Project SSOAR Application


ABOUT PROJECT SSOAR


Project SSOAR supports low-income Citrus College students majoring in computer science, engineering, physics, or mathematics.


The program provides scholarships, STEM mentoring, hands-on learning, and support services to help students complete their coursework, earn an associate degree, and transfer successfully.


ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible, you must meet all of the following criteria:


Be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, U.S. National, or an Admitted Refugee.


Be considered low-income as defined by federal guidelines


Have an unofficial Citrus College transcript that shows a declared major in one of the following fields:


Computer Science

Engineering

Mathematics

Physics




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HOW TO APPLY


To apply for Project SSOAR, complete the two steps below.


STEP 1

Fill out the application below

Be certain to upload all required documents


STEP 2

Two recommendation forms need to be submitted.

Email the recommendation form link to your recommenders.

Either two faculty recommendations or one faculty and one employer


QUESTIONS?

Email sstemssoar@citruscollege.edu

 

 

STUDENT INFORMATION

 

First, middle, and last name

 
 
 
 
 
Phone
 
Phone
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

First and Last Name

 
 
 

 

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Full-time = 12 units or more, Part-time = 12 units or less

 

If new to Citrus College, answer 0

 
 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

• If you answered YES to any of the questions in the Financial Information section above, you're considered an Independent student.


• If you answered NO to any of the questions in the Financial Information section above, you're considered a Dependent student.

 
 

 

EDUCATIONAL GOALS AND SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

 

Example: Fall 2026

 
 

80-150 words required

 
 

80-150 words required

 
 

80-150 words required

 
 
 
 

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

 

Your unofficial Citrus College transcript must indicate a declared major in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or physics.


Unofficial transcripts from all colleges you have attended.


• Copy of your completed Student Educational Plan (SEP) *If you don't have a SEP, click here to schedule an appointment with STEM Counselor, Raquel Gutierrez


• Copy of your Financial Aid Award Letter

Drop your files here