ADULT LEARNER PROGRAM (ALP) | COLLEGE NOW GREATER CLEVELAND

Provides career and college counseling and financial aid assistance to those seeking help to begin or go back to college or post-secondary programs such as vocational schools or training programs. Counseling is given regarding career options and interests, colleges, the admission process, financial aid, the completion of forms, and scholarship searches. Offers financial assistance provided through three types of scholarships. Can counsel individuals on student loan debt and help find the best option to help pay the debt, such as Income Based Repayment plans, loan forgiveness options, and/or consolidation options. Will help with applications for those options. Note: Does not provide direct financial assistance.

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211 Cleveland

Physical Address

1500 W 3rd St., Cleveland, OH 44113

Hours

By appointment M-F: 9:00am-5:00pm, Sa: by appointment.

Fax

(216) 241-6184

Application process

Phone for information or to make an appointment M-F: 9:00am-5:00pm.

Fee

Free

Eligibility

Adults age 19 and older who reside in Cuyahoga, Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit or Trumbull County who are no longer in High School. Must be acquiring admission to a Pell-eligible institution. Those who have been enrolled in college within the last five years must have a minimum college cumulative grade average of 2.5. Those who have not been in college for the past five years will not need to submit their grade point average. Will need to to demonstrate financial need.

Agency info

COLLEGE NOW GREATER CLEVELAND

Provides services that help individuals in Greater Cleveland pursue postsecondary education through college access advising, financial aid counseling and scholarship and retention services. Assists traditional students and adult learners and awards about $4 million in need-based, renewable scholarships each year.