At the following locations, Ladder Up offers free financial aid assistance to the public. Knowledgeable staff and volunteers can assist you with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and help you secure valuable funding for college. We have no income or age limits for clients – all are welcome!
Please note that most our financial aid assistance is delivered on-site at partnering high schools throughout Chicago. Please click here to view a list of our Partners.
Before arriving at our FAFSA assistance locations, please review the list of Required Documents to know what information you should bring with you in order to complete the FAFSA.
CITY/REGION
SITE
ADDRESS
Chicago - Loop
Office of Chicago City Clerk
121 N. LaSalle St., Room 107
MAP
Free financial aid form (FAFSA) assistance on Tuesdays and Thursday, 5:30-7:30 PM, from Jan. 31-Apr. 17, 2012.
(LaSalle & Washington)
Chicago - Northwest
Wright College
4300 N. Narragansett Ave.
MAP
Free financial aid (FAFSA) application assistance available on Saturday, 8:30-11:30 AM, from Jan. 28 to Apr. 14, and Tuesday, 3:30-8:30 PM, from Jan. 31-Apr. 17, 2012. Closed on Mar. 17, Apr. 3, and Apr. 7, 2012.
(Montrose & Narragansett)
Chicago - South
Kennedy-King College
6301 S. Halsted St.
MAP
Open Saturdays, 8:30-11:30 AM, from Jan. 21 - Apr. 14, 2012. Financial aid (FAFSA) application assistance also available. Closed on March 17, 2012.
(63rd and Halsted)
Cicero - Suburbs
Unity Junior High School
2100 S. Laramie Ave.
MAP
Open Saturdays, 8:30-11:30 AM, from Jan. 21 - Apr. 14, 2012. Financial aid (FAFSA) application assistance also available. Closed on March 17, 2012.
(Laramie and Cermak)