Hire UP Eligibility

For students to participate in the Hire UP program, they must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• The student has self-certified they have been released from incarceration within the last three years and is current participant in the Rising Scholars Network
  • OR is a CalWORKs recipient;
  • OR is a former foster youth.
• U.S. citizens, eligible non-citizens or exempt from paying nonresident tuition per 68130.5
• New or continuing student enrolled in a certificate or degree program
• Maintain at least half-time enrollment in a certificate or degree program
• Must submit a FAFSA or California Dream Act Application and complete the financial aid application process
• Remain in good academic standing per college policy
• Agrees to share post-pilot employment and or further education information