Overview
Cañada College offers two foster youth programs, NextUp and Foster Youth Success Initiative (FYSI).
NextUp and FYSI aim to create a network of support that will meet the academic, social, emotional, and financial needs of our students. These programs are fully committed to empowering our students to become self-supporting, conscious community leaders, role models, and competent professionals in their fields of interest. In addition, we provide a comprehensive support program to increase the number of current/former foster youth graduating from a community college with an associate’s degree, vocational training, or transferring to a four-year university.
NextUp or FYSI, which do I qualify for?
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)
Please complete our NextUp/FYSI Application!
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.