Women's Program

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.

Services include educational planning, help securing scholarship assistance for tuition, fees and books, referrals to ensure access to campus and community resources, and ongoing customized case management support while in school.

Contact the Women's Program by phone at 847-925-6558 or by email at womensprogram@harpercollege.edu.

Women's Program participants must intend to become students at Harper College.

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, if they meet the eligibility requirements for single parents or non-traditional career seekers.

Our scholarships, limited and subject to grant guidelines, may help pay for your tuition, fees and books. Meet with an advisor to determine your eligibility, availability of scholarships and apply for scholarships.

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.