Foster Youth

Program & Services

Campus Services

On-campus programs provide comprehensive support services for former foster youth in their efforts to gain a university education. Support services for foster youth are housed in programs called Guardian Scholars, Renaissance Scholars, CME Society, Promise Scholars, ACE Scholars or EOP. CSU campuses provide a wide range of services that ensure the admission, retention, and graduation of foster youth.

List of CSU Campus Programs
Types of support services may include:
  • Admission assistance
  • Financial assistance
  • On-campus housing assistance
  • Orientation to college life (e.g. EOP, Summer Bridge)
  • Academic advising and monitoring
  • Counseling and support
  • Peer mentoring
  • Life skills workshops
  • Employment opportunities
  • Social and academic celebrations
  • Career planning and assistance
  • Student Drop-In Center