We Support
Northeastern Illinois University's Center for College Access and Success creates support systems for first-generation students,
their families, and their schools to make their dream of a college education a reality.
Post-Secondary Degrees for all Students
The Center for College Access and Success (CCAS) is Northeastern Illinois University's educational outreach center to PreK-12 schools and their communities in the Chicago area.
42 Years
in Education
News & Announcements
NEIU CCAS Annual Report is Now Available.
We are honored to share the 2021 Annual Report with you.
CenterSpace | Maker Space is Now Open by Appointment Only
We are now open for in-person services. Please go to our CenterSpace section to make and appointment.
Upcoming Events
Cyber-Safe Families
Program | Conference
Summer 2022
Free
Northeastern Illinois University’s Center
for College Access and Success has been awarded a grant by the Siemens Foundation. Partnered with MxD, an agency in manufacturing cybersecurity, we are focused on engaging families in a conversation about cybersecurity in their lives and increasing awareness of the need for more representation in the field.
Talent Search
Finance, Web Design
Leadership Academy
Summer 2022
July 12 - August 4, 2022
Hybrid Program
Open to Dunbar, Harlan
and Hubbard students
Spend four amazing weeks developing
your life skills to implement strategies and knowledge for success! The NEIU CCAS Educational Talent Search Program has partnered with Fambro Management (AES)
for a two days a week virtual/one day a week
in person leadership academy! The program delivers a virtual Zombie Escape Room, interactive individualized group learning sessions, leadership training, powerful
keynote speakers and hands-on projects.
TRIO UBMS & UB
STEAM Academy
Summer 2022
July 5 - August 5, 2022
See flyer for participating
schools.
The NEIU CCAS TRIO UBMS & UB program, invite students to register for the Summer STEM Academy 2022.
During the project, students will, learn about
STEM Careers, Engineering and Robotics, Underwater Robotics with 3D printing & Folkloric Dance and Culture.
Students will also be part of Mandarin Language acquisition, Arts integration activities, Special Speakers and Panelist, Workforce readiness, and College readiness.
NEIU Dual Enrollment
Fall 2022
Get a Jump Start on College.
Earn Free Credit at NEIU!
Free College Classes for High School Students
Northeastern Illinois University’s College
of Arts and Sciences is offering a great opportunity for high school students to get
an early college experience, supported
by scholarships!
Experience college class rigor at NEIU this summer as a high school student.