Harper Stories

How Do I Pay for College?

October 06, 2020

The 2021-2022 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens October 1, 2020. By applying early, you will be considered for the maximum number of financial aid awards. Filing the 2021-2022 FAFSA is easy and fast, especially when using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) to electronically transfer their federal tax return Information directly into the FAFSA form. 

Author: Heidi Healy | Tags: parent-story, wellness, harper-story, parents, family, financial-aid, financial | Read More

Harper Students on What They'd Do with $63,000

September 23, 2020

It’s no secret: Students who start at Harper and transfer can save up to $63,000 on the cost of their bachelor's degree. We asked a handful of Harper students what they would do with an extra $63,000.

Author: Communications | Tags: harper-story, homepage | Read More

How to Get Involved in the 2020 Election

September 11, 2020

This year, Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 3) has been declared a state holiday. While Harper College and other colleges/schools will be closed, students as young as 16 years old have the opportunity to serve as election judge, a paid position.

Author: Harper College | Tags: homepage | Read More

September: Suicide Prevention Month

August 28, 2020

Every year, September marks Suicide Prevention Month, which is a month dedicated to discussing suicide prevention, mental health resources and bringing awareness to warning signs. In addition, September 6 - 12, 2020 marks National Suicide Prevention Week. While talking about suicide can sometimes feel like a taboo topic in society, it's important and necessary to be aware of the warning signs and ways in which we can talk openly and honestly about suicide in order to help reduce stigma and potentially save lives.

Author: Beth Ripperger | Tags: wellness | Read More

Thank You for Believing in Me

August 20, 2020

Over the years, you helped me delve into subjects I loved, like geology and noir fiction. I found new subjects that ignited my curiosity, like astronomy. I also found subjects that, shall we say, I will not pursue further.

Author: Jackie Cooney, recent Harper graduate | Tags: student-story, adult-student | Read More