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Guardian Scholars Program

Moreno Valley College Guardian Scholars Program is committed to supporting current and former foster youth exiting the foster care system. Our goal is to serve as a resource for young scholars by assisting in their development and equipping them with the educational and interpersonal skills necessary to become self-supporting, community leaders, role models, and competent professionals in their selected fields.

We strive to provide a comprehensive program that collaborates with on-campus and off-campus networks to provide support and services to help ensure your academic success. You will have a designated Counselor and Student Success Coach assisting you throughout your educational journey here at MVC. This approach contributes to the quality, depth and success of the student's positive college experience.

Download the Intake Form/Applicationpdf  View Important Dates and Reminderspdf

 

Services

• Enrollment Services
• College application assistance
• Help with moving through the orientation and counseling process
• FAFSA and Chafee Grant applications assistance
• Priority registration
• Academic Services
• Personalized academic counseling and advising
• Course selection and development of a Student Educational Plan
• Personalized Student Success Coach assistance
• Tutorial services
• Student success workshops
• Referrals to Counseling Services and Student Health & Psychological Services

 

Eligibility

• Be a current or former foster youth
• Submit Guardian Scholars Applicationpdf
• Be a current or prospective MVC student
• Submit Dependency Verification Letter (also known as Ward of Court letter). This letter can be obtained from your county's child welfare agency, your former social worker, or the Independent Living Program (ILP)). Please turn in a copy of your Dependency Verification Letter to Sylvia Livingston in the Parkside Complex, Room 17.

If you qualify for Guardian Scholars, you may be eligible for additional educational and financial support services through Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)/NextUp. Your student success coach will let you know your eligibility. Learn more information on the EOPS page.

 

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Services

Guardian Scholars assists students with navigating and getting the most out of college.

• Navigate Enrollment Services
• MVC application, orientation, assessment, and counseling
• FAFSA and Chafee Grant applications
• Priority registration
• Financial help: textbooks, supplies, and services related to transportation, housing or food
• Educational Planning
• Counseling and advising
• Course selection and devleopment of a Student Educational Plan
• Student success workshops
• Tutorial services
• Student Engagement
• University tours and cultural field trips
• Peer mentoring
• Annual Foster Care Awareness Event: Voices and Visions

 

Resources

Please visit the following links for additional resources and information:

• The Chafee Grant is an educational grant specifically for former foster youth attending college
• Resources and Planning Materials for Success in College
• California Youth Connection is a youth led organization that seeks to transform the foster care system through legislative and policy change
• NextUP offers foster youth opportunities and resources at California Community Colleges

 

Contact Us

To receive more information and to join our program, please contact:

Lucy Razo, Counselor EOPS/NextUP and Guardian Scholars (909) 294-6913
Sylvia Livingston, Student Success Coach EOPS/NextUP and Guardian Scholars (951) 217-9302
Location:	Parkside Complex Room 17
Phone Number:	(951) 571-6110
Virtual Hours:	Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4 pm