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Rising Scholars Program

This program serves justice-impacted students by providing quality education, job training, and many support services.
We will help you to achieve your goals and support you as you transition to college. 

Become part of the Rising Scholar Program and get access to the following services:

Academic counseling from a Rising Scholars counselor
Workshops and mentorship sessions
Free or low-cost textbooks
Expungement clinics
Career Support

And more!

(Once you have your student ID, contact the counseling office and ask for an appointment with the Rising Scholars counselor.)

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Co​ntact Us: 

risingscholars@sac.edu
Call the Continuing Education Counseling Office at (714) 241-5720 or (714) 564-6176
Ask for an appointment with Continuing Education Rising Scholars counselor Patricia Tejeda.


David Moreno-Guardado
Rising Scholars Program Coordinator
📧moreno_david@sac.edu
📞714-241-5825​​
Office Hours: Monday - Wednesday, 4:00 - 8:00 PM
Virtual Office Hours: Thursday & Friday, 3:30 - 7:30 PM

Patricia Tejeda
Rising Scholars Counselor
📞​714-241-5720

Nohemi Mino
Project Rise Advisor
📧 mino_nohemi@sac.edu

Complete the interest form and we will contact you.
Click here for the interest form for Project Rise at Santa Ana College