rd, 2022
CONTACT
ASSIST WITH...
College Applications;
Foster Youth Program
Applications;
FAFSA/CADAA
U C L o s A n g e l e s - B r u i n G u a r d i a n S c h o l a r s
REQUIREMENTS
In order to be eligible for the BGS program you
must be an admitted UCLA undergrad or
graduate student that has experienced:
foster care,
houselessness,
juvenile probation,
or identify as an unaccompanied minor.
ASSIST WITH...
College Applications;
Foster Youth Program
Applications;
FAFSA/CADAA
Housing Applications
CONTACT
This information was provided directly by the foster youth programs from each college/ university. This information was obtained for the 22/23 school year. If a school
is not listed , please contact the school directly.
page 8 of 17 As of 4/5/23
U C B e r k l e y - B e r k e l e y H o p e S c h o l a r s
REQUIREMENTS
Verification of former child
welfare status at any time
before 18
Undergraduate or graduate
student
Any age
Adopted and orphaned
ASSIST WITH...
Foster Youth Program
Applications;
FAFSA/CADAA
Housing application
CONTACT
U C S a n t a B a r b a r a - G u a r d i a n S c h o l a r s
REQUIREMENTS
Undergraduate or graduate
student
Any age
Former Child Welfare status
before 18, emancipated youth,
current ward of the court or
Kinship care
CONTACT
Stephany Rubio, program
director
805-314-9090
Sophia Jeffe, coordinator
(805) 451-1407
Financial Aid: Ariana Flores
(805) 893-2386
https://www.sa.ucsb.edu/guar
dianscholars/home
ASSIST WITH...
Foster Youth Program
Applications;
FAFSA/CADAA
Housing application
U C B e r k l e y - B e r k e l e y H o p e S c h o l a r s
U n i v e r s i t y o f C a l i f o r n i a , S a n t a C r u z - R e n a i s s a n c e S c h o l a r s
REQUIREMENTS
Students initiate
enrollment in the program
by completing an interest
form.
There are no requirements
or documentation
required to participate.
CONTACT
Elizabeth Moya
831-459-4819
https://renaissancescholars.
ucsc.edu/index.html
Financial Aid: Celeste Lopez
831-459-2963
ASSIST WITH...
Foster Youth Program
Applications;
FAFSA/CADAA
Housing application
This information was provided directly by the foster youth programs from each college/ university. This information was obtained for the 22/23 school year. If a school
is not listed , please contact the school directly.
page 09 of 17 As of 4/5/23
REQUIREMENTS
Must be a UC Merced Student or have submitted a SIR to UC Merced
Must identify with at least one of the following:
Foster youth - someone who has been in foster care, no matter the length of time or age at
the time of care.
Emancipated Minor (arranged formally and informally) -someone who is a minor (under
age 18 in CA) and is no longer under parental control and/or is financially independent.
Homeless (or at risk of being homeless) - someone who is living in a shelter, on the street, or
“couch hopping”.
Living with Kin (arranged formally or informally) - someone whose care is provided by
relatives, extended family member(s), friends, loved ones, etc. due to any number of
reasons.
Dependent or ward of the court - someone who has received protection from the court and
may have had a legal guardian appointed either by the court or by parental consent.
Orphaned-someone whose parents or legal guardians are deceased, unknown, or absent.
* If you feel you may qualify but don't meet any of the criteria above email
The deadline for the Guardian Scholar application is always the day that the semester
begins.
U n i v e r s i t y o f C a l i f o r n i a , M e r c e d - G u a r d i a n S c h o l a r s
CONTACT
Edith Ramirez
209-228-4235
https://www.sa.ucsb.edu/guardianscholars/home
Financial Aid: Lisa Silveira
209-228-2470
This information was provided directly by the foster youth programs from each college/ university. This information was obtained for the 22/23 school year. If a school
is not listed , please contact the school directly.
page 10 of 17 As of 4/5/23
FOSTER YOUTH
PROGRAMS-
COMMUNITY COLLEGES
C e r r i t o s C o l l e g e - L . I . N . C . S c h o l a r s
REQUIREMENTS
In foster care placement
on or after 13th birthday
Enroll in at least 3 units
Be over the age of 16
CONTACT
Laura Delgado
562-860-2451 xt2398
https://www.cerritos.edu/linc/de
fault.htm
Financial Aid: Leo Lopez
(562) 860-2451 ext. 2390
EOPS: Patricia Robbins Smith
562-860-2451 xt2525
HOUSING
housing available (via
3rd party referral)
housing available during
summer and winter
break
ASSIST WITH..
