Guardian Scholars Program
West Los Angeles College
SERVICE PLANNING AREA:
SPA 5: West
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 include: academic advisement; access to computers; assistance with course enrollment; assistance with financial aid & CHAFEE; career counseling; community-based referrals and resources; employment assistance; housing referrals; independent living program (ILP); meal assistance; mental health referrals; mentoring; network building; priority registration; student drop-in center; student success workshops; transportation assistance; text book assistance; tutoring; and university filed trips.
ADDRESS:
9000 Overland Ave.tudent Services Building, 3rd Floor (Inside EOP&S)
Culver City, CA 90230
HOURS:
Monday-Thursday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm | Friday: 8:30 am-1:00 pm
WEBSITE:
http://www.wlac.edu/Guardian-Scholars/index.aspx
SERVICE CONTACT:
Maria Mancia
Manciam@wlac.edu
310.287.4530
PHONE:
310.287.7255 /
OTHER CONTACTS:
None
ADDITIONAL INFO:
Eligibility
Be a current or former foster youth between the ages of 18-24 years old. Apply to West Los Angeles College: enroll in a min. of 9-12 units and maintain a minimum of 2.00 G.P.A.
How Best To Access
For any general questions please call or email us at: 310.287.7255 or Guardianschorlars@wlac.edu