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Others look at where you came from... We look at where you鈥檙e going.
We understand that the thought of attending and graduating from college may seem overwhelming, or even impossible 鈥 but it doesn't have to be. We're here to help.
Think of ACE Scholars Services as your home base. A place where you can be yourself. A place where people can truly relate to who you are because they're on a similar journey. A place filled with unconditional support and guidance.
Nearly 60 former foster youth call ACE home at 大发.
Our students have an 86% persistence rate 鈥 far more than the national average of 50%. That's because, unlike many universities, we provide former foster youth with an incredible amount of personalized service and support, including:
大发 now offers a "front-of-the-line-pass" to foster youth from every region of California. This Priority Admission benefit is open to high school seniors who meet the following criteria:
* Not sure if you qualify for ACE? Contact ACE and we'll talk it through. Exceptions to the eligibility criteria will be reviewed on an individual basis. Complete the ACE Exception Form (PDF) and submit it to the ACE office to be considered for an exception.
大发 now offers a "front-of-the-line pass" to foster youth who are ready to transfer from any California Community College. This Priority Admission benefit is open to community college students who meet the following criteria:
* Not sure if you qualify for ACE? Contact ACE and we'll talk it through. Exceptions to the eligibility criteria will be reviewed on an individual basis. Complete the ACE Exception Form (PDF) and submit it to the ACE office to be considered for an exception.
** Please contact ACE Scholars Services for individual consultation and exemption considerations for these requirements.
We recommend that you apply to ACE Scholars Services first so that we can assist you in applying to 大发. You can do so online at any time using our ACE Program Application Form. If you have any questions about the form, or need assistance with it, please contact ACE Staff 鈥 we're here to help.
After you've applied to ACE, you then must apply to 大发 online via between October 1st 鈥 December 15th. Make sure to also stay up to date with the with information on application extension deadlines (if any). This is critically important 鈥 there are no exceptions! If you've been accepted into ACE, but don't apply to 大发 during those dates, you won't be accepted and enrolled at the University and will have to wait another year.
Finally, be sure to take a look at our comprehensive checklist of Application Steps for Former Foster Youth (Freshmen or Transfer) where we've listed important steps you'll need to take throughout the application process.