21-year-old Erik Zetina has always enjoyed crime shows. So, after graduating from Carl Schurz High School in 2018, he decided…

Fresh Start: A Student Debt Forgiveness Program at City Colleges Chicago

“I have a passion for helping others, and, thanks to the Fresh Start program giving me a fresh start, I…

The Fresh Start debt-forgiveness program helped Latil get back on track in her college journey.

Abner Gutierrez-Herrera always knew he would return to school to better his future, and some good timing helped him do…

While scrolling through his Twitter feed last summer, 26-year-old Steven Bahena came across an article about a press conference where…

When Parish Peaks heard about City Colleges' Fresh Start Program, he knew it was the perfect opportunity for him to…

Fresh Start program provided more than just debt relief: Letisha was also supported by credit counseling, which have helped her…

Fresh Start program was a chance to get back to school and complete an associate degree

Not happy in his job in the restaurant industry, Deiron Johnson decided to head back to the classroom in 2013.…

For as long as she can remember, Jamela Carrell has dreamt of becoming a lawyer. It’s the answer she gave…

Growing up in Rogers Park, Carita Bailey Thompson realized at a young age that she wanted to make a difference…