Foster Youth Programs

Guardian Scholars & NextUP

Foster Youth Programs at Skyline College create a network of support that will meet the academic, social, emotional, and financial needs of college-bound students who are transitioning out of the foster care system. The program is fully committed to empowering these youth to become self-supporting, conscious community leaders, role models, and competent professionals in their fields of interest.

The Guardian Scholars and NextUP programs both provide a comprehensive support system to help you achieve an A.A./A.S. degree, complete a certificate program or transfer to a four-year institution.

Students may be eligible for the following resources:

For more information, please visit the Skyline College Guardian Scholars/NextUp Program website at skylinecollege.edu/fosteryouth or email the team at skygsp@smccd.edu or skynextu@smccd.edu. You can also visit the Guardian Scholars/NextUp Office in Building 19, Room 205 at Skyline College.