The NextUp program is housed within EOPS, and offers eligible current and former foster youth support and services while attending a California Community College.

The Guardian Scholars Program aims to connect current and former foster youth with a support system to help develop the tools needed to succeed in, through, and beyond college.

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Eligibility Requirements

Are you currently enrolled in EOPS?

• If yes, do NOT apply again

Will you be enrolled in 9 units or more for the Fall 2025 semester?

• If no, you are NOT eligible to apply, unless you are officially an OSD student for the semester in consideration or an eligible NEXTUP student.

Have you completed your FAFSA?

• If no, it MUST be completed prior to the beginning of the Fall 2025 semester in order to be eligible for EOPS. Your application will not be complete without a current FAFSA.
  
  Click Here to complete the 2025-26 FAFSA

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Please proceed to the Next Page if you meet the Eligibility Requirements.

Questions? Contact us at eops@avc.edu