Contact Us
Building 1600, 2nd Floor
Room 1668
lpc-specialprograms@laspositascollege.edu
925-424-1590
NextUp eligible students first need to access all the benefits they are eligible to receive. The information below define the most important first steps to get started at Las Positas College.
**Please note - our team can help with any of these steps if you get stuck.
Create your account if you have not already applied to Las Positas College
You should get an email after you apply that has your W number of W ID. Make sure to save or memorize your student ID number.
MyPortal is your own personalized dashboard for all things Las Positas College. It will contain all your academic and financial aid information. You will need to access your MyPortal account for various reasons, including, but not limited to:
Submitting the NextUp program application will determine if you may be eligible for any one of the programs offered within the NextUp office suite. We will determine eligibility for the following programs offered at Las Positas College -
You do not have to participate in any of the programs if you do not want to, but if your are determined to be eligible, these programs would provide additional services that many of our Las Positas College students do not have access to. We recommend utilizing these programs and services while you are attending Las Positas College.
There are several forms of financial aid, scholarships and other resources current and former foster youth can access. Go to the financial aid section of our NextUp website to learn about the types of financial aid available for current and former foster youth.
IMPORTANT: It is important that you submit a financial aid application to help support your living expenses while you are enrolled.