NextUp
A supplemental program of the EOPS program

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The NextUp Program is designed to support the educational goals and well-being of current and former foster youth.

The NextUp Program is designed to support the educational goals and well-being of current and former foster youth. Our program provides ‘over and above’ support services and caring staff to help current or former foster youth overcome roadblocks that may prevent them from pursuing higher education and career goals. 

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NextUp Services & Benefits  

In addition to all EOPS benefits and services NextUp students also receive:

  • Additional Textbook and Technology Assistance 
  • Educational and Cultural Excursions 
  • Foster Youth Gatherings and Events 
  • Mini Viking Vault – food and snack items located in our student lounge 
  • NextUp Grants 
  • Referrals for housing, food support, transportation, mental health, job training & placement, and mentorship opportunities
  • Student Lounge at PCC (QQ-104) with access to laptops, charging stations, and free printing  
  • Student Success Workshops 
  • University Tours

Visit NextUp programs provided through the state of California for more information.

NextUp Eligibility Requirements

New Students

  • Must be eligible and meet all EOPS eligibility requirements 
  • Have dependency/wardship established or continued by the court on or after the student’s 13th birthday 
  • Be younger than 26 years of age at the beginning of their first academic year in the program (Students do not need to be exited out of the program due to age after reaching the age of 26) 
  • Enrolled in at least 0.5 units or more, with plans to work towards 9 units 
  • Provide a foster youth verification letter 
  • Students are required to meet with a NextUp/EOPS counselor 3 times per semester. In addition, complete 1 additional NextUp contact or attend an FYSS workshop/event, for a total of 4 contacts per semester 

Continuing Students 

  • Must be an active student and in compliance with EOPS 
  • Must be registered in 0.5 units or more, with plans to work towards 9 units 
  • Students are required to meet with a NextUp/EOPS counselor 3 times per semester. In addition, complete 1 additional NextUp contact or attend an FYSS workshop/event, for a total of 4 contacts per semester 
  • Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA per semester (not cumulative) 
     

LBCC Foster Youth Support Services

LBCC also offers the Guardian Scholars Program which serves current and former foster youth whose dependency was established or continued by the court. Visit LBCC’s Foster Youth Support Services (FYSS) for more information.