Rise Academy is a first-year experience program that starts in the summer or fall with
an introductory five-week college course, support workshops, targeted advising, and
continues with holistic student support throughout the academic year.
In the Rise Academy, you will participate in workshops, build relationships with classmates, explore
career options and learn the “ins and outs” of college life.
All incoming full-time freshmen students, including transfer students with less than
24 credit hours, who apply and are admitted to Chicago State University and, complete
the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) are eligible. Students must successfully
complete the first 5-weeks of the Rise Academy program over the summer in order to be eligible to receive the tuition scholarship
12 or more credit hours in both the fall and spring semesters.
Students who successfully complete the
Rise Academy program will receive:
- The Rise Scholarship which covers full-tuition and fees for your first-year at CSU after applying
all financial aid awards for the 2022-2023 academic year (*).
- Free loan of a university laptop for all four undergraduate years including internet
access for the first/freshman year of study at CSU (**).
- Textbook vouchers to eliminate and/or reduce the cost of textbooks.
- Advisors, workshops & resources to guide and support your progress while studying
at CSU.
First
apply for admissions. Once accepted,
Sign up today for an information session.
You can contact the
Rise Academy Academic Advisor, Catherine Smith, with any questions at
csmiti06@csu.edu