Whether you’re already accepted to Chicago State or still looking at where to apply, Rise Academy is a unique opportunity only for CSU freshmen. Once accepted at CSU, you can enroll as a Rise Scholar and be equipped with the financial resources and dedicated on-campus support systems you need to succeed during your first year of college.
Free tuition and fees scholarship*
4-year personal laptop
Free textbooks
Dedicated Rise Academy advisor
*The Rise Academy scholarship is applied after accounting for other scholarships and aid (such
as the Pell grant).
This scholarship does not cover room and board expenses.
Click here to register for a Rise Academy info session to learn how you can get your first year of school tuition-free!
2024 | Time |
Feb 21 | 3pm to 4pm |
March 6, 20 | |
April 3,10, 17, 24 | |
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | |
June 5. 12.19.26 |
Potential Students can Schedule an information session here.
Rise Academy students get a head start on their college experience with a 5-week summer program that continues throughout the academic year. By joining this unique program, you can: