Rising Scholars
What is Rising Scholars?
Finish Your Education. Get Job Training. Receive Counseling & Support. Rising Scholars can help the formerly incarcerated/justice impacted transition back to school and into the community. This program is 100% free to anyone living in California.
How We Came to Be:
In 2016, Continuing Education Counselors started visiting classrooms in all 5 Orange County jails. In 2018, Project RISE (name changed to Rising Scholars in 2024) was formed as more formerly incarcerated and justice impacted students enrolled in classes here at SCC.
What Our Students Say:
“It's great to be treated like a real human being, a person and not a former convict."
“I learned a long time ago when resources are available that can change your life, you don't sit there. This [program] has been a miracle for me."
“Rancho Santiago has had part in not only in my education but also in my recovery of life."
