Prospective Students
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Announcement
Spring 2023
Guardian Scholars Program services are being offered in-person on
Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Contact Us
Office Hours
Mon to Thurs, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Fri, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sat & Sun, Closed
What is Guardian Scholars
The Guardian Scholars Program at Orange Coast College is a comprehensive campus support program for students with system affiliation (aka lived experience in the Foster Care and/or Juvenile Justice Systems, as well as those who have experienced similar barriers and challenges).
We provide specialized services and support that includes but is not limited to:
- college on-boarding (application, financial aid, registration, etc.)
- financial resources (textbook awards, fee payment, transportation assistance, emergency grants, etc.)
- academic counseling (major exploration, student education plan, transfer, etc.)
- academic advising/individualized goal setting and case management (navigating college, financial literacy/budgeting, housing, employment, etc.)
- community connection and support
Eligibility:
- Resided in out-of-home placement (i.e., foster care and/or juvenile justice system) on or after 13th birthday*
- Age 30 or younger at the start of the academic year in which the student applies
- Enrolled (or planning to enroll) in at least one unit at Orange Coast College
*A special circumstance supplemental application is available to students that were not formally in care or were under age 13
