NEXTUP PROGRAM

NextUp (formerly CAFYES)

About NextUp

NextUp is designed to promote the success of current and former foster youth enrolled at Pierce College. NextUp is a program with comprehensive and coordinated sets of services that involve internal and external community partnerships for the purpose of identifying and addressing barriers (including health and well-being) for the academic success of current and former foster youth.

NextUp Eligibility Requirements:

• Be a California resident or AB 540 eligible
• Be a current or former foster youth whose dependency was established on or after their 13th birthday
• Be 25 years old or younger or have been previously enrolled in NextUp/CAFYES in the past
• Student must be enrolled in at least one class at the time of acceptance and plan on enrolling in at least 9 units or more in the future.

NextUp Services

• Counseling and educational planning
• Textbook vouchers
• Meal & transportation assistance
• Cash grants each spring and fall 
• Specialized workshops & events
• One-on-one tutoring (specific subjects only)
• Field trips to local colleges and universities
• School supplies 
• Supplies for personal needs that support attendance at college
• EOPS/NextUp community assistance including networking, family activities, and support groups

NextUp financial assistance may be available to NextUp students who in addition to meeting all EOPS and NextUp program eligibility requirements are financially eligible to receive services. The determination is based on individual student's financial aid award and the remaining financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office. Students must have completed all financial aid forms and requirements and have received their Financial Aid Award Notification for remaining need to be determined. All NextUp awards are contingent upon EOPS/NextUp Program funding availability.