NextUp
Foster Youth Services
NextUp - Extra Support for Current and Former Foster Youth in College
NextUp is a California State-funded program designed to provide extra support for foster youth as you transition to independent living. The NextUp program at Grossmont College can provide specialized academic, career and personal counseling; book vouchers; grant money and more to help ensure your college and career success.
Who Qualifies
Students who were in foster care for as little as one day from their 13th to 18th birthdays can be eligible for the NextUp program. Eligibility is determined through something called a dependency letter, which we can help you get. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of nine units at time of application or have a waiver to take fewer units from the Accessibility Resource Center or A.R.C. Even if you have fewer units – or no units – please ask Sam or Brian in the EOPS office to help you get eligible.
What You Get
- Academic, career and personal counseling
- Book voucher money
- Grant money
- Meal vouchers for each day you’re on campus
- Transit passes
- Gas
- Target Cards
- Parking Permit
- Backpack
- Supplies
- Greater support for your journey
- Midweek Meetups (some play, some food, some learning, some appreciation; in short, a good time).
Come See Us Today
Visit the EOPS office today and ask to meet with Sam or Brian. Please remember to bring your picture ID and, if you have one, your dependency letter (if not, no worries). We’ll do everything we can to help ensure your success in college and beyond.
Staff
Counseling Appointments
Current NextUp Students may schedule counseling appointments in person at the EOPS/NextUp office in Building 60 - Room 125 or by phone at (619) 644-3932.
Students may also schedule an appointment by using the link below. NextUp Counselors will have access to transcripts and Education Plans for a complete counseling session. When scheduling via our Online Scheduling System, keep the following in mind:
- Select the appropriate program: 3 - Next Up
- Appointments may be 30 min appointment or 1 hr appointment
- Appointments may be On Campus (in person) or Online Zoom (virtual)
Schedule a Counseling Appointment