Harper College

Archways to Opportunity

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Archways to Opportunity

Reach your educational goals with Harper College

  • Choose from career programs in business and more.
  • Stackable certificates build to advanced credentials and may be applied to your associate degree.
  • Complete your bachelor's degree and even your MBA on Harper's campus with our University Center Partners or transfer to colleges across Illinois or the country.
  • Flexible learning options that fit your schedule — days, evenings, weekends and online.

Helping you succeed

    Affordable, in-district tuition offered to all eligible employees through Harper's EdVantage program.
  • Financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
  • Programs to help reduce the cost of textbooks and educational materials.
  • Free tutoring and academic support services.
  • McDonald's eligible restaurant crew members receive $2,500 and managers receive $3,000 per year in tuition assistance.
  • Restaurant employees must meet all Archways to Opportunity eligibility requirements below to qualify.
    • Owner/Operator participating in the program
    • 90 days in the restaurant
    • An average of 15 hours per week
    • In good standing
Last Updated: 2/24/26