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New Numbers, Same Classes! Some of our most important general education classes have new course numbers and names effective this Fall. Don't miss your GE requirements and read your Mountie email for more information!

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Services & Benefits

The Rising Scholars Program provides educational assistance to Mt. SAC students who have been negatively affected by the U.S. judicial system. The program utilizes an asset-based methodology to assists students' development through education. Our services and benefits help students to achieve their educational and career goals.

      • Financial Resources
        • If permitted support with supplies for course(s)
        • Book support
        • Requires appointment with Rising Scholars Counselor
      • Advocacy
        • Community Referrals
        • Legal Aid
        • Expungement Clinics
      • Enrichment Workshops
        • Offered Fall and Spring Semesters
        • Leadership Seminars
        • Students must attend a minimum of 2 workshops per semester (one being related to career exploration and the other is based on student interest
        • Students can choose from:
          • Financial Literacy workshop
          • Writing a resume and cover letter workshop
          • Interview prep workshop
          • Mock interviews
          • Organizational skills/ time management
          • Learning to ask for what you need - communication & assertiveness
      • Counseling
        • Individual One-On-One Counseling
        • Requires Appointment With Counselor
        • Students can meet with a counselor for academic, personal, and/ or career development advising
      • Tutoring
        • Free writing tutoring
      • Computers
        • Available For Use During Office Hours
        • Accessing Mt. SAC Portal
        • Homework
        • Research
        • Working on resumes/ cover letters/ job applications
        • Finding jobs/ researching employers
      • Career Information
        • Students can register for Career Exploration Seminars offered during Fall/ Spring
        • Student employment referrals to the Mt. SAC Student Services Employment and Education Development (SSEED) Program
      • Cultural Activities
        • Enrichment outings to create social solidarity and cohesion, foster social inclusion, community empowerment, enhance confidence, civic pride, and tolerance.
        • Requites Sign Up
      • Peer Mentoring
        • Only first year and Scholars on academic probation will be assigned a peer mentor
      • Coping/Fax/Email
        • Students can print/ fax employment-related material such as resumes, cover letters, and/or job applications
        • Case related documents copied, emailed , and/or faces