Undocumented and Mixed-Status Student and Family Resources

Harper College is a welcoming environment for all students, regardless of immigration status. If you are a student or the parent of a student who is undocumented or has DACA status, you might have questions about attending and paying for college. We are here to help you with the process of applying to Harper, funding your education and connecting with resources on campus.

Harper College Community

Undocumented Student Liason
- Beginning in the 2022-2023 academic year, each public institution of higher education in Illinois is required to designate an employee as the Undocumented Student Liaison. Undocumented Student Liaisons must be available on campus to provide assistance to undocumented students and students from mixed status families. An Undocumented Student Liaison’s primary duties are to streamline access to financial aid and provide academic support to students, which will allow the student to successfully matriculate to degree completion. Learn more about Undocumented Student Liaisons across the State of Illinois.
Campus Resources
F.A.U.N.D.S. - Foundation for Allies of Undocumented, Non-citizen, and DACA Students
Guidance for Immigration-Related Enforcement at Harper College
ICIRR Know Your Rights/Deportation Safety Plan
Illinois Immigration Information Safety Planning
Immigrants Rising Glossary of Common Legal Terms
Harper College Syllabus Statement

Immigration, Legal and Other Resources

*Local IL northwest suburb organizations*

Internal Financial Assistance

Hawks Care Emergency Fund Support (requires meeting with Hawks Care staff)
Office of Financial Aid
Foundation Scholarships

External Financial Assistance

Health and Wellness

LGBTQIA+ Immigrant Resources

Contact

Esmeralda Guerrero Lopez, M.A. (She/Her/Ella)
Coordinator for Student Diversity Initiatives
eguerrer@harpercollege.edu
847.925.6689 (voice only)

Kathleen Reynolds
Professor and Co-chair
ESL/Linguistics Department
Kreynold@harpercollege.edu
847.925.6752 (voice only)

Cristina Chávez
M.S.Ed. Admissions Specialist
cc37293@harpercollege.edu
847.925.6780 (voice only)

Bianca Diaz
Lead Advocate at One Stop
db19460@harpercollege.edu
847-925-6923 (voice only)

Brenda Escutia
M.Ed. Manager of Scholarships & Special Projects
eb37411@harpercollege.edu
847.925.6305 (voice only)

Bobbi Pineda (She/Her)
Program Coordinator
Harper College Learning & Career Center
1375 S. Wolf Road, Prospect Heights, IL 60070
db19460@harpercollege.edu
Direct: 847-925-6003 | Main: 847.925.6001 | F: 847-398-5511

For faculty and staff, confidential services including legal consultations and referrals to counseling are available through Harper's employee assistance program, Workplace Solutions.