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CHA S.O.A.R.

  • Grant Vitale
  • Education Navigator
  • gvitale@thecha.org
  • (312) 786-6908

Program Description

CHA Residents (ages 14-20) can receive one-on-one coaching from an Education Navigator to support post-high school plans, or to assist in continued post-secondary enrollment through Project S.O.A.R (Students + Outcomes + Achievements = Results).

Think of an Education Navigator as an extra coach for future success that can help to:

  • FIND THE RIGHT COLLEGE OR PROGRAM - identify schools and programs that are a good match and fit
  • COMPLETE APPLICATIONS - including college admissions, program and scholarship applications
  • SAVE MONEY - help to complete the FAFSA, maximize financial aid & find scholarships
  • PERSIST TO GRADUATION - help through common college 'road blocks' identify internships and summer employment opportunities, build a network for future success

Services Provided

  • Academic enrichment/tutoring/study skills
  • Career exploration and counseling/internships
  • College admissions guidance and counseling
  • Financial aid advising/FAFSA completion
  • Mentoring
  • SAT/ACT and other test preparation
  • Scholarships and last-dollar grants
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Demographics

Populations Served

  • Academically At-risk
  • Academically High-performing
  • ESL Students

First-Generation

  • Less than 25%