City Colleges Future Ready

Chicagoans – Take Part in Credit and Continuing Education Programs in High-Demand Fields at No Cost to You

City Colleges of Chicago is taking affordable education to the next level by offering programs in select high-demand fields at no cost to the student.

Following more than a year of the COVID-19 pandemic, now is the best time to prepare for a new career. City Colleges wants to give a financial boost to Chicagoans wanting to start or resume their college education.

The terms are simple, the requirements are easy and the price is unbeatable.

Who can participate in the Future Ready program?

• Chicago residents, and
• Students new to City Colleges, including:
  • Students who have only taken adult education courses
  • Students who have only taken Continuing Education courses
• Or, students who are returning to City Colleges after 2 spring/fall semesters away, who left City Colleges in good standing, and must complete a new City Colleges application
• Students with undocumented status are eligible to apply to Future Ready

Credit Program:

• Earn college credit
• Work towards earning a basic certificate or advanced certificate
• Classes may be transferable to degree programs at City Colleges or to other colleges and universities

Continuing Education Program:

• May earn industry-recognized professional credentials
• No college credit
• Classes generally non-transferable