Here are some general tips on how to find and apply for a college.

1. Research what college you would like to attend. ISAC has a great handbook describing all Illinois institutions. You can still use Naviance to research and compare schools. Collegeboard is also a great college research tool.

2. Apply as a first-year undergraduate student.

3. You will need to request your HS transcript to be sent to the college you are applying to.

4. Complete your FAFSA or the Alternative Application, depending on which one you are eligible for. Make sure to add your prospective school to the financial aid application you complete.

5. Be aware of all mail and email communication. They might ask for additional information. This is how you will find out if you have been accepted or not.

In this google doc, you can see general information on how to enroll into a City College of Chicago.

Here you can also see their virtual office hours and general contact information.

Here you can see all the City Colleges of Chicago locations.

• Make sure your new school is the right match for you. Do your research!! Visit the school, etc.

• Make sure your classes at your current institution will transfer to the new school. Check transferology ahead of time!

• Watch transfer deadlines. Often they are in March or April, but they can be much earlier. Each school is different.

• You'll need good letters of recommendation from professors or staff that has worked with you at your current school.

• Know your financial aid options. Make sure to add your new school to your FAFSA.

• Request transcripts from your current school and your high school.

• There's more advice here.

Most apprenticeships are through a Union. Each trade will have specific qualifications you need to meet, applications and tests you need to take, and waiting periods after you have been accepted. Be sure that you qualify to apply and study for the tests ahead of time.