Spring 2022 Important Dates:
January 2022:
- Spring Semester Begins: January 18th
- John Burton Book Fund is still open for eligible students
- If you are in the BRIDGES program and think you are eligible, please contact Saddleback's Foster Youth Liaison, Amy Strange, to set up an appointment to complete an application.
February 2022:
- Saddleback College Foundation’s Scholarship/Grant Deadline: February 17th
- Click here to learn more and apply.
- FosterClub's All Star Internship: Deadline February 15th
- Click here to learn more and apply.
- No Classes: February 18th, February 21st, & February 22nd
March 2022:
- No Classes: March 20th - March 26th
- 2022 Virtual Foster Youth College & Career Fair: March 26th 10am-12:30pm
- Here is the link: https://form.jotform.com/orangewoodfoundation/college-and-career-fair
- 2nd 8 week classes begin: March 28th
- No Classes: March 31st
May 2022:
- Last day of semester: May 26th
Fall 2021 Important Dates:
August 2021:
- John Burton Book Fund opens for eligible students: August 23rd
- If you are in the BRIDGES program and think you are eligible, please contact Saddleback's Foster Youth Liaison, Amy Strange, to set up an appointment to complete an application.
- Fall Semester Begins: August 23rd
September 2021:
- Apply for the Chafee Cash Card: Before September 3rd
- Visit the California Department of Social Services Chafee cash card portal to help determine if you are eligible to receive a cash card payment based on the Federal Pandemic Act, Supporting Foster Youth and Families Program (PL 116-260).
Summer 2021 Important Dates:
July 2021:
- Orangewood Higher Education Scholarship opens for Eligible Students: July 1st
- iFoster Phone Program: Cell phone for CA Foster Youth Age 13-26
- Application Link: Apply on your own OR
- Meet with Saddleback College's Foster Youth Liaison, Amy Strange, to set up an appointment to complete an application.
Spring 2021 Important Dates:
March 2021:
- Register in late start classes that begin April 1st.
- Apply for John Burton Book Fund if you are an eligible students.
- If you are in the BRIDGES program and think you are eligible, please contact Saddleback's Foster Youth Liaison, Amy Strange, to set up an appointment to complete an application.
- Summer registration appointment in MySite: March 22nd
April 2021:
- 2nd 8 week classes begin: April 1st
- Summer registration begins: April 5th
- Fall schedule of classes posted: April 12th
May 2021:
- Fall registration begins: May 10th
- Last day of Spring semester: May 26th
Fall 2020 Important Dates:
August 2020:
- Orangewood Higher Education Scholarship opens for Eligible Students: July 1st
- John Burton Book Fund opens for eligible students: August 18th
- If you are in the BRIDGES program and think you are eligible, please contact Saddleback's Foster Youth Liaison, Amy Strange, to set up an appointment to complete an application.
- Fall Semester Begins: August 17th
September 2020:
- Labor Day Holiday: September 7th
- Saddleback College Chromebook Distribution Date: September 11th
- The Power to the Foster Youth/Former Foster Youth Transfer Experience Webinar 2020: September 12th 10:30-12:00 and 2:00-3:30
- The UCLA Center for Community College Partnerships (CCCP) is hosting a webinar for community college students. Click the link above to learn more and register.
- Orangewood Higher Education Scholarship deadline for eligible students (Fall): September 30th
October 2020:
- Saddleback College Chromebook Distribution Date: October 9th
- Second 8-week classes begin: October 14th
- Priority Registration: October 19th, October 20th and October 22nd
November 2020:
- Veterans Day Holiday: November 11th
- Thanksgiving Holiday: November 26th - November 27th
December 2020:
- Fall Semester Ends: December 16th
- Saddleback College Chromebook Distribution Date: December 17th