What is it?
City Colleges of Chicago has created the Fresh Start program that allows you to get your previous CCC college debts waived.
This scholarship program gives your education a financial clean slate.
City Colleges of Chicago has created the Fresh Start program that allows you to get your previous CCC college debts waived.
All you have to do is re-enroll with the promise to complete a certification or degree, and your previous CCC student debt disappears. Your debt is waived in two phases. Half of your debt will be waived once enrolled. The other half will be waived upon earning your certificate or degree.
You are eligible if you were enrolled, or attempted to enroll, at City Colleges with at least $201 of debt before July 1st, 2020.
You are eligible regardless of educational status, GPA, or SAP (Satisfactory Academic Progress) holds on financial aid.
To remain eligible you will be required to attend one 45-minute credit building workshop and one 1-hour financial coaching session. You must also maintain Satisfactory Academic progress.
Getting state grants if FAFSA/Federal Aid isn’t an option for you.
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If you have a question about information that is on our website, you can use this email.
summerhub@onegoalgraduation.orgAny CPS student can reach out to this email if you are not sure who to ask.
aftergraduationhelp@cps.eduIf you are enrolling at a CCC, you can use this email if you are not sure who your Postsecondary Navigator is.
navigator@ccc.eduOr if you're not sure who to ask, just reach out through the following form and we'll connect you to the right person, who can help you find the answers you need
