FYSI

SERVICES & ELIGIBILITY

APPLY

PROGRAM SERVICES

Academic Support & Resources

  • Priority Registration

  • Academic Counselors

  • FYSI Book Award (BSA)

  • Educational Supplies Vendor Cards

  • Tutoring Services

  • Workshops & Skill-Building Events

Financial & Basic Needs Assistance

  • Grocery Vendor Cards

  • Transportation Vendor Cards

  • Thrift Store Vouchers

  • Emergency Funding

  • Child Care Support

  • Transitional Housing Assistance

  • Laptop & Wi-Fi Hotspot Program

  • FYSI Program Grant

Reimbursements

  • Reimbursement for Required Course Materials

  • Reimbursement for Student Fees 

    • Health Fee

    • Student ID Fee

    • Transportation Fee

    • Associated Students (AS) Benefits Fee

    • Student Representation Fee

    • Parking Permit

Personal Support & Campus Connections

  • Dedicated Program Coordinator & Program Specialist

  • Campus & Community Referrals

  • Special Events and Community Building

  • Graduation Support (Cap, Gown, and Sash)

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

The Foster Youth Success Initiative (FYSI) at Fullerton College supports current and former foster youth through multiple funding sources, including NextUp categorical funds, the Fullerton College Student Equity and Achievement Program (SEAC), and the California College Pathways Funders Alliance Grant.

No matter the funding source, all eligible students are part of FYSI and receive dedicated support aimed at promoting academic success, personal growth, and college completion.

Students Meeting the Criteria Below Will Be Funded by FYSI – SEAC & CCPF Grant:

Students who meet the criteria below may qualify for FYSI support funded by NextUp, which provides additional services and resources beyond standard FYSI support.

To qualify for FYSI/SEAC, a student must:

  • Are a current or former foster youth (California or out-of-state)
  • Are 35 years old or younger at the time of application
  • Are enrolled in at least 6 units, or working with a counselor on a Student Education Plan (SEP)**
    (Students with DSS accommodations may qualify with fewer units)
  • Have not earned an AA/AS degree or higher
  • Have 55 or fewer degree-applicable units
  • Submit unofficial or official high school/college transcripts and a Ward of the Court letter to verify eligibility

Students Meeting the Criteria Below Will Be Funded by FYSI –NextUP:

Students Meeting the Criteria Below Will Be Funded by FYSI –NextUP

Students who meet the criteria below may qualify for FYSI support funded by NextUP, which provides additional services and resources beyond standard FYSI support.

To qualify for FYSI/NextUP, a student must:

    • Have been in foster care, in any state, for at least one day on or after their 13th birthday
    • Be enrolled in at least 9 units or actively working with a counselor to complete an education plan with the future goal of enrolling in 9 units**
    • Be 26 years old or younger at the start of the academic year when they first enroll in the program
    • Students who enroll before age 26 may continue in the program even after turning 26
    • Students who joined NextUp before 26, left the program, and later return after age 26 may be readmitted to the same or another NextUp program

Document Requirements for All FYSI Applicants:

1. Unofficial or official high school and/or college transcripts
2.Ward of the Court letter

Request your letter by calling the State of California Foster Care Ombudsman’s Office at 1-877-846-1602
or submit a request online at: fosteryouthhelp.ca.gov/verification-request-form

**Note: If you wish to join EOPS in addition to FYSI, you must also meet EOPS eligibility requirements. Our team can help determine which programs you qualify for and support you through the application process.**

Student Program Responsibilities

Appointment Requirements

  • Two Counseling Appointments (APR not included)
  • One Coordinator/Specialist Appointment
    • Please note that appointments with EOPS & FYSI Coordinators/Specialists will NOT count towards the “Counseling Appointment” requirements

Academic Progress Report (APR) Requirement

  • The APR instructions will be emailed to all students via Canvas
    • If you are an FYSI student who is also enrolled in EOPS, please submit your APR via the EOPS Canvas
    • If you are an FYSI student who is NOT enrolled in EOPS, the APR must be submitted via the FYSI Canvas

Tutoring/Workshop Requirements

  • New students are required to complete 3 hours of tutoring for the semester.
  • Continuing students have the option to complete 1 workshop or complete 3 hours of tutoring.

For questions about your workshop or tutoring hours, please email fosteryouth@fullcoll.edu.