NextUp Program
NextUp applications are accepted ALL year around!
For questions regarding NextUp programs, services, or application process, please call us at 707-256-7388 or email NextUp@napavalley.edu.
WHAT IS NEXTUP?
NextUp is dedicated to ensuring student academic success, emotional support, and empowering participating current or former foster youth to be successful in their educational journey at Napa Valley College. As an acadedmic support program, NextUp is committed to advocacy, personal growth, and providing educational and economic support for our diverse foster youth population.
Eligible NextUp students are automatically enrolled into the EOPS program and are eligible for all services provided by each program.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Be enrolled at Napa Valley College
- Submit a NextUp or EOPS application
- Be a current or former foster youth whose dependency or wardship was established or continued by the court on or after the youth's 13th birthday.
- Provide official verification letter
- Be under 26 years of age before July 1st of the academic year
PROGRAM SERVICES
- Academic Counseling
- Priority Registration
- Vouchers for Book and School Supplies
- Cash Grants
- Transfer Assistance
- Student Success Workshops
- Referrals to Community Resources