EOPS & CARE

Real Opportunities for Foster Youth

The NextUp program offers students who are current or former foster youth an expansion of high-touch and supportive services that can make your commitment to achieving your educational goals possible.

Eligibility

• You are admitted through the EOPS program
• Your foster youth dependency was established or continued by the court on or after your 13th birthday
• You are under the age of 26 at the start of the academic year (July 1)
• Your are enrolled in 9 units, less if nder the guidance of an EOPS/NextUp counselor and with the approval of the program director

Services can include but are not limited to,

• Textbooks and school supplies
• Food and Transportation Assistance
• Direct financial grants (fall, winter, spring)
• Emergency grants
• Personal need and supplies that support college attendance
• Housing referrals
• Community Services & Resource Assistance

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