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
