Transfer Opportunities for Rising Scholars Students
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Many colleges and universities across the country recognize the strengths, resilience, and potential of justice-impacted students. The institutions below offer programs, support services, or educational opportunities designed specifically for formerly incarcerated individuals or students impacted by the criminal legal system.
Transfer to a California State University (CSU)
The California State University system offers affordable pathways to bachelor's degrees and career advancement. Several CSU campuses participate in Project Rebound and other student success initiatives that support formerly incarcerated and justice-impacted students. These programs provide mentorship, academic support, resource navigation, and community connections that help students successfully transition from community college to university life.
Project Rebound at Fresno State supports formerly incarcerated students as they transition into higher education and work toward their academic and career goals. The program provides academic support, mentorship, assistance with admissions and enrollment, and other campus resources.
Project Rebound at CSUF empowers formerly incarcerated students to pursue higher education through admissions assistance, academic support, financial aid guidance, mentoring, and leadership development opportunities. The program is committed to helping students build brighter futures through education and community.
As one of the longest-running Project Rebound campuses, Cal State LA supports students impacted by incarceration through advocacy, academic advising, university exposure opportunities, transfer partnerships, and career readiness services. The program's mission is to transform lives and communities through higher education.
Project Rebound at CSUSB provides comprehensive support for justice-involved students seeking a bachelor's degree. Services include mentorship, academic guidance, admissions support, career development, and connections to campus resources that help students successfully navigate university life and achieve their educational goals.
Project Rebound at SDSU works with formerly incarcerated and justice-impacted students interested in transferring to and succeeding at the university. Students receive personalized academic advising, enrollment support, leadership development opportunities, and connections to financial aid and community resources.
Sacramento State's Project Rebound assists formerly incarcerated students in preparing, applying, enrolling, and graduating from the university. The program provides counseling, mentoring, academic resources, career development support, and a strong community dedicated to student success.
CSULB offers comprehensive support through its Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and Guardian Scholars initiatives. These programs provide academic advising, financial aid support, mentoring, transitional programming, and community-building opportunities for students from historically underserved backgrounds. Students interested in learning more about support services for justice-impacted students are encouraged to contact the university directly.
Transfer to a Historically Black College and University (HBCU)
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have long been leaders in expanding educational opportunity, promoting student success, and creating pathways for historically underserved communities. Several HBCUs have developed programs specifically designed to support justice-impacted, formerly incarcerated, or currently incarcerated students as they pursue bachelor's degrees and beyond.