CHA S.O.A.R.

Organization Name:
CHA S.O.A.R.
Address:
60 E. Van Buren 10th Floor
City, State, ZIP:
Chicago, IL 60605
Website:
http://www.thecha.org

Contact Name:
Grant Vitale
Title:
Education Navigator
Email Address:
gvitale@thecha.org
Phone:
(312) 786-6908

Program Description

CHA Residents (ages 15-20) 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

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Demographics

First-Generation

Less than 25%