Guardian Scholars

Guardian Scholars, supports current and former foster youth students in the form of counseling, application assistance, resources, and multicultural programs that offer a supportive space where students can thrive and be academically successful. We offer one-on-one academic, personal, and career counseling, as well as guidance, resources and referrals to services on and off campus.

*Students must have been in foster care between the ages of 13-18, at least one day, up until age 25.

Welcome to Fall 2022 at MJC!

Meet Foster Youth Support Team at MJC - Learn about Guardian Scholars - Connect with other students - Transfer information for CSU Stanislaus Promise Scholar Program

August 24th, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Music 101, East Campus

**RSVP for a Chance to Win a $50 Amazon Card! *RSVP Not Required**

Student parking is free through August 19^th. The closest student parking lot to the event is lot 108, on the corner of Tully Road and Stoddard Avenue. MUSIC 101 Maps & Parking

Pizza, drinks and snacks will be provided, as well as some MJC Swag!

(Food and swag will be given on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last.)

Counseling with Cristal Gallegos & Application Assistance with Liz Camboia

For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Liz Camboia, MJC Foster Youth Liaison

(209) 575-6480 / CamboiaL@mjc.edu

SERVICES PROVIDED

Applying to MJC
Academic advising
Chafee grant application assistance
Core Step Completion - Orientation, Placement, and Degree Planning
Financial Aid Options and application assistance
Navigating college
Preparing for success or reentry
Priority Registration
Referrals
Transfer planning
Career counseling
Personal counseling

RESOURCES PROVIDED

Book Vouchers (ask about EOP&S)
Graduation assistance
Mentorship
Monthly Meetings
Retention services
Social events
Scholarship opportunities
Skill development workshops
Technology
and more

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