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    NextUP

    If you're a current or former foster youth, Laney College is dedicated to supporting you and helping make your college journey more fulfilling and successful.

    NextUp Requirements:

    Current or former foster youth may be eligible for NextUp if they meet the following conditions:

    • Are a resident of California
    • Were in foster care on or after their 16th birthday in California
    • Be No Older Than 26 Years of Age at the Beginning of the Academic Year
    • Enroll in at Least 9 Units
    • Have Dependency Established or Continued by the Court on or After Your 16th Birthday
    • Be a Current or Former Foster Youth in the State of California Whose Dependency Was Established or Continued by the Court on or after Your 16th
      *Other conditions may apply. 

    NextUp Services:

    • Help with books and supplies
    • Transportation
    • Tutoring
    • Food
    • Emergency Housing

    NextUP

    Phone: (510) 464-3423
    Fax: (510) 464-3247
    laneycollegeeops@peralta.edu

    NextUp Project Manager 
    Feke Lauti
    (510) 464-3424
    flauti@peralta.edu

    NextUp Counselor
    NextUp Counselor
    cacornelius@peralta.edu

    Location
    Building A, Room 106 (A106)

    In-Person Office Hours
    Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30 pm

    Friday: 8:00am-12:00pm
    (Closed for processing 12:00pm – 4:30pm)

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