College Applications;
Foster Youth Program
Applications;
FAFSA/CADAA;
Housing Applications;
EOP&S
L A S o u t h w e s t C o l l e g e - N e x t U p a n d G u a r d i a n S c h o l a r s
NEXT UP REQUIREMENTS
NextUp Program Requirements:
Be enrolled in at least 9 units
Current or former foster youth in California whose
dependency was established or continued on or after
their 13th birthday
Provide a court of verification letter
Be under the age of 26
GUARDIAN SCHOLARS REQUIREMENTS
Guardian Scholars Program:
Current or former foster youth with proof of a Foster
Care Verification Form
Currently enrolled in at least 3 units
Maintain a GPA of a minimum of 2.0
CONTACT
Angelica Arauza
https://www.lasc.edu/services/
nextup
Naomi Hobayan
https://www.lasc.edu/services/
guardian-scholars
213-241-5203
This information was provided directly by the foster youth programs from each college/ university. This information was obtained for the 22/23 school year. If a school
is not listed , please contact the school directly.
page 11 of 17 As of 4/5/23
L A S o u t h w e s t C o l l e g e - N e x t U p a n d G u a r d i a n S c h o l a r s
L A H a r b o r C o l l e g e - N e x t U p ( C A F Y E S )
NEXT UP REQUIREMENTS
Enrolled in 9 units (with DSPS letter),
under the age of 26 at the start of the semester,
CA resident,
in care at the age of 16 (Ward Of Court verified)
CONTACT
Tracye Jones
https://effectiveness.lahc.edu/student_servi
ces/eops/SitePages/Next-Up%20Home.aspx
310-233-4265
HOUSING
housing referrals available through Housing
Navigator
housing not available during summer and
winter break
ASSIST WITH..
College Applications;
Foster Youth Program Applications;
FAFSA/CADAA;
Housing Applications;
EOP&S
P a s a d e n a C i t y C o l l e g e - N e x t U p
NEXT UP REQUIREMENTS
Apply and be admitted to the EOP&S program
Be enrolled in at least 9 units
Have dependency established or continued by the
court on or after your 13th birthday
No older than 25 years of age at the beginning of the
academic year
CONTACT
David Sigala Gomez (NextUp and CAFYES)
https://pasadena.edu/academics/support/eo
ps-foster-youth/nextup.php
626.658.8075
Financial Aid: Geyene Chechyan
Financial AId #: 626.585.7987
HOUSING
housing referrals available through Housing
Navigator
housing available during summer and winter
break
ASSIST WITH...
College Applications;
Foster Youth Program Applications;
FAFSA/CADAA;
Housing Applications;
EOP&S;CAL FRESH, SCHOLARSHIPS,
GRANTS, CHILD CARE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...
EOP&S NextUp Counselor
Financial Assistance
Additional funds for books, school
supplies, meals, transportation, housing
Need-based grant
Tutoring Services
Specialized Workshops
College Tours and Student Conferences
Study Abroad opportunities
Vendor cards (Target, Walmart, grocery
stores, Uber, gas cards, and fast-food
chain cards
Students eligible to receive these additional
services will benefit from extra “over and
above” services exclusive only to EOP&S
NextUp students.
This information was provided directly by the foster youth programs from each college/ university. This information was obtained for the 22/23 school year. If a school
is not listed , please contact the school directly.
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G l e n d a l e C o m m u n i t y C o l l e g e - G u a r d i a n S c h o l a r s L e a r n i n g C o m m u n i t y
GUARDIAN SCHOLARS REQUIREMENTS
Separate application needed for this program
A student who has been in foster care at any point
in their life
Ward of court letter.
Once admitted, students need to complete 3
program requirements each semester:
One 30-minute appointment with an
academic counselor,
Complete one progress check,
Attend one workshop/ event during the
semester.
CONTACT
Kevin Dimatulac
www.glendale.edu/communities
818-240-1000 x 3520
Financial Aid: Linda Carrasco
Financial AId #: 626.585.7987
Financial Aid: [email protected]
EOPS Voicemail line: (818) 240-1000 ex. 6900
HOUSING
housing available during summer and
winter break
ASSIST WITH...
