Ann Miller of Elgin seeks information on a math certificate from representatives of National Louis University Thursday during the College Education Fair at The Centre of Elgin. November 29, 2012 | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media

Christina Wuestling, representing the University of Phoenix, answers questions Thursday during the College Education Fair at The Centre of Elgin. November 29, 2012 | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media

College Education Fair was Thursday at The Centre of Elgin. The event is a cooperative effort between the City of Elgin Human Resources Department and Resources for the Education of Adults in the Chicago Area to provide information to residents interested in pursuing a college degree for the first time, or furthering their education to acquire new job skills. Representatives from 16 different area colleges and universities were there. November 29, 2012 | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media

National Louis University representatives Theresa Coghlan (from left) Paulette Slaiher and Betty O'Leary of Robert Morris University, answer questions Thursday during the College Education Fair at The Centre of Elgin. The event is a cooperative effort between the City of Elgin Human Resources Department and Resources for the Education of Adults in the Chicago Area to provide information to residents interested in pursuing a college degree for the first time, or furthering their education to acquire new job skills. Representatives from 16 different area colleges and universities were there. November 29, 2012 | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media

Souveniers and other items were handed out from different colleges at teh College Education Fair Thursday at The Centre of Elgin. November 29, 2012 | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media

Michael Harbert (left) representing Rasmussen College and Bilal Heredia representing Olivet, have a chat during the College Education Fair Thursday at The Centre of Elgin. The event is a cooperative effort between the City of Elgin Human Resources Department and Resources for the Education of Adults in the Chicago Area to provide information to residents interested in pursuing a college degree for the first time, or furthering their education to acquire new job skills. Representatives from 16 different area colleges and universities were there. November 29, 2012 | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media