Eligibility & Application
To Apply to NextUp Follow These Steps
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Check that you Meet the Eligibility Requirements Below
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Enroll at Merced College
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| Complete the FAFSA application OR California Application for Dream Act (CADA) |
Financial Aid Dept. will send an email to your Merced College student email letting you know if you need to submit documents through Verify My FAFSA.
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| Verify Current/Former Foster Youth Status & Complete CHAFEE Application |
Contact Marysol Contreras
Financial Aid Foster Youth Liaison 209-384-6036 [email protected] OR Complete the California Foster Care Ombudsperson Verification Request Form Click Here |
| Register for at Least 9 Units |
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| Complete NextUp Digital Forms | NextUp Application & Contracts |
| Complete EOPS/NextUp Orientations |
Reach out to Kiah at 209-384-6077 to schedule the Orientation
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| Meet with NextUp Counselor (Rene) | Kiah will schedule your appt when you meet for your Orientation |
| Sign End of Semester Review & Book Service Contract | Kiah will email you this after your academic counselor appointment |
| Apply for the EOPS program if eligible
-Sign in with full student email and password (ex. [email protected]) |
EOPS application |
Eligibility Requirements
- Under the age of 26 when you apply
- California Resident (AB 540/CA DREAMers may apply)
- A current or former foster youth in California whose dependency/wardship was established on or after your 13th birthday
- Enrolled in college credit coursework at Merced College