Mayor Lori Lightfoot has made the announcement to launch a new initiative Tuesday that will now allow thousands of former City Colleges students to return to school and complete their degrees debt free.
The Program is called The “Fresh Start” program it will give more than 21,000 students who left school in the last 10 years in good standing the wonderful opportunity to return to school and finish their degrees or certificates, The mayor’s office currently estimates a $17.7 million debt.
This is a great opportunity for former students no matter what their challenges are, they will have access to resources needed to get a quality eduaction.