Harper College

Financial Aid Tips

Financial Assistance and Scholarship Tips

A table laying out various tips for completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and applying to scholarships.
COMPLETE THE FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)
  • Create an FSA ID at studentaid.gov/fsaid.
  • Apply online at fafsa.gov each academic year to be considered for federal grants, loans, work study and state grants.
  • Harper College’s school code: 003961
  • You will receive a Student Aid Report via email once the application has been received by the U.S. Department of Education. Review and correct any data, if needed.
  • You will receive an email from Harper College when we receive your FAFSA data and to notify you of any further actions needed to complete your financial aid file.

   Check MyHarper and your Harper email for updates about your financial aid.

APPLY FOR HARPER COLLEGE DONOR SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS
EXPLORE EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Go to harpercollege.edu/scholarships to:

  • Apply for External Scholarships.
  • Use Online Scholarship Tools to find and apply for scholarships.
LEARN ABOUT HARPER COLLEGE INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Questions?

VISIT The One Stop, Building A, Room A250

EMAIL onestop@harpercollege.edu

CALL 847.925.6710

Harper College is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status or sexual orientation. 23859 TC 12/17

Last Updated: 1/23/26