Resource Center

Resource Center

WHAT IS A TOOLKIT?
A collection of materials that can be distributed to students, parents, staff, and others to inform them of the programs, services, and initiatives offered by City Colleges. 

WHAT CAN I FIND IN THESE TOOLKITS?
You will find an abundance of information, including but not limited to: 

  • Application steps and requirements 
  • Information on our postsecondary degree and certificate programs 
  • Resources for Adult Education and ESL learners 
  • Transfer details and partnerships with four-year colleges and universities 

City Colleges of Chicago is a system of seven community colleges and five satellite locations serving the 77 neighborhoods of the city. Our goal is to promote upward mobility and economic prosperity among Chicago’s many residents. The types of people we serve include:

  • Students looking for an affordable postsecondary education
  • Ambitious high schoolers eager to start their college career
  • Students who are the first in their families to attend college
  • Undocumented students and foreign language speakers
  • Adults wishing to learn a lucrative skill or trade
  • Adults who want to finish their high school education
  • Individuals and families on the path to citizenship

We want to ensure that every student in the Chicago area has access to the quality education they deserve. That’s why we created this Resource Center. Here, you can find a variety of materials concerning the many different aspects of City Colleges. We encourage you to download, print, and distribute these materials as much as you’d like!

TOOLKITS:

City Colleges RegistrationHigh School ResourcesDegree and Certificate ProgramsAdult EducationEarly CollegeMarketing Videos
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City Colleges Registration Toolkit

How to apply and pay for college.

City Colleges supports high school students as they work toward their educational goals, whether they want to earn an associate degree, transfer to a four-year institution, or earn a certificate that allows them to immediately enter the workforce.

Here, you will find information on the Star Scholarship, Early College program, and our transfer partnerships with various colleges and universities.

These resources are suitable for:

  • High school seniors interested in a free college education
  • High school juniors and seniors who want a head start on their college career
  • Star Scholars who want to transfer to one of our partner four-year colleges and universities
  • Undocumented students

Academic Calendar | Printable Class Schedules
Apply online

Downloadable materials
Below is a collection of printable flyers, FAQs, and guides for use

View Tuition Savings Flyer
View Registration and Enrollment Materials
View Resources About Paying for College
View City Colleges Student Resources

High School Resources Toolkit

Scholarships, Early College, transfer, undocumented students, and Star Scholarship profiles by college.

City Colleges supports high school students in their educational goals, whether they want to earn an associates degree, transfer to a four-year institution, or earn a certificate allowing them to immediately enter the workforce.

Here, you will find information on the Star Scholarship, which offers free tuition and books to qualifying Chicago Public Schools students. You will also find resources on our Early College program and our transfer partnerships with various colleges and universities, including Arizona State University, Illinois Institute of Technology, Loyola University, Northwestern University, School of the Art Institute, The University of Chicago, and many more. Finally, you’ll find information for undocumented students in English and Spanish, with more languages to come.

These resources are suitable for:

  • High school seniors interested in a free college education
  • High school juniors and seniors who want a head start on their college career
  • Star Scholars who want to transfer to one of our partner four-year colleges and universities
  • Undocumented students

Request a Visit

Downloadable materials
Below is a collection of printable flyers, FAQs, and guides for use

View Resources for High School Students

Degree and Certificate Programs Toolkit

General information about City Colleges of Chicago, college brochures, and degree and certificate information.

City Colleges of Chicago offers comprehensive degree and certificate programs that can help students become career-ready in as little as one semester or transfer to a four-year institution. Here, you will find general information about City Colleges as well as details specific to each of the schools.

Each of our seven colleges has a Center of Excellence, which are as follows:

  • Richard J. Daley College:
    Advanced Manufacturing
  • Harold Washington College:
    Business and Professional Services
  • Kennedy-King College:
    Construction Technology; Culinary Arts and Hospitality
  • Malcolm X College:
    Healthcare Education
  • Olive-Harvey College:
    Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
  • Harry S Truman College:
    Education, Human and Natural Sciences
  • Wilbur Wright College:
    Engineering and Computer Science

Learn more at www.ccc.edu/catalog.

These resources are suitable for:

  • Prospective students interested in one of the Centers of Excellence
  • Adults and high school students interested in a fast pathway to a career
  • Community members wishing to know more about their local City Colleges of Chicago school

Downloadable materials
Below is a collection of printable flyers, FAQs, and guides for use

View Resources About City Colleges

Adult Education Toolkit

Resources for current and prospective GED/HiSET and ESL students.

City Colleges offers free English as a Second Language (ESL) and high school equivalency (GED® and HiSET® preparation) classes for adults, reducing the financial burden of entering the city’s workforce. Students in these courses are eligible to participate in the City Colleges Career Bridge and Gateway programs.

The Career Bridge program lets students learn about a specific career (and, in some cases, earn a professional certificate allowing them to immediately enter the workforce) while preparing for the GED® or HiSET® exams.

The Gateway program allows Career Bridge completers and other eligible Adult Education students to transition to certificate and degree programs at a reduced tuition rate.

Learn more at www.ccc.edu/AdultEd or
www.ccc.edu/aprendemas.

These resources are suitable for:

  • Foreign language speakers
  • Adults without a high school diploma
  • Students who need housing assistance
  • Students transferring from shuttered community colleges

Downloadable materials
Below is a collection of printable flyers, FAQs, and guides for use

View Adult Education Materials

Early College Toolkit

Resources, help guides, and forms for those interested in the Early College program.

Join the Early College program to enroll in college-level courses while still in high school, reducing both the time and the money needed to earn a college degree.

The Early College program offers two ways for you to earn college credit: dual credit and dual enrollment. High school juniors and seniors who are at least 16 years old are eligible to participate. If you are younger than 16 and want to participate in Early College, you must get approval from the college president or vice president of your desired City Colleges location.

Visit the Early College website to find out more information.

Downloadable materials
Below is a collection of printable forms, help guides, and flyer that can be filled out electronically.

View Early College Resources

Marketing Videos

Watch the City Colleges brand videos below.

View College Videos

City Colleges of Chicago is a system of seven community colleges and five satellite locations serving the 77 neighborhoods of the city. Our goal is to promote upward mobility and economic prosperity among Chicago’s many residents. The types of people we serve include: 

  • Students looking for an affordable postsecondary education 
  • Ambitious high schoolers eager to start their college career 
  • Students who are the first in their families to attend college 
  • Undocumented students and foreign language speakers 
  • Adults wishing to learn a lucrative skill or trade 
  • Adults who want to finish their high school education 
  • Individuals and families on the path to citizenship 

We want to ensure that every student in the Chicago area has access to the quality education they deserve. That’s why we created this Resource Center. Here, you can find a variety of materials concerning the many different aspects of City Colleges. We encourage you to download, print, and distribute these materials as much as you’d like!  

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