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 www.harpercollege.edu/paths. 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:

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