2012 Post Secondary Events

Now is the time to start researching colleges and universities and gathering all of the specific information you’ll need to answer all of your college process, financial aid and scholarship questions. Below you will find a list of opportunities and events which are free and open to you and your families to attend across the city. Whenever possible, have duplicate copies of your High School Transcripts, College Entrance Examination Scores (A.C.T. or S.A.T.), Letters of Reference and a Resume, along with samples of your artwork if you are attending a portfolio day or college fair which has visual arts colleges present.

Wednesday, January 25, 6-7:30 p.m.

FAFSA Completion Workshop
Taft High School
6545 W. Hurlbut St.

For more information, contact:
Sonia Abrego, Counselor
sabrego (a) cps.edu

Thursday, January 26, 6-8:00 p.m.

FAFSA Completion Workshop
Urban Prep Charter Academy for Young Men
6201 S. Stewart Ave.

For more information, contact:
Kenneth Hutchison
khutchison (a) urbanprep.org

Saturday, February 4, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

College Goal Illinois
--Unlock Your Adademic Future: Get the Financial Information You Need to be Successful--
Northeastern Illinois University - El Centro Campus
3119 N. Pulaski Road

For more information, contact:
elcentro (a) neiu.edu

Thursday, February 9, 5-7:30 p.m.

FAFSA Completion Workshop
James Bowen High School
2710 E. 89th Street
Room 212

For more information, contact:
Alice Caceda, Post-Secondary Coach
acaceda (a) cps.k12.il.us

Saturday, February 11, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

College Goal Illinois
--College Awareness and Preparation Workshop--
Northeastern Illinois University - Lech Walesa Hall
Lecture Hall 1002
600 N. St. Louis Ave.

For more information, contact:
Office of Financial Aid
773-442-5016
Financial-Aid (a) neiu.edu

Saturday, February 18, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

College Goal Illinois
--FAFSA Workshop--
Carruther's Center for Inner City Studies
700 E. Oakwood Blvd.

For more information, please contact:
Trena Jones or Wanda Dukes
773-268-7500

Thursday, February 23, 6-7:30 p.m.

FAFSA Completion Workshop
Taft High School
6545 W. Hurlbut St.

For more information, contact:
Sonia Abrego, Counselor
sabrego (a) cps.edu

Friday, February 24, 4-7:00 p.m.

FAFSA Completion Workshop
Kenwood Academy High School
5015 S. Blackstone Ave.

Sunday, February 26, 1-3:00 p.m.

College Goal Illinois
--FAFSA Workshop--
Al Raby High School
3545 W. Fulton Blvd.

For more information, contact:
Laurie Park
773-534-6755 x63003
lmpark (a) cps.k12.il.us

Thursday, November 1, Time TBD

After School Matters - Fall 2012 College Fair
Chicago Cultural Center, G.A.R. Hall and Rotunda
78 East Washington Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601

For more information, contact:
Mark Pristop – After School Matters Post Secondary Coordinator Mark.Pristop@afterschoolmatters.org