Funding Opportunities

Scholarships and grants

Some CPE courses may be eligible for grants and scholarships on a limited basis. We encourage you to apply for funding to learn more about options that may be available to you.

Current programs that may be eligible for funding include:

Activity Director
Business Boot Camp
Cannabis Courses
Dental Assistant
CDL B Training
Importing and Exporting
Pharmacy Technician
Professional Skills Intensive
RN Refresher
Technology-focused programs including:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cloud Computing
- Cybersecurity
- Data Analysis
- Graphic Design
- Networking
- Programming
- Solar Energy
- Web Development
- Workplace Skills
Veterinary Assistant

To apply for general CPE scholarships, please complete the Scholarship Application form. If you have questions, please email cpe@harpercollege.edu.

To apply to the Paths and College and Careers (Paths) grant program, please visit the Paths to College and Career page. This grant is for those who require additional suppports in communications, math, digital literacy, and professional skills and who may be unemployed or underemployed. Email paths@harpercollege.edu for questions.

WIOA-Approved Programs

Harper College is an approved provider of WIOA-certified grant funded programs for unemployed or underemployed people who need additional training, career-focused certificates leading to college or industry-recognized credentials needed to re-enter the workforce.

Individuals who are unemployed, meet federal low income guidelines, work in a declining industry or occupation, are part of a mass layoff, or qualify as a displaced homemaker, may qualify for WIOA grant funding to pay for State-approved programs. For more information, see:

Contact us

For more information, contact Continuing Professional Education by email at cpe@harpercollege.edu or call 847.925.6340.