The Chicago Youth Works (CYW) application uses the information you entered about your age, school, and address to determine for which opportunities you are eligible.
To participate in a Summer 2026 After School Matters program, you must:
- Be a resident of Chicago and attend a Chicago High School (including graduated 8th graders and graduated 12th graders)
- Be 14 years old by September 1, 2026
If you meet these requirements and the CYW application is still not allowing you to select ASM on Step 1, it's important to make sure you entered all your information correctly!
Hover your mouse over (desktop) or click (mobile) the After School Matters (Not Eligible) list item in the Opportunities section of the OSC application. A red box will appear to tell you specifically which eligibility criteria you do not meet.