Rising Scholars Program
The Citrus College Rising Scholars program assists students impacted by the justice system. We are here to help current and former justice-involved youth obtain access, retention and success in their college pathway at Citrus College.
Our goal is to provide unique services, individualized counseling, career information, community referrals, cultural activities and enrichment workshops, as well as academic and personal guidance, to help empower students on their educational journey to earning an associate degree, a career technical certificate, and/or transfer to a college or university. We are here to ensure you achieve your educational goals and feel supported along your way!
Program Eligibility, Services, and Benefits
Currently on or has been on parole, adult probation, or AB 109
Formerly incarcerated or has been system impacted
Academic, career and transfer counseling
Assistance with financial aid and Chafee Grant applications
Food pantry assistance
Outside study area
One-on-one support
Priority registration
Scholarship resources for probation and foster/kinship students
School supplies
Student success workshops
Technology support
Textbook vouchers
Counseling and Advisement Services
Monday and Tuesday for fall 2025
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., SS 249 (please see the Counseling and Advisement Center front desk for assistance)
3-Peat petitions (to register for the same class for the third time)
Assistance with Online Transcript Evaluation Form
California College Promise Grant Petitions
Clearing prerequisites for registration
Early Alert referral
English and mathematics placement questions
General information/questions
Questions about holds or current academic standing
Registration assistance
Student Education Plan (SEP) for one or two semesters
Transcript evaluation assistance
Transfer information and application assistance
Unit increase
Office Hours and Location
Office Location:
Student Services Building, SS 249
Fall 2025 hours from August 25 to December 12, 2025
Wednesday through Friday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m
Contact Us
Dr. Betzabel Martinez Bleech
Student Equity and Success Programs Director
Counseling Programs and Services
(626) 914-8719
Contact me via email:
bmartinez@citruscollege.edu
