Veteran Support Services

Harper College has numerous support services to ensure your success. For your convenience, we’ve listed a few of these services that may be important to our veterans, active military students and eligible veteran dependents.

Financial Aid

There are a variety of funding programs for veterans and military-connected students. Harper Veterans Services outlines steps for utilizing VA benefits for continuing your education at Harper. Here are some types of financial assistance that may be available:

Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty – MGIB-AD (Chapter 30)
Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve –MGIB-SR (Chapter 1606)
Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance – DEA (Chapter 35)
Vocational Rehabilitation Employment (Chapter 31)
Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33)
MIA/POW Scholarship
Illinois Veterans Grant (IVG)
Illinois National Guard Grant (ING)
Federal and State Financial Aid
Military Tuition Assistance
Scholarships

Note: Harper College recommends that all students, including veterans and military-connected individuals, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

All students who utilize education benefits at Harper must also complete the Veterans Enrollment Confirmation each semester.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA

Have questions about financial aid?

Contact the One Stop:
Building A, Room A250
Call: 847.925.6710
Email: onestop@harpercollege.edu

Get Help Developing Your Educational Plans

Students are encouraged to see an academic advisor or counselor each semester to update their educational plans, check for changes in the Harper curriculum and verify transfer information.

Academic Advising

Stephanie Casado, M.Ed.
847.925.6208
scasado@harpercollege.edu
Academic Advisor
Center for New Students and Orientation
Proudly served in the US Navy 1999–2003

Center for Student Veterans and Military-Connected Students

Building A, Room 137a
847.925.6555

The Center is the place for veterans and military-connected students to share information, experiences and ideas as they adjust from military to student life. The Center also provides information, services and resources including:

Scholarships
Dedicated lounge and study area with a computer and printer
Centralized source of communication
Academic and career programming
Referrals to additional campus resources
Referrals to local veterans assistance organizations
Individual student advocacy

Student Veterans Association at Harper College

The Student Veterans Association (SVA) is open to all students. The mission of the SVA is to advance the interest of the student veterans and military connected students. The SVA focuses on providing access to the resources, support and advocacy needed to help student veterans and
military-connected students succeed in higher education.

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Resources for Student Success

Harper offers free student support services to assist you in navigating student life and any other issues you may be experiencing.

Academic Support Services
847.925.6539
asc@harpercollege.edu

Access and Disability Services
847.925.6266
Videophone for deaf and hard of hearing: 224.836.5048
ads@harpercollege.edu

David K. Hill Family Library
847.925.6584
library@harpercollege.edu

Counseling Services
847.925.6393

Job Placement Resource Center
847.925.6400
jprc@harpercollege.edu

Center for Student Involvement
847.925.6242
engage@harpercollege.edu

Testing and Assessment Center
847.925.6541
testing@harpercollege.edu

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. 24204 SM 5/20