College Applications;
Foster Youth Program Applications;
FAFSA/CADAA;
Housing Applications;
EOP&S;
MSW interns who support student with a
wide range of items
G l e n d a l e C o m m u n i t y C o l l e g e - G u a r d i a n S c h o l a r s L e a r n i n g C o m m u n i t y
M t . S a n A n t o n i o C o l l e g e - R E A C H G u a r d i a n S c h o l a r s
REACH GUARDIAN SCHOLARS REQUIREMENTS
Be 25 years or younger when joining the program
Must have been part of the Foster Care system at least 1 day
after their 13th birthday
CONTACT
Jeze Lopez
909-274-6556
Financial Aid: Marlene Sandoval
Financial AId #: 909-274-5685
Financial Aid: [email protected]
EOPS: Kaitlyn Yrineo
EOPS: [email protected]
EOPS: 909-274-5981
ASSIST WITH...
College Applications;
Foster Youth Program Applications;
FAFSA/CADAA;
Housing Applications;
EOP&S
HOUSING
housing available during summer and
winter break
This information was provided directly by the foster youth programs from each college/ university. This information was obtained for the 22/23 school year. If a school
is not listed , please contact the school directly.
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C o l l e g e o f t h e C a n y o n s - I n s p i r e S c h o l a r s
INSPIRE SCHOLARS
REQUIREMENTS
Ward of the Court letter
Separate Application needed for Inspire
Scholars Program
Priority Application Due Date 1/31/23
CONTACT
Dora Lozano
661-362-3676
www.canyons.edu/inspirescholars
Financial Aid: Carmen Gonzalez
Financial Aid #: 661-362-5242
Financial Aid:
EOPS: Lein Smith
EOPS: [email protected]
EOPS: 661-362-3759
ASSIST WITH...
Academic counseling
University transfer applications
FAFSA/CADAA
EOPS
Connect with contacts to help with Medi-
Cal, CalFRESH applications
S a n t a M o n i c a C o l l e g e - G u a r d i a n S c h o l a r s
REQUIREMENTS
Current or former foster youth
Currently enrolled in at least 9 units*
Between the ages of 18-24 (if over 25, please
email [email protected])
Have not yet attained an AA, AS, or BA
*Not yet enrolled or enrolled in less than 9
units? Please email us!
ASSIST WITH...
Academic, Career and Transfer Counseling
Priority Enrollment
Assistance with Financial Aid & CHAFEE
Applications
Tutoring
Community-based referrals and resources
Independent Living Program (ILP) Referrals
Food Security
Transportation Assistance (bus fee and gas
cards)
Mental Health Therapy (via Telehealth)
Student Success Workshops
CONTACT
Debra Joseph-Locke, Ed. D. - Guardian
Scholars Coordinator, EOPS Supervisor, and
CARE Coordinator
Christina Fuller, M.S.W. - Student Services
Specialist (Guardian Scholars & Dream
Program)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 310-434-4491
Program Website:
www.smc.edu/guardianscholars
Financial Aid:
Phone: 310-434-4343
Fax: 310-434-3650
Email: [email protected]
Interest Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf
pDNmCXV1sZYlWsPZIzDO6LezjMIMzs8FnG
ZVwEgPlOEM2dg/viewform
This information was provided directly by the foster youth programs from each college/ university. This information was obtained for the 22/23 school year. If a school
is not listed , please contact the school directly.
page 14 of 17 As of 4/5/23
E l C a m i n o C o l l e g e - G u a r d i a n S c h o l a r s
L A P i e r c e C o l l e g e - N e x t U P a n d G u a r d i a n S c h o l a r s
L A C i t y C o l l e g e - G u a r d i a n S c h o l a r s & N e x t U p
REQUIREMENTS
Apply to ECC.
Must be a current or former foster youth.
[Documentation can include a Dependency
Verification/ Ward of Court Letter from the
Department of Child and Family Services
(DCFS) or your Social/Community Worker.]
Submission of FAFSA or CADAA.
Note, we have a separate application to apply
but there's no due date as we accept students
on a rolling basis.
ASSIST WITH...
College Applications;
Foster Youth Program Applications;
FAFSA/CADAA;EOP&S;
Housing Applications;
CONTACT
Helen Kang - counselor for Guardian Scholars
Program.
