NextUp Program Eligibility
- Were in foster care (in any state) for at least one day on or after your 13th birthday
- Are enrolled in or planning to enroll in at least 9 units (or working toward that goal through an education plan)
- Are 26 years old or younger when first enrolling in NextUp
- (Students who enroll before turning 26 may continue beyond age 26)
- Previously enrolled before 26, left, and returned after turning 26 (you may be readmitted!)
- Are dual enrolled or out-of-state foster youth
To Stay Eligible, Students Must:
- Apply for financial aid
- Maintain academic progress
- Follow an education plan
- Sign a mutual responsibility agreement
You Don’t Have to Do College Alone.
If you have foster care experience and are pursuing college, NextUp is here for you.