U. of C. targets city students
Source: Chicago Tribune Posted By: Johnnie R...4436 days ago
The University of Chicago pledged Monday to eliminate loans from the financial aid packages it offers incoming students from Chicago, the centerpiece of a new initiative aimed at helping high school students across the city succeed in college.
The initiative, UChicago Promise, is an effort to get more Chicago students to enroll in college and help them navigate the application process.
"A college degree makes a huge difference in the lives of students and the trajectory of families," university....