Apply to Guardian Scholars

GSP Participant Eligibility

To be eligible for the Guardian Scholars program, you must be:
  • A student who is admitted to SJSU
  • Enrolled at least part-time (6 units) at SJSU
  • A current or former youth who experienced Foster Care or identify as
    • Dependent/Ward of the Court
    • Under Legal Guardianship
    • AB12 Eligible
    • Independent Student Status as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

*EOP acceptance is no longer required to apply to Guardian Scholars.

GSP FALL 2023 APPLICATON

STEP 1: SJSU ADMISSION

Apply to SJSU for Fall 2023 between October 1 - November 30, 2022 via Cal State Apply. 
 
  • Be sure to indicate the following in both sections, if any of the statements apply:
    • CSU application: if one or more apply; former and current foster youth, ward of the court, unaccompanied or homeless youth, and youth under legal guardianship.

STEP 2: GSP APPLICATION

Apply to GSP for Fall 2023 by July 14th for priority consideration 
 
  • We can not process/accept an incomplete application to be fair and equitable to all students.
  • Students may apply to GSP as long as the application is open however, participation may be delayed until the start of the following semester if an application is submitted after the due date.

STEP 3: FAFSA/CA DREAM ACT APPLICATION

  • As part of your GSP application, you must have a current FAFSA or CA Dream Act application completed and submitted to SJSU. 

STEP 4: SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION

  • GSP applicants must have a complete application that includes
     a dependency or ward of the court letter to verify that you were in care.

  • Current foster youth can obtain this letter from their social worker/probation officer or Independent Living Program (ILP or ILSP) Coordinator.

    Former foster youth can obtain this by calling the California Foster Care
    Ombudsperson’s office at 877-846-1602 or by visiting fosteryouthhelp.ca.gov.

STEP 5: APPLY TO PARTICIPATE IN GSP

Please click this link to access the Fall 2023 Guardian Scholars Application

GSP Participant Application - Fall 2023

Cal State Apply Help Center and Technical Support for any application questions or difficulties: https://help.liaisonedu.com/Cal_State_Apply_Applicant_Help_Center

If you are having difficulty obtaining any portion of the GSP application by the deadline, please reach out to us asap: guardianscholars@sjsu.edu.