NextUp

NextUp (formerly known as CAFYES) is a program that offers personal, financial and academic support that may include:
Textbooks, school supplies, tutoring, on-going counseling, food, transportation, emergency housing, child care, student fee assistance, priority registration, workshops, peer mentorship, and much more!

You may qualify for NextUp if:

  • You were in foster care, in any state, for at least one day on or after your 13th birthday
  • You are 26 or younger when you first enroll in the program (if you're already in NextUp, you can keep participating past 26)
  • You're enrolled in, or working toward, at least 9 units

 

Not sure if you qualify, or need help verifying your foster care history? Contact the California Foster Care Ombudsperson at 1-877-846-1602 or fosteryouthhelp@dss.ca.gov, or reach out to us directly, we're happy to help you figure it out.

 

Already a VVC student?

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Not a VVC student yet?

Complete our Interest Form and receive hands-on guidance
and assistance from application through degree completion.

START EARNING YOUR DEGREE AND ADDITIONAL BENEFITS TODAY!

INTEREST FORM

 

For More Info Contact Us!

Text: (760) 515-9025
Call: (760) 245-4271 ext. 2929
Email: NextUp@vvc.edu
Location: Building 10B - Upper Campus
Bear Valley Rd x Spring Valley Pkwy
18422 Bear Valley Rd 10B
Victorville, CA 92395

FALL OFFICE HOURS
Mondays - Thursdays:
8:30am-4:30pm
Fridays: 8:30am-2:00pm
-Closed for lunch every day-
12:00pm-1:00pm
-Closed for staff meeting-
Wednesdays:
2:00pm-3:00pm