a population that not only reflects the diversity of the university itself. Resilient Scholars Overview
Our Purpose
The purpose of initiating an Educational Opportunity Resilient Scholars Program for emancipated youth is to identify student’s potential for success at the pre-college stage and continue through an interactive admissions process. A limited number of candidates who may not be regularly admitted to the university but who have demonstrated that they have the motivation and potential to graduate, are granted special admission consideration. Our program methods benefit former foster youth by providing multiple campus resources. Students will have access and a personal point of contact with over 20 campus departments including the health and counseling centers, financial aid and admissions & records, the career center and student housing. Without support services, less than 1% of all foster youth who attend a four year university graduate from college, yet with departmental liaisons similar college programs suggest that the enrollment rate will rise up to 20%.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower former foster youth through higher education, and our program is committed to helping students exiting the foster care system succeed. Upon graduating each student will be equipped with educational and interpersonal skills, helping them to be engaged citizens who go on to lead productive, meaningful lives.
Our Values
We cherish Relationships with others
We emphasize Learning
We encourage Wellness
We act with Integrity
We strive for Excellence
We demonstrate Resiliency
We exemplify personal & social Responsibility
Our Goals
Our primary goal is make sure all emancipated foster youth at CSUN have access to key campus resources to include, but not limited to:
- Admissions & Records
- Learning Resource Center
- Year-round Housing
- Financial Aid
- Klotz Student Health Center
