Harper welcomes you to schedule an in-person appointment. Please see the contact information below for both on-campus and remote availability. We look forward to seeing you.
Education Planning: Navigate the college application and registration processes. Set your goals. Create your plan to earn a credential and find employment. Get hands-on help every step of the way.
Financial Assistance: Learn about financial aid options and scholarship opportunities. Find out if Women's Program scholarships are available to you.
Ongoing Support: Partner with your Women's Program academic advisor to overcome challenges. Discover college success services. Identify community resources. Build confidence and community through connections with other Women's Program participants. Reach your goal.
To be eligible, you need to meet the eligibility criteria and complete the eligibility process to become a participant.
Eligibility Criteria: Participants need to meet low-income guidelines and at least one of the following criteria:
Eligibility Process: Call the Women's Program office to learn more about the steps to become a Women's Program participant.
The Rita and John Canning Women's Program provides grant-funded education, scholarship assistance, and support services for individuals who meet low-income guidelines and are one of the following: woman fleeing (intimate partner) domestic violence, single parent, a non-traditional career seeker, or a woman pursuing English as a Second Language (ESL) coursework.
Contact the Women's Program by phone at 847-925-6558 or by email at womensprogram@harpercollege.edu.
Yes, but the program is not able to cover out-of-district tuition fees. Find out if you qualify for in-district tuition fees by checking these links: Edvantage, Joint Agreement.
Yes, we will assist with accessing community resources. Community resources can be found in this link: Community Resources.
You can find information about organizations such as WINGS and Between Friends on
Harper College's Community Resources page.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: phone 800-799-SAFE (7233), or text “START” to
88788.
The Rita and John Canning Women's Program
Building D D111e
847.925.6558
womensprogram@harpercollege.edu
In-Person Office Hours
Monday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Virtual Office Hours
Monday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.