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Harold Washington College

Yidedya Kedir

“The energy at Harold Washington is great,” she said. “Everyone here is focused on achieving their goals.”

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Sam Roberts

While a student at Harold Washington College, Sam Roberts was glad to receive support from City Colleges of Chicago staff…

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Sandra Magallon

Born to immigrant parents from Michoacán, México, Sandra Magallon was raised in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood and attended Curie High…

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Kashawna Brantley

Aon apprenticeship program provided on-the-job training, a salary, and benefits from the company, as well as an associate degree from…

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Tamika Powell

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

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Jacori Garrett

As part of the Early College program, Jacori was taking college level classes and earning college credit as a high…

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Latil Willis

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

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Abner Gutierrez-Herrera

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

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Corey Hogan

Video Interview: Corey Hogan's Journey to Success

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Dr. Asif Wilson

“Asif Wilson is an education role model,” reads a paper written by one of Dr. Asif Wilson’s students from an…

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Parish Peaks

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

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Letisha Banks

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

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