EOPS & CARE

The NextUP program at Foothill College is a vibrant and welcoming community committed to fostering personal growth, academic success, and lifelong transformation. Rooted in kindness, compassion, and acceptance, our goal is to nurture a sense of belonging where all voices are valued. We create a supportive environment where every participant can explore their inner potential and pursue their purpose with courage and persistence.  

We believe in celebrating creativity, connection, friendship, and that learning should be both meaningful and fun. By providing opportunities that inspire resilience and authentic self-expression, our commitment lies in embracing challenges with compassion, advocacy, and cultivating growth, while building a community where every program participant thrives on the path to success. 

• • You are admitted through the EOPS program
  • Your foster youth dependency was established or continued by the court on or after your 13th birthday
  • You are under the age of 26 at the start of the academic year (July 1)
  • Your are enrolled in 9 units, less if nder the guidance of an EOPS/NextUp counselor and with the approval of the program director

• Textbooks and school supplies
• Food and Transportation Assistance
• Direct financial grants (fall, winter, spring)
• Emergency grants
• Personal need and supplies that support college attendance
• Housing referrals
• Community Services & Resource Assistance

Additional services and support may become available as we continue to survey the needs of program participants.

Complete the EOPS Programs Intake Application