What is NextUp?
Miramar College’s NextUp program provides wrap-around services to current and former foster youth students to promote their educational/career goals and holistic well-being.
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NextUp Eligibility Requirements:
- Be EOPS eligible
- Must be enrolled in at least 9 units (unless exempt by DSPS)
- Be under the age of 26 years old at the start of the academic semester
- Entered Foster Care on or after your 13th Birthday (starting Jan 1, 2022)
(Must Have Dependency/Ward of the Court Letter)
NextUp Support Services:
- Semester grants (extra $$)
- Work-study ($$ to work on campus)
- Book Account and School Supply Account
- Transportation Assistance
- Gas Cards
- Food Assistance
- Monthly Grocery Cards
- Meal Cards
- Emergency grants (one-time funding)
- Invitation to Events/Workshops/Activities
- Assistance with Financial Aid Applications & Scholarships!
- Access to our Personal Counselor
- Personal Tutoring
HOW TO APPLY
Please click the button below to apply now
For more information contact: Vanessa Montano at vmontano@sdccd.edu or contact EOPS at 619-388-7869
Upcoming Events
- Foster Youth Awareness Month
- Start Building Your Career!
- Wednesday, May 11, 2022 1-2 PM
- Student Panel
- Friday, May 13, 2022 12-2 PM
- Owning My Grades (OMG)!
- Wednesday, May 18th, 12-2 PM
- Summer Kick Off!
- Friday, June 3rd
- Start Building Your Career!
For additional information regarding our program, please contact us using the following information:
