Benefits & Services
The Promise Scholars Program provides intensive and highly personalized academic and social support to foster youth admitted to the program:
- Dedicated campus support staff
- Priority placement for campus housing
- Academic and career advising including resume, cover letter development and job-seeking skills
- Scholarship assistance
- Tutoring services
- Psychological counseling
- Priority Registration
- Referrals for on and off campus support services
- Aftercare Support with Community Service Agency-Child Welfare
Eligibility & Application
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)
- Special cases will be reviewed by the Director of EOP and Promise Scholars
Scholars Applicants should meet the following eligibility criteria:
- 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 leadership
The Promise Scholars Program does not have a formal application deadline. Eligible students will be admitted into our program on a continual basis.
If you think you're eligible and would like to apply, please complete the Application Form.
Updated: November 22, 2024