SACSchool of Continuing EducationStudent ServicesRising Scholars

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    Welcome to the Rising Scholars Program!

    The Rising Scholars Program serves justice-impacted students.
    The program offers quality education, job training, and many support services. We work to ensure that students achieve their goals and feel supported with their transition to college.

    Get academic counseling from a Rising Scholars counselor
    Workshops and mentorship sessions
    Free or low-cost textbooks
    Expungement clinics
    Career Support
    Join the Project Rise student club
    And many more free student services!

    To sign up, click the button below and register for a class. You can also visit our campus and register there​. Once you have your student ID, contact the counseling office and ask for an appointment with the Rising Scholars counselor.

    Click here to register now for the Rising Scholars program at Santa Ana College​

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    WHat Do you Want to Do?

    Complete the Interest Form below to learn more about Rising Scholars. 
    Click here for the interest form for Project Rise at Santa Ana College

    Contact 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.

    Patricia Tejeda
    Rising Scholars Counselor
    714-241-5720

    Nohemi Mino
    Project Rise Advisor
    mino_nohemi@sac.edu


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