PASO: Project Assistance, Surpassing Obstacles

Get to know PASO, the team that helps Latine students and families succeed at Harper.

PASO enhances communication and offers guidance on college-related questions for the families and supporters of our incoming Latine students. By coming together, we create a supportive and inclusive community that engages and helps Latine students through the admissions process.

Attend a PASO Event

How to Pay for College

Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 5pm - 7pm

Join us to get information about the cost of attending Harper College and learn about the various ways to pay. We’ll discuss the FAFSA, alternative application, scholarships, apprenticeships, undocumented student resources, and more.

Applying for Financial Aid: Let's Do It Together

Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 5pm - 7pm

Are you and your family looking for help with submitting the financial aid applications? Join us for this session where we’ll help you complete the FAFSA or the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid. If those options aren’t the right fit for you, no worries: come along and we can work on a scholarship application together. Our goal is to help make Harper College as affordable as possible for you and your family.

Resources

The Ultimate College Planning Guide
- Explore the Ultimate College Planning Guide. This resource provides in-depth information on finding the right college, choosing a major or career, taking the ACT/SAT, admissions processes, financial aid and more.
PASO in the News
- PASO teaches Latinx families about ins and outs of Harper

Questions?

Email: PASO@harpercollege.edu

Phone: 847.925.6672