Policy & program record · Education

NextUp — foster-youth college support

NextUp is part of the California community-college support system for students, including current and former foster youth.

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What the record covers

Start with the college’s student-support office or foster-youth liaison to identify its current NextUp enrollment process. Campus support is a practical handoff: a student should leave with a named contact and a clear next step, not just another list of links.

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Can a student reach a named liaison and complete the handoff without repeatedly retelling confidential history?

Limits & eligibility

Participating programs, eligibility and available assistance must be confirmed with the college. Historical campus counts are not treated as the current number. No admission, award or housing placement is guaranteed.

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Research sources

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Can a student reach a named liaison and complete the handoff without repeatedly retelling confidential history?

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