The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Awarded $260K For Students Funds to Set Up Low-Income Persons for Success
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August 26, 2022 06:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology announced it has been awarded $260,000 as part of the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program, a federal government initiative for colleges and universities to assist low-income, first-generation college students and individuals with disabilities.
The U.S. Department of Education earlier this month set aside $51.7 million in 189 new grant awards to institutions of higher education such as The Chicago School to provide disadvantaged college students effective preparation for doctoral studies.
“We are excited to implement new programs that will further set up our students for success in school and in their chosen professions,” said Dr. Michele Nealon, President of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. “We are deeply invested in enlarging the pipeline of mental health professionals who will go on to work in underserved communities where they are needed most.”
Through McNair grant funding, The Chicago School will offer research or other scholarly activities, such as summer internships and seminars to students. McNair-funded initiatives also prepare students for doctoral study through tutoring, academic counseling, and assistance with securing admission to and financial assistance for enrollment in graduate programs.
McNair projects may also fund financial and economic literacy of students, mentoring programs, and exposure to cultural events and academic programs not usually available to disadvantaged students.
The Chicago School is a majority minority-serving institution serving more than 6,000 students, maintains campuses in six major metro areas and an online program. Two-thirds of its students identify as people of color.
About The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Integrating theory with hands-on experience, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology provides education rooted in a commitment to innovation, service, and community for thousands of diverse students across the United States and globally. Founded in 1979, the nonprofit, regionally accredited university now features campuses in iconic locations across the country (Chicago, Southern California, Washington, D.C., New Orleans, Dallas) and online. To spark positive change in the world where it matters most, The Chicago School has continued to expand its educational offerings beyond the field of psychology to offer more than 30 degrees and certificates in the professional fields of health services, education, counseling, business, and more. Through its engaged professional model of education, commitment to diversity and inclusion, and an extensive network of domestic and international professional partnerships, The Chicago School’s students receive real-world training opportunities that reflect their future careers.
The Chicago School is proud to be a part of TCS Education System, a nonprofit, integrated system of colleges and universities that work collaboratively to advance student success and community impact. To learn more, visit www.thechicagoschool.edu.
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