NSAW Grant

Noncredit Strategies at Work (NSAW) Grant Program

At Harper College, we’re committed to supporting your professional journey; whether you're starting a new career, enhancing your current skill set, or seeking training opportunities for your business. Through the Noncredit Strategies at Work Grant (NSAW), eligible individuals can receive scholarship funding to access valuable training through our Continuing Professional Education and Community Education programs.

You may qualify for NSAW scholarship funding if you are:

An adult (18 or older), particularly if you are underserved by current education or workforce systems
Unemployed or underemployed and seeking marketable skills for better employment opportunities
A member of an underrepresented group within your current or desired career field
A small business owner or employee looking to develop job-specific or technical skills
An incumbent worker, supported by your employer to receive advanced or specialized training
An employer, seeking customized training solutions to enhance your workforce

Apply for Scholarship Funding

Complete the NSAW Scholarship Form to determine if you’re eligible for funding.

Available Training Areas

Business Career Development
Green Energy
Health Care
Management
Technology
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics (TDL)

To view our full catalog of training programs, visit:

Contact Us

If you have questions about the NSAW scholarship or need assistance with the application, please contact us at mv27855@harpercollege.edu.

Program offerings and eligibility requirements are subject to change. Funding is provided by the Illinois Community College Board through the Noncredit Strategies at Work Grant.