CSU Stanislaus is among a growing number of universities helping young people transition out of foster care by offering an array of financial, academic, social, and housing assistance. 

Doing so not only helps individuals reach their full potential, but also significantly decreases prospects of homelessness and unemployment among former foster youth. Private philanthropy plays an important role in providing these services. Here’s how your donations can help:

Housing

In the summer, approximately 20 percent of Promise Scholar students at CSU Stanislaus don’t have anywhere to go. Financial assistance to help pay rent is greatly needed and will not conflict with existing financial aid that students receive.  A $3,000 donation would help one student have a safe place to live in the summer months. 

Books

A $300 voucher for each student would pay for a typical semester of books and would enable students to stretch their financial aid even further throughout the semester. 

Consistent, Caring Adults

Having a person who knows about your situation and helps you succeed is perhaps one of the greatest contributions of the Promise Scholars Program.  Your donation can help provide such a person for students. In addition to lots of encouragement, program staff help students develop problem solving and coping skills to manage the complexities of living independently and going to college.

Student Assistant Jobs

Funding to provide a job within CSU Stanislaus would not only provide much needed income for students, but also a chance to receive job training and develop life skills such as job interviewing and dressing appropriately for professional work.