Step 1. Contact the Rising Scholars (Transitions) Program Staff at (760) 744-1150 extension 2648 or at rise@palomar.edu.  They will help connect you with resources, once your registration is complete (which you can do by following the Step 2).

Step 2. Apply to Palomar College  Contact North County Educational Opportunity Center (NCEOC) at (760) 744-1150 ext. 2434 or email them at nceoc@palomar.edu. NCEOC will help you apply for Palomar College and complete a financial aid application (FAFSA). Visit TRIO NCEOC for eligibility guidelines.

Formerly incarcerated Dreamers (people without U.S. residency documentation) are also encouraged to come to Palomar College and to join the Rising Scholars (Transitions) Program.

Currently, federal guidelines do not allow NCEOC to assist undocumented students; however, the Palomar College Dreamer Success Program supports any Undocumented, AB-540 or DACA eligible students.

Step 3. Meet with a counselor and create an Education Plan to determine the classes you need to take. For online information on adding classes, these instructions can help students with enrolling in specific courses..