Through a partnership between City Colleges of Chicago and the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA), CHA residents and Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program participants may be eligible to take courses at City Colleges at low or no cost.
The Partners in Education program covers expenses such as tuition, required uniforms, books, and most exam fees for the City Colleges academic program or training program that the student is enrolled in. Eligible students can enroll in the following programs: associate degrees, advanced certificates, basic certificates, and a limited number of Continuing Education courses/programs (professional and personal development).
This list is a summary of the steps required to become a Partners in Education student. To view the full Partners in Education New Student Checklist, click the button below.
To view upcoming information sessions, click here or click on the tiles below.
| Session | Classes Start | Registration Deadline | Voucher Request Deadline | Last Day to Attend Mandatory Info Session |
| Spring First 8-Week | January 12, 2026 | January 1, 2026 | December 29, 2025 | December 10, 2025 |
| Spring 16-Week | January 12, 2026 | January 1, 2026 | December 29, 2025 | December 10, 2025 |
| Spring 12-Week | February 9, 2026 | January 29, 2026 | January 23, 2026 | January 7, 2026 |
| Spring Second 8-Week | March 9, 2026 | February 26, 2026 | February 20, 2026 | February 4, 2026 |
Please contact: ccccha@ccc.edu
