Impact
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In partnership with interns from SF State’s Criminal Justice program, Project Rebound provides outreach to people in prison wishing to attain a degree
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Students are welcomed into a supportive on-campus community of compassionate and knowledgeable co-students and professionals
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Project Rebound covers travel expenses for students who must travel from far away to study at SF State
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Many Project Rebound students are ineligible for financial aid and face financial hardship. The program provides financial aid & scholarships to help students succeed in their academic work.
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Project Rebound offers information about and connections to internships and jobs. Internships can be vital to formerly incarcerated individuals who lack job experience and have gaps in their resumes.
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Due to parole restrictions, some Project Rebound students are ineligible to live in on-campus dorms. The program helps students obtain housing.
Project Rebound Now Throughout California
In 2016 California State University’s Chancellor Timothy White lead the expansion of Project Rebound to nine new campuses within the CSU System. Initially the expansion project was supported by thirteen foundations convened by the Opportunity Institute with San Francisco State as the lead agency. With the success of this program, Governor and the California State Legislature budgeted $3.3 million in the 2019 budget for the expansion to serve two new campuses.
If you’re a student or potential student interested in learning about Project Rebound, please visit the Project Rebound website for more information.
Baldemar Arroyo spent 21 years incarcerated, but his connection to the outside world stayed strong. “I knew eventually I would be released and I didn’t want to be the same person, I wanted opportunities.” Baldemar is now completing his bachelor’s degree in geography at SF State.
“Project Rebound makes the transition from incarceration to education a lot easier and less intimidating. I wasn’t sure I had the time or luxury of coming out to SF State and going to a 4-year university and completing a bachelors’ degree. So, every little bit more information that I got from them, just kind of solidified that choice for me.”
Student Affairs & Enrollment Management Funding Initiatives

Career Services & Leadership Development
Through integrated learning opportunities, the Center promotes career exploration and leadership development.

HOPE Crisis Fund
The HOPE Crisis Fund provides students with essential emergency financial support to support their path to graduation.
For more information about donating to Project Rebound:
Manny Nungaray
Executive Director of Development &
Campaign Operations
University Development
Email: mannyn@sfsu.edu
Phone: (415) 405-2655