Cuyamaca Rising Scholars Program
Cuyamaca College is resolved to facilitate the successful navigation of justice-involved students. The Cuyamaca Rising Scholars Program provides college support services for students who are justice-involved, formerly incarcerated, on probation, or who have parole supervision.
Our Mission:
Breaking the cycle of incarceration through education and community.
How We Can Help:
- Mentorship
- Rising Scholars Community Group
- Priority Registration
- Enrollment Support
- Laptop and hotspot rentals for the semester
- Tutoring- Request a Tutoring Appointment
- Transfer Guidance
- Referrals to campus support services and community resources
- Comprehensive Educational Plan, Consortium agreement, and Academic Renewal
- Funding support toward textbooks, school supplies, and MTS Pronto semester pass
- Housing and employment support
Students make a program commitment to meet with the Rising Scholar peer mentor and/or Counselor twice a semester to receive services.
Ways to Meet with Rising Scholars Program:
1st Tuesday of every month Rising Scholars Virtual Community Group Check-ins, email Octavio for Zoom link.
Make an appointment with a member of the Rising Scholars Team. Fall 2026 hours and contacts are listed here