Financial Flight Plan

Empowering Harper College students to take control of their financial future.

The Financial Flight Plan is Harper College’s financial wellness program designed to help students build lifelong money management skills and reduce the stress that often comes with personal finances. Whether you're just starting to think about paying for college, trying to build credit, or preparing for life after graduation, this program offers practical tools, workshops, and one-on-one support to help you plan and succeed.

All students are welcome to participate. The program is flexible, inclusive, and built to support your academic success and personal goals.

Program requirements

To complete the Financial Flight Plan during the semester, students must:

Participate in one personalized financial coaching session
Complete two additional financial wellness activities, which may include:
- Attending two interactive workshops
- Completing two approved online modules
- Or one of each (workshop + online module)

Upon completion, students will receive a Financial Wellness Certificate of Completion and may be eligible for additional incentives and support services.

Topics covered

Throughout the semester, our workshops and online resources will explore a wide range of real-life financial topics, including:

Budgeting and financial goal-setting
Understanding financial aid, FAFSA, and scholarships
Building and managing credit
Saving and investing basics
Identity protection and fraud prevention
Understanding student loans and repayment
Buying a car or making major purchases
Managing money while working
Preparing for real-world expenses and long-term financial planning

Workshops

Interactive, in-person workshops are held throughout the semester. Each session is designed to build your knowledge around essential financial topics in an engaging, student-centered format. Many workshops include practical tools, activities, and opportunities to ask questions and apply what you learn.

Space is limited and registration is required. Check back regularly for new workshop topics and dates.

View Upcoming Workshops and Register

Online Resources and Learning Tools

If you prefer flexible, self-paced options, we offer online modules and resources covering budgeting, saving, loans, identity theft, credit cards, and more. These are great tools to reinforce workshop content or to complete your program requirements independently.

These are FREE and curated resources from trusted organizations to support your financial decision-making.

Online modules coming soon.

One-on-One Coaching

Need help creating a budget, comparing college costs, or figuring out how to start saving? Book a 30-minute financial coaching session with our program coordinator for personalized support. This required session will help you set financial goals and get on track for success.

Book Your Coaching Session

On-Campus Resources and Support

Harper offers a wide range of services to support your financial wellness:

Harper Wellness Resources — Harper Wellness offers a variety of on-campus resources to support the well-being of both students and employees
Hawks Care Resource Center — Access food, emergency funds, transportation support, and more
Financial Aid and Scholarships Office — Help with FAFSA, grants, work-study, and scholarship opportunities
Paying for College — Learn how Harper helps make education more affordable
Women’s Program — Support for single parents, survivors of intimate partner violence, and career-seeking students
Counseling Services — Counseling Services provides support to students in three main areas: Personal, career and educational
Student Life — Learn about all the resources Harper has to offer and how you can get involved.

Contact us

Have questions about the program or need help getting started?

Location: Building A, Room A250C (inside OneStop)

Email: abonilla@harpercollege.edu

Phone: 847.925.6000 ext. 2112