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Serving California's Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Community College Students.

The California Community Colleges are committed to serving students who have been impacted by the criminal justice system. Colleges supporting these students proudly form the Rising Scholars Network.

Ensuring a Commitment to Quality and Student Success

We are a network of California Community Colleges committed to serving incarcerated and formerly incarcerated students by providing degree-granting programs in correctional facilities and on-campus support for students who have experienced the criminal justice system. We partner with every community college to build strong pathways from incarceration to higher education. Learn more about a program in your area.