Tips for Registering and Succeeding in College Classes

This handout provides important steps and information to assist students with the transition into postsecondary education, including tips for registering for classes and maintaining financial aid. Download (English) SHARE THIS:

12th Grade Checklist for Students Applying to a Four-Year College or University

This handout provides a comprehensive checklist to support 12th graders who are interested in attending a four-year college or university. This checklist provides key steps and considerations for 12th grade students to successfully graduate high school and apply and enroll in a four-year college or university. Download (English) SHARE THIS:

12th Grade Checklist for Students Applying to a Community College, Including Career and Technical Education

This handout provides a comprehensive checklist to support 12th graders who are interested in attending community college, including associate’s degree, transfer or career and technical education pathways. This checklist provides keys steps and considerations for 12th grade students to successfully graduate high school and enroll in community college. Download (English) SHARE THIS:

9th-11th Grade Checklist for Youth

This handout provides a comprehensive checklist of important steps in 9th-11th grade related to education planning, coursework, and college and career exploration activities to help students successfully prepare for postsecondary education. Download (English) SHARE THIS:

Postsecondary Education Planning Checklists for Youth

These checklists offer step-by-step support to help youth become college and career bound. (Spanish version is coming soon.) 9th-11th Grade Checklist 12th Grade Checklist for Students Applying to a Community College, Including Career and Technical Education 12th Grade Checklist for Students Applying to a Four-Year College or University Tips for Registering and Succeeding in College […]

Foster Youth Postsecondary Education Planning Resources: FOR ADULTS

This guide is designed to equip adult supporters with the necessary information to assist California’s youth between grades 6-12 with experience in foster care to achieve their postsecondary educational and career goals.  Postsecondary Education Planning Guide for Adults Supporting California’s Foster Youth (Available in English and Spanish) – VIEW HERE Postsecondary Education Planning Checklists (These grade […]

Foster Youth Postsecondary Education Planning Resources: FOR YOUTH

These step-by-step guides are designed to assist California’s youth between grades 9-12 with experience in foster care to achieve their college and career goals. College and Career Bound: A Planning Guide for 9th-11th Grade Students in Foster Care – VIEW HERE College and Career Bound: A Planning Guide for 12th Grade Students in Foster Care […]

NextUp Implementation Tools

2023 NextUp Expansion Implementation Toolkit – View a toolkit desgined to help NextUp programs best meet the needs of students with experience in foster care. NextUp Implementation Discussion: Implementing NextUp with Existing Foster Youth Support Programs – View a recording that features guidance from the Chancellor’s Office on NextUp implementation and features insights from experienced […]

Foster Youth Postsecondary Education Planning Resources

These step-by-step guides provide detailed checklists, resources, and strategies to assist youth with lived experience in foster care to prepare for high school graduation and postsecondary education, including career technical programs, community college, and four-year universities.  These guides can be downloaded for free. If you want to order hard copies, CLICK HERE for more information. […]