Bridges to Success
In Collaboration with City Colleges of Chicago
Are you feeling alone on your college journey? Do have questions, but not sure where to turn? Would a personal coach be helpful?
For over 10 years, UtmostU, a Chicago-based nonprofit, has helped hundreds of college students work toward their goals and earn their degrees. By matching students with expert personal coaches and providing financial and personal resources, we connect you with valuable tools that keep you on the path toward college graduation. We are excited to welcome 50 City Colleges of Chicago students to our Bridges to Success program to begin receiving support in January 2023.
Enrollment Process
Complete the Interest Form
Be invited to an interview
If accepted, be invited to complete the UtmosU Agreement and Enrollment Survey
You are officially enrolled as an UtmostU fellow and will be assigned a coach!
Participants receive:
A personal coach
$400 stipend
$600 in emergency funds
Free cell service
Paid monthly surveys
Mental health counseling
Here is How to Enroll
Make sure you:
- Graduated from high school between 2017-2022
- Are a full-time City Colleges student in spring 2023 (12 credits)
- Have less than 35 college credit hours
- Complete an interest form to set-up an informal interview
When accepted, get matched with a post-secondary coach and connect every 6 weeks
Take a 5-minute monthly survey and get paid $10
Get advice and guidance that makes an impact on your life
Receive access to:
- $400 in direct financial assistance
- Additional emergency aid up to $600
- Free cell service through T-Mobile
- Professional networking and learning experiences
- Certified mental health counselors
- A network of peers in UtmostU to connect with