Providing unprecedented educational resources,
college access and opportunities for scholarships
CHICAGO, March 28,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) is pleased
to announce two important and free events on Thursday, April 4, 2024, for prospective
students and their families eager to explore pathways to a quality
education and abundant academic opportunities, including
scholarships. First, Northeastern will hold an Open House geared
toward helping students discover all the opportunities NEIU has to
offer. Simultaneously, Northeastern will host the Midwest's first
National College Resources Foundation (NCRF) Latino
College Expo, an educational event with a mission to expand college
and career access for Latinx students.
The NCRF Latino College Expo will run from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. and will be held in the NEIU
P.E. Complex. The NEIU Open House will be held in the NEIU Student
Union from noon to 1:30 p.m. and then
again from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Free
parking will be available on the 4th and 5th floors of the Parking
Facility.
"Northeastern Illinois University is
proud to provide many resources for students pursuing their
educational path during these two exceptional events," said NEIU
Interim President Dr. Katrina E.
Bell-Jordan. "It's our pleasure to partner with the National
College Resources Foundation to host the Latino College Expo's
highly regarded educational programs.
As a Hispanic-Serving and Minority Serving Institution,
Northeastern is dedicated to providing a quality
education while promoting diversity, equity and economic mobility.
We are committed to empowering our diverse community of students by
providing an excellent, affordable learning, teaching and
scholarship environment."
At the NEIU Open House, prospective students will have access to
information about the University's 90 undergraduate and certificate
programs, graduate degrees, and student clubs and organizations.
Information about the NEIU For You scholarship program and other
funding programs will be available to minimize student debt and
foster academic persistence. NEIU will also offer campus tours,
giveaways, complimentary food and drinks, and a wide range of live
entertainment for the entire family.
The NCRF Latino College Expo will provide students access
to over 40 colleges and universities, with a special focus on
Hispanic Serving Institutions, networking with local community
organizations and businesses, and participation in bilingual
Spanish/English college and career access seminars. Additionally,
select colleges will generously waive application fees, offer
scholarships, and may even extend on-the-spot acceptances.
The Latino College Expo™ has a mission to guide high school and
adult learners to their ideal college home and help college
transfer students transition to a four-year institution.
Additionally, in promoting a college-going culture, NCRF also
welcomes students, parents, guardians, educators and individuals of
all ethnic backgrounds to take part in the enriching experiences
dedicated to expanding access to college and careers.
About NCRF and the Latino College Expo™
The Latino
College Expo™ - is a trademarked event of the National College
Resources Foundation (NCRF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational
enhancement organization serving over 200,000 students annually
through a variety of impactful programs. NCRF's mission is to
curtail the high school dropout rate and increase degree and/or
certificate enrollment among underserved, underrepresented,
at-risk, low-resource, homeless, and foster students. NCRF's vision
is to close the gap in educational achievement, workforce and
economic disparities with the goal of ending racism and racial
inequalities.
ABOUT NORTHEASTERN
ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Northeastern Illinois University
offers more than 40 undergraduate degree and certificate programs
and more than 50 graduate degree, certificate, licensure and
endorsement programs. The Main Campus is located on 67 acres in an
attractive residential area on the Northwest Side of Chicago. Founded in 1867, Northeastern is the
longest-standing four-year public Hispanic-Serving Institution in
the Midwest. The University has additional locations in the
metropolitan area, including the Jacob H. Carruthers Center for
Inner City Studies, El Centro and the University Center of
Lake County.
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