Frequently Asked Questions

 

NextUp Eligibility

  • Foster Youth or Ward of the Court (on or after 13th birthday)

  • 26 years old or younger (at start of academic year in which the student enrolls in NextUp)

FYSI Eligibility

  • Foster Youth or Ward of the Court (any age outside of NextUp eligibility)

 

Apply to NextUp/FYSI

Please complete our NextUp/FYSI Application!

Apply to NextUp/FYSI

Our NextUp/FYSI team will contact you via phone/email to confirm we have received and reviewed your application. From there, we will work together to confirm your eligibility, get you started in your respective program, and connect you with the necessary resources!

NextUp/FYSI can support you by providing specialized academic counseling, financial assistance, community activities, referrals to on and off campus resources, and more!

NextUp:

  • Meet with your counselor as needed throughout the semester to ensure your Student Education Plan (SEP) is updated and aligned with your educational/career goals.
  • "Enrolled in or planning to enroll in at least 9 units or agree to an education plan with the future goal of enrolling in 9 units"

FYSI:

  • Meet with your counselor as needed throughout the semester to ensure your Student Education Plan (SEP) is updated and aligned with your educational/career goals.
  • Enrolled in at least one class that aligns with your SEP set by you and your counselor.
For more information about NextUp/FYSI, please contact the EOPS/NextUp/FYSI Office at (650)306-3300 or email cannextup@smccd.edu