Cal State Fullerton is seeking applicants for the Guardian Scholars Program who:

• Are highly motivated students between the ages of 17 and 23 (or who are legally emancipated, if still a minor)
• Qualify for admission to Cal State Fullerton as a freshman or transfer student
• Qualify for "Independent Student Status" under federal financial aid guidelines
• Are classified as a California resident by the CSUF Office of Admission & Records
• Apply for financial aid by completing the FAFSA by the priority filing date
• Incoming students must have earned at least a 2.5 GPA in coursework

To remain eligible for the program once the scholarship has been awarded, the recipient must:

• Maintain an overall 2.5 GPA or higher
• Maintain enrollment in at least 12 units of course work
• Maintain continuous enrollment at CSUF (unless a formal leave of absence is granted)
• Fully participate in all aspects of the program (meetings, events, mentoring, career mapping, etc.)
• Be receptive to staff monitoring academic performance and university records
• Abide by all university standards for appropriate conduct and community behavior