Rising Scholars

Folsom Lake College's Rising Scholars program is committed to serving students who have been impacted by the criminal justice system. We provide a variety of resources that help build solid pathways from incarceration to higher education — and beyond.

Resources include:

• Community: A group of likeminded people — students, professors, staff, community members — dedicated to lifting each other up
• Peer Support: Students who help students in a supportive environment
• Financial Aid Assistance: Access to financial aid
• Counseling: Access to a dedicated counselor, committed to navigating academic pathways
• Tutoring: Peer-to-peer tutoring
• Job Placement: Access to on and off-campus jobs
• Professional Networking: Meet professionals in the field of your choice
• Record Expungement: Access to professionals who specialize in clearing criminal records
• Tattoo Cover-ups: Opportunities to cover up gang and/or hate-related tattoos from our partners at Swan and Sword Tattoo
• Housing: Up-to-date housing options
• Volunteer Opportunities: Access to community organizations all over Northern California

The Rising Scholars program at Folsom Lake College is part of the statewide Rising Scholars Network.