The NextUP program provides comprehensive academic support and advocacy for foster youth under the age of 26 who identify as current or previous foster care recipients. By focusing on personal growth and educational achievement, the program creates economic opportunities and empowers a diverse student body to reach their full potential through personalized guidance and dedicated resources.
Program Benefits and Eligibility
Benefits include:
- Academic, Career, and Personal counseling
- Priority enrollment
- College supplies
- Workshops
- Educational grant
- And much more
To be eligible for NextUP you must:
- Be a current or former foster youth whose dependency was established or continued by the court after your 13th birthday (may be required to supply verification)
- Be no older than 25 at the beginning of any academic year you participate in NextUP
Apply to NextUP
Apply to SCC's NextUp program (AKA Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support (CAFYES))
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NextUP Resources
See housing, financial aid, community support, food, health, and other resources available for current or former foster youth students.
EOPS and CARE
The Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) at Sacramento City College is a student support program for educationally and economically disadvantaged students, funded by the State of California and the Los Rios Community College District.
Contact
Email: nextup@scc.losrios.edu
Phone: (916) 558-2403
Hours
- Monday to Thursday:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm - Friday:
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location
Rodda Hall North, RHN 155
3835 Freeport Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95822