College, Scholarship, and Financial Aid Sites
Always keep in mind that you will find the means to obtain your educational objectives and goals.
The following sites may be useful to you in obtaining those objectives and goals. Everyone should be investigating at least one of the Gates Foundation Partners sites, their school site (if determined for internal and external scholarships/grants) and one of the sites listed under “Scholarships and Reviewing Colleges.”
General
www.isac.org — Illinois Student Assistance Commission for FAFSA on-line application and other opportunities
www.ILWorkInfo.com/icrn.htm — Left hand side, click on “Individuals, Left hand side, click on Career Information System (CIS). Career options and scholarship opportunities by area of interest are listed.
www.finaid.org — Site addresses the primary sources of financial aid such as loans and scholarships but also other types that fall into one of eight broad categories.
www.commonapp.org — Gain familiarity with the college application process. Many (not all) universities/colleges use the Common Application for undergraduate admissions.
www.petersons.com – Site addresses the overall process from college search, tests, selection to payment.
Gates Foundation and Partners – Investigate GMSP and, if applicable, appropriate minority advocacy partner
Gates Millennium Scholars Program (GMSP) www.gmsp.org
United Negro College Fund www.uncf.com
Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) www.hsf.net
American Indian Graduate Center Scholars (AIGCS) www.aigcs.org
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) www.apiasf.org
Scholarships and Reviewing Colleges
www.ccc.edu – Access all City Colleges, degree and transfer options, goal exploration, and scholarships
School Website – Always search your college/university site for scholarship opportunities. Simply search for “scholarships” which will provide you with both internal and external opportunities.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG)
CSBG SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Applications are now available!
Scholarships are now available for post-secondary education at an accredited institution of higher education or vocational training in the State of Illinois for the 2015-2016 academic year. (Scholarship award must be used for the 2015 fall semester/quarter).
The CSBG Scholarship Program offers financial aid ranging from $500 to $3,000 for income-eligible residents of the City of Chicago who demonstrate academic achievement, career potential and educational motivation. Displaced and under employed workers, high school graduates (or equivalent), and those aspiring to higher education and employment are invited to apply.
Candidates must submit a complete scholarship application with all required documents and provide proof of residency and income eligibility (see chart below). Applications are available on-line at www.cityofchicago.org/fss. Application deadline is Friday, June 12, 2015 no later than 5:00 p.m.
| ANNUAL & 3-MONTHS MAXIMUM INCOME LEVELS* | ||
| Household Size | Maximum Annual Income | Maximum 3-Month Income |
| 1 | $14,712.50 | $ 3,678.13 |
| 2 | $19,912.50 | $ 4,978.13 |
| 3 | $25,112.50 | $ 6,278.13 |
| 4 | $30,312.50 | $ 7,578.13 |
| 5 | $35,512.50 | $ 8,878.13 |
| 6 | $40,712.50 | $10,178.13 |
| 7 | $45,912.50 | $11,478.13 |
| 8 | $51,112.50 | $12,778.13 |
| *Maximum Annual Income and Maximum 3-Month Income are increased by $5,200 and $1,300, respectively for each additional family member. | ||
City of Chicago Residents should contact: Jenny Schuler at jenny.schuler@cityofchicago.org or (312) 746-7291
Suburban Cook County Residents should contact: Angel Smiley at CSBGscholarship@cedaorg.net or (312) 259-4237
This project was conducted with funds provided under the Community Services Block Grant Program administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and it does not necessarily represent in whole or in part the viewpoint of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
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Chicago Star Scholarship… ccc.edu/starscholarship
