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.
Counseling with Cristal Gallegos & Application Assistance with Liz CamboiaFor more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Liz Camboia, MJC Foster Youth Liaison (209) 575-6480 / CamboiaL@mjc.edu YESS ILP Workshop Information or for General Questions - mjcguardianscholars@yosemite.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
- Retention services
- Social events
- Scholarship opportunities
- Skill development workshops
- Technology workshops
- Laptops & Hotspots
- and more