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 |
| Summer | June 3, 2026 | May 23, 2026 | May 20, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
| Fall 16-Week | August 20, 2026* | August 9, 2026* | August 12, 2026 | August 5, 2026 |
| Fall 12-Week | September 21, 2026* | September 10, 2026* | September 16, 2026 | September 9, 2026 |
| Fall Second 8-Week | October 19, 2026* | October 8, 2026* | October 13, 2026 | October 7, 2026 |
*dates are tentative
Please contact: ccccha@ccc.edu
