Guardian Scholars



Guardian Scholars Program 


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The UCR Guardian Scholars program provides a network of resources to students who are "aging out" or "emancipating" from the foster care system to facilitate their successful pursuit of higher education.
The program draws on the resources, strength and support of the UCR community to provide scholars with a comprehensive college experience and the opportunity to explore and realize their full potential.

Supports and Services

  • Financial aid assistance and counseling
  • Year-round on-campus housing
  • Academic and professional mentoring
  • Health and counseling services
  • Peer mentoring and student programming
  • Admission and enrollment assistance
  • Employment assistance and career counseling
  • UCR Host program (applicants may spend one day and night on campus to get a feel for life at UCR)

Eligibility

  • Youth aged 17-25 who have emancipated from foster care
  • Copy of Ward of the Court documentation
  • Qualify for "independent student status" under financial aid guidelines
  • Qualify for admission to UCR as a freshman or transfer student

Dr. Tuppett Yates 951-827-4991

Program Director:

Dr. Tuppett Yates

Assistant Professor of Psychology & Director, UCR Guardian Scholars



More Information

General Campus Information

University of California, Riverside
900 University Ave.
Riverside, CA 92521
Tel: (951) 827-1012

Department Information

UCR Guardian Scholars
Michael Paul Wong
UCR Academic Resource Center
Surge Building 156
900 University Ave.
Riverside, CA 92521

E-mail: michaelpaul.wong@ucr.edu

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