PASO: Project Assistance, Surpassing Obstacles

Get to know PASO, a team dedicated to empowering students and their families throughout their college journey at Harper.

With a strong foundation in supporting Latine students and families, PASO provides guidance, cultivates meaningful connections, and encourages open communication throughout the college exploration and enrollment process. By bridging cultures and communities, PASO fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment where all students and their supporters can thrive.

Attend a PASO Event

How to Pay for Harper College

Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 5pm to 7pm

Join us to get information about the cost of attending Harper College and learn about the various ways to pay. We’ll discuss the FAFSA, alternative application, scholarships, apprenticeships, undocumented student resources, and more.

Registration will be available soon.

Secure Your Future: Aid & Scholarship Workshop

Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 5pm to 7pm

Are you and your family looking for help with submitting the financial aid applications? Join us for this session where we’ll help you complete the FAFSA or the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid. If those options aren’t the right fit for you, no worries: come along and we can work on a scholarship application together. Our goal is to help make Harper College as affordable as possible for you and your family.

Registration will be available soon.

Resources

The Ultimate College Planning Guide
- Explore the Ultimate College Planning Guide. This resource provides in-depth information on finding the right college, choosing a major or career, taking the ACT/SAT, admissions processes, financial aid and more.
PASO in the News
- PASO helps Latino Students navigate Harper College enrollment
- PASO teaches Latinx families about ins and outs of Harper College

Questions?

Email: PASO@harpercollege.edu

Phone: 847.925.6672