Thousands of Chicago students — plus their parents — will receive full-ride college scholarships under a program announced at five public schools today.
U.S. Department of Education data also shows Latinos have lower college completion rates than white non-Hispanics.
Hope Chicago will also give all beneficiaries career guidance and counseling so “the student not only getsThe funding comes from donations and the group’s co-founder Pete Kadens, a businessman and philanthropist.Hope Chicago’s program doesn't just offer scholarships to students — it'll also give funds to one parent to enroll in a two- or four-year program or in a trade certification curriculum.
Ocon said 60% of the 400 departing seniors already have early decision admittance and that, based on averages from past years, at least 95% will be admitted to a four year college.
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