Courses
Homebuyer Education
Wednesdays – September 2, 9, 16, & 23. Eight-hour course delivered in four 2-hour sessions.
Our eight-hour home buyer education seminar prepares you for the complicated process of buying a home. Learn about the basics of budgeting, improving your credit, understanding the closing process and down payment assistance programs.
Session 1. Orientation to the home buying process
Session 2. Budget & credit basics
Session 3. Shopping for a home
Session 4. Getting the deal done – closing process. Orientation to the home buying process
To receive a certificate of completion form you must complete all four classes totaling eight educational hours.
Protecting Your Home and Preventing Displacement: Support for Homeowners
Facing mortgage challenges can feel overwhelming- but understanding your options is the first step toward protecting your home.
This workshop provides homeowners with a clear overview of the foreclosure process and the solutions that may be available. Topics include home retention and non-retention options, loan modifications, mediation programs, and current mortgage assistance resources.
Designed for homeowners at any stage of concern, this session focuses on education, early intervention, and connecting participants to trusted guidance and support.
Homebuyer Education
NHS Chicago’s eight-hour homebuyer education course is designed to help participants better understand the homebuying process and prepare for successful, sustainable homeownership. Learn about the basics of budgeting, improving your credit, understanding the closing process and down payment assistance programs.
This September class will follow a modified three-day schedule that includes two weekday evening sessions and one Saturday session.
Participants must attend all three sessions listed below to complete the required eight hours of education.
Class Schedule
Session 1: Part 1 – Orientation
Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Session 2: Part 2 – Budget & Credit
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Session 3: Part 3 – Shopping for a Home + Part 4 – Getting the Deal Done
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location
NHS-Chicago Education Center
639 E 87th Street
Chicago, IL 60619
To receive a Homebuyer Education Certificate of Completion request form, participants must attend and complete all three sessions. Participants who miss any portion of the course may be required to make up missed time before a certificate can be issued.
Important Arrival Policy:
Participants should plan to arrive early and allow time for parking, check-in, and seating. Doors will close 15 minutes after the scheduled class start time. Participants who arrive after doors close will not be admitted and may need to register for a future class.
Student Loans: From Borrowing to Repayment
Student loans can feel overwhelming, but understanding your options can help you make more informed decisions.
Join NHS Chicago, CARE Chicago, and the Center for Disability & Elder Law (CDEL) for a virtual webinar designed to help students, parents, and borrowers better understand student loans from borrowing through repayment.
Topics will include:
• Repayment options and how to evaluate them
• What happens when payments are missed
• Delinquency, default, and collections
• How repayment history can affect credit
• Forgiveness and discharge options
• Student loan repayment and forgiveness scams
• Borrower rights and trusted sources of assistance
Guest speakers include William “Bill” Barrett and David Harper with CARE Chicago, and Andrew Potter with the Center for Disability & Elder Law (CDEL). Together, they will provide information to help borrowers better understand repayment, borrower protections, and trusted sources of support.
Who Should Attend: Current and prospective students, parents, and adults currently repaying student loans.
Weathering the Storm: Disaster Preparedness, Backup Power & Solar
Join us for an informational webinar presented by Eya Louis of Soul Works, L3C!
This workshop will provide practical tools and resources to help you create a more energy-efficient, comfortable, and resilient home. During the first portion, participants will learn simple ways to reduce energy use, lower utility costs, weatherize their homes, explore electrification upgrades, and prepare for solar.
The second portion will focus on storm and power-outage preparedness. Learn what emergency supplies every household should have available, how to protect food and keep essential devices charged during an outage, and what to consider when exploring generators, portable solar chargers, battery banks, and other backup-power options. The workshop will also cover generator safety, carbon monoxide risks, weatherization, tree care, and how solar paired with battery storage may support a longer-term home-resilience plan.
Participants will also receive information about:
Illinois Solar for All
ComEd’s Whole Home Electrification Program
Whether you are interested in lowering your energy costs, protecting your household during severe weather, or planning future home improvements, this webinar will help you take practical steps toward a safer and more resilient home.
Owner-Occupant Property Management Training
Homebuyer Education
Saturday (10/03, 10/10)
3330 W. Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
Our eight-hour home buyer education seminar prepares you for the complicated process of buying a home. Learn about the basics of budgeting, improving your credit, understanding the closing process and down payment assistance programs.
This two-day course is broken down into distinctive parts:
Day 1 will cover an orientation to the home buying process and budget & credit basics.
Day 2 will bring in expert realtors and loan officers to cover shopping for a home and the closing process.
To receive a certificate of completion form you must attend both sessions totaling eight educational hours.
Financial Capability
Whether you are planning to purchase a home or simply need to improve your finances, this workshop will prepare you for financial security.
Learn How To:
- Develop a spending plan
- Reduce your debt
- Increase your credit score
Homebuyer Education
Wednesday (10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28)
NHS Chicago eight-hour home buyer education seminar prepares you for the complicated process of buying a home. Learn about the basics of budgeting, improving your credit, understanding the closing process and down payment assistance programs. This course is broken down into 4 distinctive parts: Session 1. Orientation to the home buying process Session 2. Budget & credit basics Session 3. Shopping for a home Session 4. Getting the deal done – closing process. Orientation to the home buying process To receive a certificate of completion form, you must complete all four classes totaling eight educational hours.
