New Hope School of Counseling
3710 North Kedzie Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
Chicago, IL 60618
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https://www.rinconfamilyservices.org| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | Vocational |
| Date founded | 1999 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate |
| School accreditation |
Illinois Certification Board (ICB); approved by Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) |
| Specialized accreditation |
ICB Certified for Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (CADC); |
| Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider | CADC Certification Program |
| Setting | Urban (in a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
| Population of city the school is in | 2,853,114 |
| Distance from campus to city center | 20 minutes |
| Public transportation to campus | Available |
| Student parking on campus | free parking |
| County | Cook |
| Visitor information website | Find more information on this website |
| School visit availability | 9-5 Monday-Friday |
| Contact to set up school visit |
Kimberly Skoczelas 773.564 9070 mailto:Kskoczelas@rinconfamilyservices.org |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, male students | 4 |
| Number of full time, female students | 24 |
| Total number of full time students | 28 |
| Number of part time, male students | 12 |
| Number of part time, female students | 31 |
| Total number of part-time students | 43 |
| Total number of male students | 16 |
| Total number of female students | 55 |
| Total number of students | 71 |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| White | 30% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 3% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 0% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 0 |
| Other out-of-state student information | Out of State students would need to ensure the information provided in Illinois is transferable to education requirements for Certification in other states; program can assist in this as needed. |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 0% |
| Number of countries represented | 0 |
| Other international student information | 0 |
| Other age of student information | Minimum age is 18. |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 95% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Costs (for proprietary schools) |
Tuition includes books and fees: CADC: $4005 CRSS: $2355 |
| Tuition refund policy |
https://www.rinconfamilyservices.org/new-hope-school-of-counseling/ **Click apply now and our refund policy is in our application for all students |
| Deferment plan (you can pay part of your tuition at the start of the term and the rest at the end of the term) | Yes |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| Pre-payment plan (if you pay your entire tuition when you enroll, you don't have to pay higher prices if tuition increases) | Yes |
| Tuition guarantee (you aren't affected by tuition increases; the tuition you pay your first year is the amount you pay all years) | Yes |
| Minorities | Yes |
| Other tuition waiver information | Our CRSS/CPRS program offers full tuition coverage for eligible applicants through a state grant. Through partnership with Good Jobs Chicago and WIOA, tuition for CADC can be covered |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Kimberly Skoczelas |
| Financial aid contact title | Director of Education |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 773.564 9070 |
| Submit these forms | N/A |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2024-2025 |
| Percentage of students who received financial aid | 85% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded | |
| Loan | $0 |
| Grant from the school | $2,000 |
| Grant from state government | $2,355 |
| Grant from federal government | $0 |
| Percentage of students awarded each type of financial aid | |
| Grant from the school | 5% |
| Grant from state government | 85% |
| Other proprietary school aid information | 10% |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 0% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $0 |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2024-2025 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Susanna Monarrez |
| Admissions contact title | NHSC Administrative Assistant |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 773.564 9070 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Minimally difficult (about 95% of applicants accepted) |
| Open admissions policy applies to |
CADC Program CRSS Program |
| Entrance difficulty level for these groups | Minimally difficult (about 95% of applicants accepted) |
| Groups receiving preferential admission (first or special consideration) | 0 |
| Other information about entrance difficulty | CRSS program required lived experience |
| Number of male applicants | 13 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 12 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 12 |
| Number of female applicants | 31 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 30 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 30 |
| Total number of applicants | 44 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 42 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 42 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Admission is available | Every five weeks for CADC Program, ongoing for CRSS Program |
| Application fee | $150 for CADC |
| Submit these items: | |
| Application | Required for all students |
| College transcript | Recommended, but not required |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Interview | Required for some students |
| Letters of recommendation | Recommended, but not required |
| Written essay or personal statement | Required for some students |
| Other application materials | Copy of ID |
| Other application materials | Required for all students |
| Admissions contact person #2 | Kimberly Skoczelas |
| Admissions contact title #2 | Director of Education |
| Admissions contact e-mail #2 | |
| Admissions contact person #3 | Roberto Montanez |
| Admissions contact title #3 | CADC Instructor |
| Admissions contact e-mail #3 | |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| School catalog website | Find more information on this website |
| To get a catalog | |
| Academic calendar | Every 5 or 6 weeks for CADC and ongoing for CRSS |
| Grading system | Letter grades for CADC and pass/fail for CRSS |
| Number of faculty on campus | 3 |
| Student faculty ratio | 13:1 |
| Average class size | |
| Lecture | 15 |
| Laboratory | NA |
| Discussion | 15 |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Short-term courses | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Housing contact person | N/A |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Academic advising | Yes |
| Reading and study skills courses | Yes |
| Tutoring | Yes |
| Other information about academic services | Barrier Reduction Services |
| Basic job skills | Yes |
| Other services other |
Internship Seminar Job Readiness Skills |
| Accessibility contact person | Susanna Monarrez |
| Accessibility contact title | NHSC Administrative Assistant |
| Accessibility contact e-mail | |
| Accessibility contact phone | 773.564 .9070 |
| Number of students with a disability served in a recent year | 3 |
| Designated parking | Yes |
| Learning aids | Yes |
| Registration assistance | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| Low-income students | Yes |
| Minorities | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Career contact person | Kimberly Skoczelas |
| Career contact title | Director of Education |
| Career contact e-mail address | |
| Career contact phone | 773.564 9070 |
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 30% |
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |