Renaissance Scholars
Welcome
Renaissance Scholars at Cal Poly Pomona
Launched in 2002, the Renaissance Scholars (RS) program supports the success of current and former foster youth attending Cal Poly Pomona. Our program serves both undergraduate and graduate students through a holistic support model inspired by the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and the Casey Family Programs’ It’s My Life framework.
Cal Poly Pomona is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.
Program Eligibility Requirements
To access support services through Renaissance Scholars at Cal Poly Pomona, students must meet the following criteria:
You must have been placed in the care of someone other than your biological parents. This includes foster homes, group homes, legal guardianship, kinship care, or adoption from foster care.
You must submit a document verifying your foster care status.
If you need help getting your Ward of Court document, contact the California Foster Care Ombudsperson's Office at 1-877-846-1602 or complete the
You must be a California resident or an AB 540/2000 nonresident tuition exemption student.
More information about residency for tuition purposes can be found on the Office of the Registrar website.