[email protected] for general questions
[email protected] for specific questions
310-660-3593 ext. 7355 [general line]
657-204-0455 [direct line to Helen]
https://www.elcamino.edu/support/resources/g
uardian-scholars/index.aspx
Financial Aid contact - Sharonda Barksdale
(310) 660-3593 ext. 6350
EOPS - Edith Gutierrez
(310) 660-3593 ext. 3470
REQUIREMENTS
Be enrolled in one unit
Been in foster care since age 13 and/or up.
CONTACT
Guardianscholars@ Piercecollege.edu
Lizette Carbajal, NextUp & Guardian Scholars
Coordinator
818-710-2554
ASSIST WITH...
College Applications;
Foster Youth Program Applications;
FAFSA/CADAA;EOP&S;
Housing Applications;
REQUIREMENTS
Guaridan Scholars- current/former foster
youth, at least one enrolled class
NextUp- in foster care of age 13 or over, 25
years old or under at start of the semester, 9
units minimum, CA resident
ASSIST WITH...
College Applications;
Foster Youth Program Applications;
FAFSA/CADAA;EOP&S;
Housing Applications;
CONTACT
Alvaro Aguila
https://www.lacitycollege.edu/Resources/
Guardian-Scholars/Department-Home
Financial Aid - Carrie Apolonio
323-953-4000 ext 2007
EOPS - Sanda Novoa
323-953-4000 ext 2306
This information was provided directly by the foster youth programs from each college/ university. This information was obtained for the 22/23 school year. If a school
is not listed , please contact the school directly.
page 15 of 17 As of 4/5/23
W e s t L o s A n g e l e s C o l l e g e - N e x t U p P r o g r a m
W e s t L o s A n g e l e s C o l l e g e - G u a r d i a n S c h o l a r s
REQUIREMENTS
Qualify for EOPS
Be enrolled in at least 9 units
Current or former foster youth in California whose
310 287-4317
dependency was established or continued on or after
their 13th birthday
Provide a court of verification letter
Be under the age of 26
CONTACT
Angeles Abraham, EOPS
310-287-4317
Maria Mancia
310-287-4530
REQUIREMENTS
Current or former foster
youth with proof of a Foster
Care Verification Form
ASSIST WITH...
College Applications;
Foster Youth Program Applications;
FAFSA/CADAA;
Housing Applications
CAL FRESH, SCHOLARSHIPS,
GRANTS, CHILD CARE
Housing and community services referrals
CONTACT
This information was provided directly by the foster youth programs from each college/ university. This information was obtained for the 22/23 school year. If a school
is not listed , please contact the school directly.
L A T r a d e T e c h n i c a l C o l l e g e - G u a r d i a n S c h o l a r s
REQUIREMENTS
They have applied for
admission to LATTC, or are
already enrolled in the current
semester.
They were formerly or
currently part of the state’s
foster care system.
They are between the ages of
16 and 35.
ASSIST WITH...
Provision of a comfortable virtual//in-person safe
space where foster youth with similar experiences
can network with one another and bond with
friendship and support
Book Grants
Backpacks & Supplies
Life Coaching
Specialized Tutoring Services
Academic and Career Counseling Referrals
Access to affordable housing, employment
opportunities and transportation assistance
Assistance with food insecurities via food pantries,
grocery store gift cards, etc.
Weekly informational/resource workshop sessions
Special Events and Field Trips
page 16 of 17 As of 4/5/23
C o m p t o n C o l l e g e - G u a r d i a n S c h o l a r s
REQUIREMENTS
enrolled in at least one
unit
ages 16 to 26
CONTACT
Tosin Williams
www.compton.edu
(310) 900-1600 ext. 2025
EOPS - (310) 900-1600
ext. 2912
ASSIST WITH...
College Applications
Foster Youth Program
Applications
FAFSA/CADAA;EOP&S
Formerly Incarcerated
Students in Transition
Program
This information was provided directly by the foster youth programs from each college/ university. This information was obtained for the 22/23 school year. If a school
is not listed , please contact the school directly.
page 17 of 17 As of 4/5/23
C i t r u s C o l l e g e - G u a r d i a n S c h o l a r s
REQUIREMENTS
Current or Former
Foster Youth
CONTACT
Jorge Razo
www.compton.edu
626-857-4028
https://www.citruscollege.edu/fkce/
Pages/GuardianScholars.aspx
Financial Aid-Denise Luna
626-963-6323
EOPS - Sara Gonzales-Tapia
(626) 914-8555
ASSIST WITH...
College Applications
Foster Youth Program
Applications
FAFSA/CADAA
EOP&S
