Hope Chicago's initiative shows significant increase in college enrollment
CHICAGO - Former CPS CEO Dr. Janice Jackson stopped by the City Club of Chicago to talk about a new economic report on the long-lasting benefits of investment in students by way of grants and scholarships.
The nonprofit ‘Hope Chicago’ says a year after their launch in five South and West Side neighborhoods, they have seen a dramatic increase in college enrollment at those schools.
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They are now at 74 percent compared to 57 percent before their launch.
The organization says providing students with tuition and living expenses makes college a more affordable reality and a more viable option for families long term.