Rising Scholars
Helping Students Achieve Their Full Potential
The Sierra College Rising Scholars Program, a member of the California Community College Chancellors Office Rising Scholars Network, is dedicated to fostering the academic, personal, and professional success of justice-involved and justice-impacted students. The program specifically supports students enrolled in Dual Enrollment, Academic Enrichment, and part-time/full-time students residing at Auburn Juvenile Hall and high school students attending Placer County Office of Education’s Alternative High School, iCARE.
Rising Scholars offers a range of on-campus services designed to help justice-involved and justice-impacted students navigate their educational journey, including personalized assistance with enrollment and financial aid processes, as well as support in identifying and accessing relevant college programs and services. The program is committed to assessing individual needs and connecting students to Sierra College resources that support their success.
Getting Started at Sierra College
Sierra College is dedicated to ensuring all students have the opportunity to pursue their education. We want to help you advance in your academic path, achieve your goals and create a brighter future for yourself.
If you need any assistance as you are going through the enrollment process, do not hesitate to contact Rising Scholars.
Campus Programs and Services
Academic Help
Receive free help with your studies by using our Tutoring, Math, and Writing Centers. We also offer free student tech support if you need help with any Sierra College technologies.
Basic Needs Resources
Our Basic Needs Center can help you access free and discounted food, housing, transportation and health services.
Career and Transfer
Receive guidance and support to research career options, prepare for transfer to a four-year university or seek internship opportunities. Discover your interests using our free, online Career Coach Tool.
Student Support Services
Find a wide range of programs that offer individualized support for a variety of needs. You may qualify for multiple programs.
Scholarships
We offer a large number of scholarships and awards for students from all walks of life and circumstances. Learn more about your Financial Aid options and consider attending our free Financial Aid workshops.
Campus Life
There are a variety of ways to get involved and meet other students who share similar interests, including clubs, student government, campus activities and more.
Community colleges are key to enhancing employment opportunities and boosting incomes among students who are justice-involved or justice-impacted. Using education to empower those who have been incarcerated will help…redirect the criminal justice system toward restoration.
Excerpt from Vision 2030: A Roadmap for California Community colleges
Contact Us
Higher education can have a profoundly life-changing impact on our justice-involved and justice-impacted community members by providing access to new skill-building and learning opportunities. If you are interested in connecting with Sierra College Rising Scholars to collaborate or request our attendance at your event, please contact us.
Rising Scholars
Building LR, Room 133
Summer: M-Th, 9am – 4pm or by appointment