Admissions/Transcripts
CCC is an open access institution, which accepts all students who apply. We will work with impacted students to determine course placement and transfer credit.
City Colleges of Chicago
City Colleges of Chicago continues to welcome our fellow Americans who are seeking to further their education after being displaced following Hurricane Maria, and has put in place the following supports:
Tuition
CCC allows impacted individuals to take advantage of in-district tuition rates by using their Puerto Rico IDs, waiving the usual 6-month residency requirement, with evidence of immediate prior residency in a storm-impacted area.
Financial Aid
CCC assists students in transferring their federal financial aid to CCC. CCC follows federal financial aid guidelines regarding students impacted.
Scholarships
Students are eligible for internal and external scholarship funds, as available, and advisors will assist students in ensuring that they can meet their financial responsibility.
CCC’s Disaster Relief Scholarship
for those displaced as a result of hurricanes Maria, Harvey, and Irene
This scholarship pays for the tuition and books of eligible students who are pursuing an advanced certificate or associate degree at CCC.
For more information and to learn how to apply, please contact:
Wright College: Maria Llopiz
Humboldt Park Vocational Education Center: Ken Santiago
All other colleges: Pedro Pedroza
New to CCC?
Fall Classes Start August 27
Registration is currently underway.
Community Resource Center
The Humboldt Park Vocational Education Center has and will continue to act as a community resource center for displaced storm survivors.
Other Resources
Other Programs:
Free GED and ESL Classes
Whether you want to learn English or finish high school, our free ESL and GED classes are here to help.
Continuing Education
We offer non-credit courses every semester for professional development and personal enrichment.