SAIC College Arts Access Program (CAAP)

CAAP College Arts Access Program saic.edu/CAAP for High School Students

Who Can Apply? Application Deadline: April 8, 2022 Students who will be entering their sophomore year in 2022 and have the following are encouraged to apply:

Commitment to academic excellence and interest in pursuing a postsecondary education in the arts 3-5 examples of art or design work created in the past year Short recommendation from a teacher or other academic professional Financial need

College Arts Access Program Phone Number: 312.629.6170 Email: caap@saic.edu

We're available Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. to help!

Students enroll in courses offered in SAIC’s renowned Early College Program Students may earn up to six college credits Scholarships cover all program tuition and fees including supplies, transportation, meals, and activity fees Academic advising, mentorship, and college application and financial planning support is provided Portfolio requirement and application fee for SAIC undergraduate admission is waived Students who are accepted to SAIC’s undergraduate program are eligible for special scholarships and considered for on-campus jobs

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The College Arts Access Program (CAAP) is a college bridge program for Chicago Public School (CPS) students committed to studying art and design. Developed to support exceptional students who demonstrate significant financial need, scholarships are provided to cover all program tuition and fees. Designed as a multi-year, holistic program, CAAP prepares students entering their sophomore year in Fall 2022 with the necessary skills needed for admission to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) or another postsecondary institution.

Key CAAP Components

Application instructions are available at saic.edu/caap

College Arts Access Program: A Bridge to SAIC and Beyond