Guardian Scholars Program/NextUp

Welcome!

Current GSP/NextUp Students

All GSP/NextUp students can login to your Canvas for current updates.

Become a GSP/NextUp Student

The Guardian Scholars Program (GSP) and the NextUp (NU) Program warmly welcomes college students who have experienced the foster care system. Our programs offer essential resources and a nurturing community.

"It doesn't matter how great your shoes are if you don't accomplish anything in them."

Being in college and Guardian Scholars/NextUp has taught me the structure of achieving short and long-term goals, as well as the importance of money and time management. That quote, in my opinion, reflects both. -Isaiah Harper, Class of 2024

Benefits & Services

Academic/Transfer Counseling
Priority Registration*
Financial Aid Support
Grant Assistance
Career/Vocational Planning
Social Gatherings/Community Outings

*Eligibility may vary

Eligibility Requirement

Provide a Foster Care Verification document

If you need help locating your foster care verification, you can:

Ask your current social worker, or
Complete the online Californian Foster Care Verification Request Form and call 1- 877-846-1602, or
Visit or call the GSP/NextUp office for assistance

Apply to GSP/NU