Prospective Students
For current and prospective Merritt College Students who are interested in joining NextUp, here are a few important details for each program:
NextUp Student Eligibility Requirements
NextUp Student Eligibility Requirements
- Need to be an active participant in Extended Opportunities Programs and Services (EOPS)
- Be a California resident or eligible for a non-resident tuition waiver
- Qualify to receive the California College Promise Grant
- Have dependency/wardship established or continued by the court on or after the student’s 16th birthday
- Be younger than 26 years of age at the beginning of the academic year
- Enrolled in at least 9 units (or less with DSPS verification)
- Provide a verification letter
