NextUp

What is NextUp?

NextUp provides participating current and former foster youth with support and resources while attending College of the Redwoods. 

Program Eligibility

• Were in foster care, in any state, for at least one day, on or after their 13th birthday.
• Are enrolled in or planning to enroll in at least nine units or agree to an education plan with the future goal of enrolling in nine units.
• Are no older than 26 years of age at the end of the academic year in which the student first enrolls in the program; students enrolled in the program prior to turning 26 are allowed to continue participating in the program beyond the age of 26.

Program Services

• Academic Advising and Counseling
• Grant Aid
• Emergency Grants
• Housing Assistance
• Access to Supplies and Food
• Gas Cards and Bus Passes
• Community Building Events
• Tax Filing Assistance
• Financial Aid Application Assistance 

How to Apply

If you believe you may be eligible for the program, please email katy-ferrier@redwoods.edu or call (707)476-4303, and we'll help you determine if you qualify. 

The online application will be coming soon.