EOP Milt & Debbie Valera Resilient Scholars Program (EOP)

Why choose EOP RSP?

The EOP Milt & Debbie Valera Resilient Scholars Program (EOP RSP) is designed to support current and former foster youth through a variety of services that work to remove personal and academic barriers, establish a sense of belonging, and create a community of support. EOP RSP serves all foster youth students at California State University, Northridge (CSUN).

Support Services:

Academic & Personal Workshops
Social & Celebratory Events
Holistic Support
Academic Advisement
Priority Registration
Academic Progress Support
Access to over 20 Department Liaisons
Linkage to On & Off-Campus Resources
Community Building & Networking
Paid Internships
Foster Youth Specific Scholarships
Student Advocacy & Follow Up
Access to the EOP RSP Pantry & Emergency Funds
Peer Mentor Support

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APPLY TO EOP RSP

To qualify, you must be a current or former foster youth or have been placed in care by someone other than your biological parents. This includes Orphans, Legal Guardianship, and Kinship Care.

You will be asked to submit proof of care status. If you need support securing your Ward of Court document, contact the California Foster Care Ombudsperson’s Office at 1-877-846-1602 as soon as possible.

Students interested in applying to the EOP Milt & Debbie Valera Resilient Scholars Program must also complete the EOP Admissions process. Please visit the EOP Admissions Web Page for more information on how to apply for EOP.

Please note: At the end of this application, we will require a personal statement submission. Click on the button to start application.

Go to EOP RSP application

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