Grants

The Federal Pell Grant is available to students who are enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program (at least 16 credit hours in length). Beginning in 2012-2013, students may receive Pell Grants up to a maximum of 12 semesters, or the calculated equivalent.

Students may also receive the Federal Pell Grant for up to 30 credit hours of English as a Second Language (ESL) courses. Students must demonstrate financial need by applying for aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Awards range up to $5,550 per year. In order to receive a Federal Pell Grant students must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens. Students must apply for the Federal Pell Grant every year.

The FSEOG is available to students who are enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program (at least 16 credit hours in length).

Students must demonstrate financial need by applying for aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Only students who are eligible for Federal Pell Grant can qualify for FSEOG. The maximum amount of this award at Harper College is $500 per year. Students must be enrolled for at least six (6) credit hours per semester in order to qualify for FSEOG. Funding is limited in this program and FSEOG funds are awarded on a first come-first served basis.

In order to receive a FSEOG, students must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens. Students must apply for FSEOG every year.

This need-based State of Illinois program is administered by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) and is available for Illinois residents who qualify.  You must also be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. For proof of Illinois residency requirements, see Verification Guidelines.

If you are an Independent student you must be able to show that you were a resident of the State of Illinois one full year prior to the first day of classes for fall term of the award year in question. If you are a Dependent student, your parents (or a parent) must show they were residents as of the date you filed the FAFSA form.

To apply, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year. Awards range in value up to tuition and mandatory fees.  Apply early in order to ensure funding will be available.

Students must be enrolled for at least three (3) credit hours per semester in order to qualify for MAP.  You may use up to 75 total MAP paid credit hours while attending any Illinois college as a student at a freshman or sophomore level, even if MAP is used at more than one institution.