Everest College - Merrionette Park

Everest College - Merrionette Park was a for-profit career college located in Merrionette Park, Illinois. The institution was part of the Everest College chain, which was owned and operated by Corinthian Colleges, Inc. Everest colleges across the country offered certificate and associate degree programs in fields including medical assisting, business administration, criminal justice, and allied health.

Corinthian Colleges, including all Everest College locations, ceased operations in 2015 following federal and state investigations into recruitment and placement practices, resulting in the closure of campuses nationwide. Students enrolled at the time of closure were eligible for federal student loan discharge and teach-out opportunities at other institutions.

Merrionette Park is a small village on the south side of the Chicago metropolitan area in Cook County, Illinois. The closure of Everest College - Merrionette Park left a gap in career-focused post-secondary training options for residents of this south Chicago suburban community.