Welcome to Rising Scholars
Rising Scholars at Allan Hancock College is a support program off of Hancock's Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) and supports our justice-impacted students. Our team works directly with United States Penitentiary of Lompoc and the Central Coast community to expand opportunities and to build strong pathways from incarceration to educational achievement. Several off-campus resources are available to students.
If you are a justice-impacted student, please contact our office and find out what support is available to you.
Contact Information and Social Media
Graciela Rubalcaba-Munoz
Rising Scholars Specialist
805-922-6966 ext. 3750
To qualify for the Rising Scholars program:
- Must be current or formally incarcerated
- Enrolled at Allan Hancock College
- Includes noncredit classes
What the Rising Scholars Program can offer you (but not limited to):
- Laptop lending
- Open computer lab
- School supplies
- Tutoring
- Connection to campus and community resources
- University field trips
- Special events
- Peer mentoring and counseling
- Transportation assistance
Scheduling Appointments
Other Campus Resources
EOPS PROGRAMSThe mission of the EOPS, CARE, NextUp, and CalWORKs Programs is to minimize barriers and to assist educationally and economically disadvantaged eligible students in achieving their educational and career goals.
