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Are you wondering if you have what it takes to make it in College? Are you concerned about the rising cost of college? College Bridge allows you to enroll in courses at local colleges and universities.
For each course taken, you will earn both high school elective credit and transferable college credit. Courses meet on the college campuses outside of the regular school day – they can be
scheduled in the late afternoon, early evening, on Saturdays or during the summer.
The costs of tuition, textbooks, materials and laboratory fees are entirely covered by CPS and are free for you! With the rising cost of college, College Bridge gives you the opportunity to experience college life and earn college credit before you’ve graduated high school without paying a dime.
Find out more…
Download the flyer
Download the Student Registration Form
What you gain
- Experience taking courses on a college campus.
- Receive high school elective credit.
- Earn transferable college credit (varies by class).
What you need
- Achieve junior or senior standing.
- Earn a minimum GPA of 2.5.
- Get the recommendation of high school counselor.
- Have 90% attendance.
- Receive parental permission.
- Meet the individual colleges admission requirements (varies by college).
How much it costs
- No cost to students. CPS pays for tuition, textbooks, materials, laboratory fees, and transportation.
Where
- Chicago State University
- Daley College
- DePaul University
- Devry University
- Harold Washington College
- Illinois Institute of Technology
- Kennedy-King College
- Loyola University
- Malcolm X College
- National-Louis University
- North Park University
- Northeastern Illinois University
- Northwestern University
- Olive-Harvey College
- Roosevelt University
- St. Xavier University
- Truman College
- University of Chicago
- University of Illinois at Chicago
When
- Courses are offered in late afternoon, early evening, Saturdays, or during the summer.
- Apply in the second semester of your sophomore year or throughout your junior and senior year.
How to find out more
- Ask your counselor