• Be considered a current or former foster youth whose dependency was established or continued by the court on or after your 13th birthday.
• Be enrolled in 3 or more units at time of application with the intent to enroll in 9 units in the future. 
• Not older than 25 at the beginning of the academic year. In addition, a student who enrolls into the NextUp program prior to age 26, disenrolls, and subsequently returns after 26 may be readmitted to the program. 

Our program supports students with many different aspects of their educational journey. This list is not an exhaustive list, as each student may receive different services based upon their needs.
• Counseling services (academic, personal, and career counseling)
• Assistance with financial aid
• Funds to buy required textbooks
• Transportation assistance (parking permit/gas card – based on available funds)
Graduation cap and gown and stole Recognition ceremony for academic success (for students above 3.0 GPA)
• Access to school supplies & food pantry
• Referrals to campus and community resources
Access to emergency fund (based on available funds)<\n> *Priority for financial services will be given to students with a high financial need. College transfer assistance (transfer counseling services, college tours, referral to University representatives)

• If you are a current or former foster youth and interested in utilizing on campus housing, please connect with our office before connecting with campus housing. Get an appointment with Candy Bridgers at 707-527-4383. When working with us, students get priority placement on campus housing, support with guarantor and deferment of the application fee.
• High school graduate or completed GED Enrolled in at least 3 units
• Must be considered low-income
• Age 35 or younger at the start of the academic year in which the student is applying

• Click here to apply

• If you are in need of resources such as housing, transportation, and/or food please visit youthscoop.org

 

• You can also visit the Basic Needs Center at SRJC HERE

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Meet our wonderful staff

• Candy Bridgers, Coordinator, Foster Youth Programs, cbridgers@santarosa.edu

 

Feel free to call us at 707-527-4383 or email eops@santarosa.edu to schedule an appointment in Santa Rosa or Petaluma campuses.