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Bakersfield Community College - community college
FYSI

Contact: Joan Wegner
(661)395-4011

1801 Panorama Drive
Bakersfield, CA  93305

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Cal Poly San Luis Obispo - 4 year public university
Student Academic Services

Contact: Susan Sparling
(805) 756-2301

Building 081, Room 07
San Luis Obispo, CA  93407

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EOP will help ease the transition from your current school to Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and provides services in the following areas to help you succeed at this campus: admissions, financial assistance, orientation, academic support, as well as academic and personal advising.

California State University, Bakersfield - 4 year public university
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)

Contact: Keith Powell
(661)654-2276

9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA   9331

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The EOP program is offered under Student Services . The Educational Opportunity Program is charged with improving access and retention of low-income and first generation students. An EOP student is one who has the potential to perform satisfactorily in CSU but who has not been able to realize this potential because of economic or educational background. The program provides admission, academic, and financial assistance to eligible undergraduate students.

California State University, Fresno - 4 year public university
Renaissance Scholars Program

Contact: Kizzy Lopez
(559)278-5055

5150 N. Maple Avenue M/S JA 62
Fresno, CA  93740

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Youth Served: 30

The Renaissance Scholars Program at CSU Fresno offers comprehensive services including access to year-round housing, scholarship opportunities, admissions assistance, university orientation, financial aid assistance, academic advising, career counseling, individual and group counseling, social activities, mentoring opportunities, leadership opportunities, and student advocacy.

California State University, Monterey Bay - 4 year public university
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)

Contact: Berj Amir
(831)582-5148

100 Campus Center, Bldg. 47
Seaside, CA  93955

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Youth Served: 10

The purpose of the Educational Opportunity Program at Cal State Monterey Bay is threefold. First, we provide access for low income and underrepresented students with potential for academic success by making higher education a possibility. Second, once you have been admitted to the University, we work intensively with you during you first year by providing support and services such as Summer Bridge, counseling, advising and study skill workshops. As EOP students you are given responsibilities that will ensure that will help keep you on the right track. Third, we continue to be available to you up until you graduate to further develop your educational and career goals.

California State University, Stanislaus - 4 year public university
Promise Scholars

Contact: Wanda Bonnell
(209)667-3108

801 West Monte Vista Avenue
Turlock, CA  95382

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Youth Served: 26

The Promise Scholars Program offers comprehensive services including financial aid, supportive counseling, housing, academic counseling, and technological resources.

College of the Sequoias - community college
YESS Program

Contact: Linda Paredez
(559)737-4842

915 S. Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA  93277

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The community college Youth Empowerment Strategies for Success (YESS) programs are designed to assist current and former foster and probation youth successfully navigate the community college system while simultaneously teaching them basic life skills. YESS program services include dedicated program staff that assist students complete the FAFSA, Chafee grant application and other financial aid forms, refer and assist youth to access campus and community based resources and provide experience-based life skills training.

Cuesta College - community college
YESS Program

Contact: Mimi Feliciano-Hix
(805)546-3156

P.O. Box 8106
San Luis Obispo,, CA  93403

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The community college Youth Empowerment Strategies for Success (YESS) programs are designed to assist current and former foster and probation youth successfully navigate the community college system while simultaneously teaching them basic life skills. YESS program services include dedicated program staff that assist students complete the FAFSA, Chafee grant application and other financial aid forms, refer and assist youth to access campus and community based resources and provide experience-based life skills training.

Fresno City College - community college
YESS Program

Contact: Carol Davies
(559)999-9320

1101 E. University Ave
Fresno, CA  93741

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The community college Youth Empowerment Strategies for Success (YESS) programs are designed to assist current and former foster and probation youth successfully navigate the community college system while simultaneously teaching them basic life skills. YESS program services include dedicated program staff that assist students complete the FAFSA, Chafee grant application and other financial aid forms, refer and assist youth to access campus and community based resources and provide experience-based life skills training.

Hartnell College - community college
YESS Program

Contact: Margie Wiebusch
(831)755-6923

411 Central Ave.
Salinas, CA  93901

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The community college Youth Empowerment Strategies for Success (YESS) programs are designed to assist current and former foster and probation youth successfully navigate the community college system while simultaneously teaching them basic life skills. YESS program services include dedicated program staff that assist students complete the FAFSA, Chafee grant application and other financial aid forms, refer and assist youth to access campus and community based resources and provide experience-based life skills training.

San Joaquin Delta College - community college
YESS Program

Contact: Carol Hatch
(209)954-5552

5151 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA  95207

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The community college Youth Empowerment Strategies for Success (YESS) programs are designed to assist current and former foster and probation youth successfully navigate the community college system while simultaneously teaching them basic life skills. YESS program services include dedicated program staff that assist students complete the FAFSA, Chafee grant application and other financial aid forms, refer and assist youth to access campus and community based resources and provide experience-based life skills training.

Santa Barbara City College - community college
FYSI

Contact: Wendy MacGregor
(805)965-0581, ext. 8746

721 Cliff Dr
Santa Barbara, CA  93109

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University of California, Santa Barbara - 4 year public university
Guardian Scholars

Contact: Lisa Przekop
(805) 893-3873

552 University Road
Santa Barbara, CA  93106

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Youth Served: 10

The UCSB Guardian Scholars Program supports the academic and personal success for students who have been part of the foster care system. This support includes academic support, enrichment services, student advocacy, career guidance, peer networking, housing assistance, and financial aid advising Program Goals: • Ensure incoming students experience a smooth transition into the UCSB community • Provide a network of services to enhance the educational experiences of students from matriculation through graduation • Establish a network of campus personnel who will assist students as they process all university business matters (Financial Aid, Housing, registration, etc.). • Provide academic advising that supports academic success • Provide leadership opportunities that enhance personal growth, career enhancement, and graduate school opportunities • Build a peer support network in which currently enrolled students serve as mentors to prospective students considering higher education • Participate in advocacy efforts both on campus and statewide to promote awareness of issues affecting foster youth. Program Services: • Student advocacy • Academic advising • Navigation of campus resources • Assistance with financial, housing, and registration issues • Mentoring • Referral to other campus and off-campus services • Social support • Career Guidance • Leadership development