Welcome to Phoenix Rising Scholars
Phoenix Rising Scholars is a support program of Hancock's Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) and supports our justice-impacted students. Our team collaborates closely with the United States Penitentiary of Lompoc and the Central Coast community to expand opportunities and establish robust pathways from incarceration to educational achievement. Several off-campus resources are available to students.
If you are a justice-impacted student, please contact our office to learn about the support available to you.
Contact Information
Rena Alspaw
Supervisor, Justice-Involved Student Support Programs
805-922-6966 ext. 3870
David Melendrez-Romero
Program Specialist
805-922-6966 ext. 3752
To qualify for the Rising Scholars program:
- Must be current or formally incarcerated
- Enrolled at Allan Hancock College
- Includes noncredit classes
What the Rising Scholars Program can offer you (but not limited to):
- Laptop lending
- Open computer lab
- School supplies
- Tutoring
- Connection to campus and community resources
- University field trips
- Special events
- Peer mentoring and counseling
- Transportation assistance
Scheduling Appointments
Other Campus Resources
EOPS PROGRAMSThe mission of the EOPS, CARE, NextUp, and CalWORKs Programs is to minimize barriers and to assist educationally and economically disadvantaged eligible students in achieving their educational and career goals.
