Guardian Scholars Program
Monday-Thursday: 8:30am - 4:30pm | Friday: 8:30am - 1:00pm
For any general questions please call or email us at:
Phone: (310) 287-4317
Maria Mancia | Phone: (310) 287-4530 | Email: Manciam@wlac.edu
Wayne Nguyen | Phone: (310) 287-4317 | Email: Nguyenht3@wlac.edu
Marie Medina | Phone: (310) 287-4317 | Email: MedinaM@wlac.edu
Kizah Vaughn | Phone: (310) 287-4317 | Email: Vaughnkk@wlac.edu
Araceli Alvarez-Nunez | Phone: (310) 287-4317 | Email: AlvareA4@wlac.edu
Program Eligibility
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Be a Current or Former Foster Youth between the ages of 18-24 years old
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Apply to West Los Angeles College
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Enroll in a min. of 9-12 units
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Maintain a min. of 2.00 G.P.A.
The GOAL is to assist, support, nurture, engage, and motivate current and former foster youth in their journey to obtain an associate of arts degree, certificate, or transfer to a four year university through various campus and community resources.
Support Services
Are you a current or former foster youth and need assistance in applying for any of the following resources?
Support Services Include:
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Academic Advisement
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Access to Computers
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Assistance with course enrollment
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Assistance with Financial Aid & CHAFEE
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Career Counseling
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Community-Based Referrals and Resources
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Employment Assistance
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Housing Referrals
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Independent Living Program (ILP)
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Meal Assistance
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Mental Health Referrals
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Mentoring
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Network Building
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Priority Registration
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Student drop-in center
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Student Success Workshops
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Transportation Assistance
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Text book Assistance
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Tutoring
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University Filed Trips