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William Rainey Harper College - Education and Work Center

Address

6704 Barrington Road
Hanover Park, IL 60133

(630) 634-7400

www.harpercollege.edu/about/community/ewc/index.php

Description:

Harper College extension site offering day and evening classes, as well as career skills development. Scholarships and financial aid available.

Hours:

Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Intake Process:

(1) Call to inquire about free English as a Second Language (ESL) and High School Equivalency (HSE) classes
(2) Visit website for information on current and upcoming class schedule
(3) Bring required documentation to register for classes

Program Fees:

(1) Self-pay
(2) Financial Aid and Scholarships available

Languages:

English, Spanish

Eligibility:

(1) DuPage residents
(2) Cook County residents
(3) Individuals must be receiving public assistance
(4) Individuals currently enrolled in school, but are separating/withdrawing from school

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

June 7, 2023

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

6704 Barrington Road
Hanover Park, IL 60133

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Main

(630) 634-7400

Adult Educational Development

(847) 925-6223

ESL

(847) 925-6227

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Description

Harper College extension site offering day and evening classes, as well as career skills development. Scholarships and financial aid available.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Required Documents

To register for classes the following are required: (1) Valid Photo ID, (2) Letter of separation from high school (only for those 16-17 years of age), (3) Proof of public assistance such as food stamps/cash assistance/LINK card or medical card (only for those receiving public benefits)

Eligibility

(1) DuPage residents, (2) Cook County residents, (3) Individual must be receiving public assistance, (4) Individuals currently enrolled in school, but are separating/withdrawing from school

Fees

(1) Self-pay, (2) Financial Aid and Scholarships available

Intake Procedure

(1) Call 847-925-6223 during listed hours to speak to a staff member, (2) Email aedinfo@harpercollege.edu or, (3) visit website for more information, (4) Bring required documentation to register for classes

Languages

English, Spanish

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Illinois
    • Cook County
      • Dupage County

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      847-925-6223
      Type:
      Voice
      Name:
      Adult Educational Development
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (HH-0500) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      Harper College extension site offering day and evening classes, as well as career skills development. Scholarships and financial aid available.

      Hours

      Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm; Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

      Required Documents

      To register for classes the following are required: (1) Valid Photo ID, (2) Letter of separation from high school (only for those 16-17 years of age), (3) Proof of public assistance such as food stamps/cash assistance/LINK card or medical card (only for those receiving public benefits)

      Eligibility

      (1) DuPage County residents, (2) Cook County residents, (3) Individuals must be receiving public assistance, (4) Individuals currently enrolled in school, but are separating/withdrawing from school

      Fees

      (1) Self-pay, (2) Financial Aid and Scholarships available

      Intake Procedure

      (1) Call during listed hours to inquire about free English as a Second Language (ESL) and High School Equivalency (HSE) classes, (2) Visit website for information on current and upcoming class schedule, (3) Bring required documentation to register for classes

      Languages

      English, Spanish

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Illinois
        • Cook County
          • Dupage County

          Telephone Numbers

          Number:
          630-634-7400
          Type:
          Voice
          Name:
          Main
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (ND-2000.1500) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Description

          Harper College extension site offering programs and courses to individuals interested in English as Second Language.

          Hours

          Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

          Required Documents

          (1) New students should complete an online application: https://www.harpercollege.edu/esl/register/index.php, (2) To register for classes, please bring the following: (a) Valid Photo ID, (b) Letter of separation from high school (only for those 16-17 years of age), (c) Proof of public assistance such as L.I.N.K. or medical card (only for those receiving public assistance)

          Eligibility

          None

          Fees

          (1) Self-pay, (2) Sliding scale, (3) Financial Aid and Scholarships available

          Intake Procedure

          (1) New Harper students should complete online application and schedule a testing appointment to get started (a) Visit https://www.harpercollege.edu/esl/register/index.php, (2) For students with less than nine years of education in your native country or no knowledge of English, visit https://www.harpercollege.edu/academics/aed/esl_literacy.php, (3) For students planning to study with an international student visa, please visit the International Student Office at https://www.harpercollege.edu/international/index.php

          Geography Served

            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

          • Illinois
            • Cook County
              • Dupage County

              Telephone Numbers

              Number:
              847-925-6227
              Type:
              Voice
              Name:
              ESL
              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (HH-0500.8000-150) and related services within the Service Tree.

              Description

              Harper College extension site offering classes to prepare students for the High School Equivalency (HSE) exam.

              Hours

              Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm; Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

              Required Documents

              (1) Valid Photo ID, (2) Letter of separation from high school (only for those 16-17 years of age), (3) Proof of public assistance such as food stamps/cash assistance/LINK card or medical card (only for those receiving public benefits)

              Eligibility

              (1) DuPage County residents, (2) Cook County residents, (3) Adults without a high school diploma or its equivalent, (4) If under 18, a letter of withdrawal from your last high school is required.

              Fees

              No fees

              Intake Procedure

              (1) Register online and attend a mandatory HSE Information session (You do not need to fill out a Harper College application or pay fees), (2) After attending the HSE Information Session, make an appointment online for a placement test. a. Visit https://www.harpercollege.edu/academics/aed/hse/hse_placement_testing.php (3) On the day of your placement test, you will also meet with an adviser to select your classes. a. Plan to attend for 4 hours.

              Languages

              English, Spanish

              Geography Served

                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

              • Illinois
                • Cook County
                  • Dupage County

                  Telephone Numbers

                  Number:
                  630-634-7400
                  Type:
                  Voice
                  Name:
                  Main
                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (HH-0500.2500-250) and related services within the Service Tree.

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