Master Your Mortgage: P.I.T.I.E. Education for Sustainable Ownership
Being a homeowner comes with ongoing costs that can change from year to year. Our PITIE workshop is designed exclusively for existing homeowners who want to understand their housing expenses, prepare for mortgage escrow changes, and strengthen long-term financial stability.
This interactive session breaks down the five core housing costs you manage as a homeowner: Principal, Interest, Taxes, Insurance, and Essential Services (utilities) – and shows you how each impacts your monthly payment and household budget.
Homeowners will learn how to:
• Understand how principal and interest work throughout the life of the loan
• Prepare for property tax and insurance increases that affect escrow
• Review insurance coverage and compare rates to reduce costs
• Identify and exit high-cost utility suppliers
• Avoid financial traps
• Strengthen their long-term homeownership success and stability
PITIE empowers homeowners with practical tools and strategies to stay informed, save money, and safeguard their home from unexpected financial shocks.
Homebuyer Education
Saturday (10/17, 10/24)
639 E 87th St, Chicago, IL 60619 – Our eight-hour home buyer education seminar prepares you for the complicated process of buying a home. Learn about the basics of budgeting, improving your credit, understanding the closing process and down payment assistance programs.
This two-day course is broken down into distinctive parts: The first day will cover an orientation to the home buying process and budget & credit basics. The second day will bring in expert realtors and loan officers to cover shopping for a home and the closing process.
Protecting Your Home and Preventing Displacement: Support for Homeowners
Facing mortgage challenges can feel overwhelming- but understanding your options is the first step toward protecting your home.
This workshop provides homeowners with a clear overview of the foreclosure process and the solutions that may be available. Topics include home retention and non-retention options, loan modifications, mediation programs, and current mortgage assistance resources.
Designed for homeowners at any stage of concern, this session focuses on education, early intervention, and connecting participants to trusted guidance and support.
Homebuyer Education
Tuesday (11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24)
NHS Chicago eight-hour home buyer education seminar prepares you for the complicated process of buying a home. Learn about the basics of budgeting, improving your credit, understanding the closing process and down payment assistance programs. This course is broken down into 4 distinctive parts:
Session 1. Orientation to the home buying process
Session 2. Budget & credit basics
Session 3. Shopping for a home
Session 4. Getting the deal done – the closing process.
Financial Capability
Whether you are planning to purchase a home or simply need to improve your finances, this workshop will prepare you for financial security.
Learn How To:
- Develop a spending plan
- Reduce your debt
- Increase your credit score
Homebuyer Education
Saturday (11/07, 11/14)
639 E. 87th Street, Chicago IL 60619
Our eight-hour home buyer education seminar prepares you for the complicated process of buying a home. Learn about the basics of budgeting, improving your credit, understanding the closing process and down payment assistance programs. This two-day course is broken down into distinctive parts: The first day will cover an orientation to the home buying process and budget & credit basics. The second day will bring in expert realtors and loan officers to cover shopping for a home and the closing process.
Protecting Your Home and Preventing Displacement: Support for Homeowners
Facing mortgage challenges can feel overwhelming- but understanding your options is the first step toward protecting your home.
This workshop provides homeowners with a clear overview of the foreclosure process and the solutions that may be available. Topics include home retention and non-retention options, loan modifications, mediation programs, and current mortgage assistance resources.
Designed for homeowners at any stage of concern, this session focuses on education, early intervention, and connecting participants to trusted guidance and support.
Homebuyer Education
Saturday (11/14, 11/21)
Richard M. Daley Library, 733 N. Kedzie Ave, Chicago IL 60612
Our eight-hour home buyer education seminar prepares you for the complicated process of buying a home. Learn about the basics of budgeting, improving your credit, understanding the closing process and down payment assistance programs. This two-day course is broken down into distinctive parts: The first day will cover an orientation to the home buying process and budget & credit basics. The second day will bring in expert realtors and loan officers to cover shopping for a home and the closing process.
Location: Wright College Humboldt Park Campus, Multipurpose Room H315, 1645 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Financial Capability
Whether you are planning to purchase a home or simply need to improve your finances, this workshop will prepare you for financial security.
Learn How To:
- Develop a spending plan
- Reduce your debt
- Increase your credit score
Protecting Your Home and Preventing Displacement: Support for Homeowners
Facing mortgage challenges can feel overwhelming- but understanding your options is the first step toward protecting your home.
This workshop provides homeowners with a clear overview of the foreclosure process and the solutions that may be available. Topics include home retention and non-retention options, loan modifications, mediation programs, and current mortgage assistance resources.
Designed for homeowners at any stage of concern, this session focuses on education, early intervention, and connecting participants to trusted guidance and support.
Master Your Mortgage: P.I.T.I.E. Education for Sustainable Ownership
Being a homeowner comes with ongoing costs that can change from year to year. Our PITIE workshop is designed exclusively for existing homeowners who want to understand their housing expenses, prepare for mortgage escrow changes, and strengthen long-term financial stability.
This interactive session breaks down the five core housing costs you manage as a homeowner: Principal, Interest, Taxes, Insurance, and Essential Services (utilities) – and shows you how each impacts your monthly payment and household budget.
Homeowners will learn how to:
• Understand how principal and interest work throughout the life of the loan
• Prepare for property tax and insurance increases that affect escrow
• Review insurance coverage and compare rates to reduce costs
• Identify and exit high-cost utility suppliers
• Avoid financial traps
• Strengthen their long-term homeownership success and stability
PITIE empowers homeowners with practical tools and strategies to stay informed, save money, and safeguard their home from unexpected financial shocks.
