Get educational support for students exiting the foster care system
City College of San Francisco (CCSF)Information Status
The Guardian Scholars Program helps students exiting the foster care system by providing a comprehensive support program to help them complete a GED, achieve an A.A. degree, complete a certificate program or transfer to a four-year college. Services include priority registration, academic and personal counseling, textbook and transportation assistance, clothing closet and scholarship information.
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What to do next
Ways to connect
Visit this link - https://www.ccsf.edu/.../guardian-scholars-eligibility-application
Visit the link to find eligibility requirements and apply online.
Details
Schedule
CCSF Guardian Scholars is an open enrollment program. Students may be in the program for a maximum of 6 semesters (Fall & Spring).
Documentation Needed to Enroll
"Ward of the Court" or "Out of Home Placement " verification letter or other verification which notes applicant was in care for 6 or more months; requested from Social Worker, AB12 staff, Probation Officer or by CA Foster Care Ombudsperson.
ADA Accessible
Yes
Free
Yes
Counties Served
San Francisco
States
California
Eligibility requirements
Eligibility Requirements
Foster youth (current or former), Must be a CA resident. Must be current or former foster youth that was in care for one full year and 18 -25 at time of initial application., Adults (18+)
Citizenship Requirements
No citizenship requirements
Locations
This service does not have a location or its location is private. This program can be accessed in San Francisco, California.
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What to do next
Ways to connect
Visit this link - https://www.ccsf.edu/.../guardian-scholars-eligibility-application
Visit the link to find eligibility requirements and apply online.