Foster Youth & NextUp Resources

CFE Counseling Drop-In is intended for quick questions only. Sessions are limited to 30 minutes with a CFE counselor. Once selected by a counselor, students must join the Zoom session within 5 minutes. Students who do not join within 5 minutes will lose their place in line.

Who Is Eligible for CFE Counseling Drop-In?

Students who are active participants in one of the following programs:

• EOPS
• CARE
• CalWORKs
• Next Up
• DSPS 

Availability

Drop-in counseling is available from 12:00 to 2:00 pm on the following dates:

• August 21
• August 28
• September 4
• September 11
• Friday, Nov 6
• Friday Nov 13
• Friday, Nov 20
• Friday, Dec 4
• Friday, Dec 11
• Friday Dec 18

Please note: Drop-in availability varies and is subject to change. If the "Drop-In" button is inactive, there are no counselors available or the maximum number of students has been reached.

What Can Be Addressed During a Drop-In Session?

• Brief Transfer Questions
• One Semester Education Plan
• Financial Aid Override
• Consortium Request (Financial Aid)
• Major Changes for Financial Aid Eligibility
• Specific Question About a Prerequisite for a Class
• Whether to withdraw from a class

What Cannot Be Addressed During a Drop-In Session?

• EOPS Contacts
• CARE/CalWORKs/Next Up Check-Ins
• DSPS Accommodations
• Comprehensive Student Ed Plan
• Transcript Review or Evaluation
• Prerequisite Planning for a Program Application
• GE Certification (CSU GE / IGETC / CalGETC)
• Graduation/Certificate Petitions
• Pause/Notice/Readmit Petitions

CFE Counseling Drop-In

• Be enrolled at FLC in at least 1 course (if not currently enrolled, contact us for support on becoming enrolled).
• Be enrolled in at least 9 units (for the semester of participation) or have an education plan with the intent to enroll in 9 units in subsequent semesters.
• Be a current or former foster care-involved student whose dependency or wardship was established or continued by the court on or after the 13^th birthday.
• Be no older than 26 at the start of any academic year in which you first enroll in the program or were previously certified NextUp.
• Financial Aid file at FLC.

• Have a Los Rios student ID number
  • New students may apply to FLC to receive a Los Rios student ID.
  • Students returning to FLC must re-apply to FLC before applying to NextUp. Click “Returning Student” on FLC’s main application page.
• Submit verification of dependency as a foster youth to PerezA3@flc.losrios.edu. The Foster Care Ombudsman’s Office at (877) 846-1602 or Verification Request Form | FYH provides former foster youth in California with Dependency Letters (also called Verification Letters or Ward of the Court Letters).
• Attach a copy of your Ward of Court letter.
• Create a Comprehensive Education Plan with a recommended 9 units each semester. Call the NextUp program at (916) 608-6560 to make a counseling appointment with a NextUp Counselor or contact the FLC Counseling Department to create a Comprehensive Education Plan. Inquire with your counselor about whether or not you may be eligible for additional supports and/or services.
• Submit a NextUp application
• Attend a NextUp orientation and complete the NextUp Agreement
• Applicants are highly encouraged to complete a FAFSA or CADAA with FLC as the designated home college and complete a CCPG Fee Waiver. 

• Meet with a program counselor/staff member each month of the semester to receive support.
• Update financial aid every year to potentially qualify for financial aid and possible funds.

Note: NextUp Program applications are accepted throughout the academic year as long as applicants meet the above qualifications.

• Access to the NextUp support staff for personal guidance toward successful completion of goals and academic objectives.
• Beginning of Semester (BOS) Book Grant.*
• Parking Pass for enrolled semester.
• Monthly NextUp support* services to assist with other educational supplies.
• Referrals to support groups, workshops, and other personal development events.

*based on number of units enrolled.

NextUp students are also encouraged to complete a Chafee grant application for additional funding. For any additional needed resources, please discuss the need with a NextUp staff member or counselor for the possibility of assistance.