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Registration, Payment, Financial Aid

Required Disclosures for Veterans Educational Assistance Programs

This page provides links to essential information for Veterans, including estimated costs, financial aid, graduation rates, acceptance of transfer credits and where to find requirements for individual programs.

Estimated total costs

Estimated costs including tuition, fees, books, supplies and other costs:

  • Awarding aid: Summary of eligibility and renewal requirements, estimated costs of attendance, the Expected Family Contribution (for 2023-2024) or Student Aid Index (for 2024-2025), and background information on financial need and the components of financial aid awards.
  • Tuition rates: Summary of Harper’s current tuition rates.

Sample degree costs

View examples of costs to attend Harper College based on a sample associate degree and a sample certificate.

  • This example reflects costs for an associate degree program, based on full-time attendance for two years.
  • The actual time to complete a degree varies based on full-time or part-time attendance.
Fall / Semester 1 15 credit hours     Spring/Semester 2 15 credit hours
Tuition $2,032.50   Tuition $2,032.50
Registration Fee $15   Registration Fee $15
Activity Fee $42   Activity Fee $42
Universal Fee $285   Universal Fee $285
Books and Supplies, estimated $550   Books and Supplies, estimated $550
Semester 1 Total $2,924.50   Semester 2 Total $2,924.50
         
Annual Total (Two Semesters) $5,849   Degree Total (Four Semesters) $11,698
  • This certificate program example is based on full-time attendance. 
  • Certificate programs vary in length and in the number of credit hours required for completion. 
  • Consult the Harper College Catalog for details on a specific program of study.
Fall / Semester 1 14 credit hours     Spring/Semester 2 13 credit hours
Tuition $1,897   Tuition $1,761.50
Registration Fee $15   Registration Fee $15
Activity Fee $42   Activity Fee $42
Universal Fee $266   Universal Fee $247
Books and Supplies, estimated $550   Books and Supplies, estimated $550
Semester 1 Total $2,770   Semester 2 Total $2,615.50
         
Annual Total (Two Semesters) $5,385.50      


Important Information for Degree and Certificate Programs

  • Tuition: The cost examples on this page are based on in-district tuition for the current academic year. Tuition rates are reviewed annually and are subject to change. 
  • Fees: Fees shown on this page are based on current academic year rates. Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change. Additional fees may apply based on the student’s specific program of study.
  • Books and Supplies: The estimate on this page reflects an average cost. Actual costs for books and supplies vary by academic program and individual course selections.

Estimated cost of living expenses

Costs covered by educational assistance

  • Refer to the Awarding Aid page for the costs covered by Veterans’ Educational Assistance provided under Chapter 30, 31, 32, 33, or 35 of this title, or Chapter 1606 or 1607 of title 10, as the case may be.

Federal aid

  • Refer to Harper’s Paying for College page to review the type and amount of Federal financial aid not administered by the Secretary and financial aid offered by the institution that the individual may qualify to receive.

Student loan debt

Graduation rates

Acceptance of credits

Additional requirements, training or exams:

  • Harper College Catalog: Program details vary widely. Consult the Harper College Catalog for information about conditions or additional requirements, including training, experience, or examinations, required to obtain the license, certification, or approval.

Other Information:

Last Updated: 10/11/24