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Education Discrimination Assistance | Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness

Assists homeless students and their families by providing fee legal aid for education related issues, including school enrollment, financial aid, access to transportation, and others. Also provides a renewable scholarship to first-year college students who are experiencing homelessness.

Date of Last Formal Update

08/13/2025

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211 DuPage County

Physical Address

70 East Lake Street, Suite 720, Chicago, IL 60601

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Voice

800-940-1119

Toll-Free Legal Assistance Hotline

Application process

(1) Call to request legal aid (2) Have information ready regarding the location individual is staying, the school they are attending and income information.

Fee

No fees

Required documents

Proof of attendance in school; Proof of income; Additional documents may be requested.

Eligibility

Homeless students and their families

Languages

English

Service area

Lake County, IL
Dupage County, IL
Cook County, IL
Will County, IL

Agency info

Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness

Assists homeless students and their families by providing fee legal aid for education related issues, including school enrollment, financial aid, access to transportation, and others. Also provides a renewable scholarship to first-year college students who are experiencing homelessness.