Harper College offers financial aid advice

Harper College today is offering free seminars showcasing the financial assistance options available to adult college students. The sessions are from 5 to 6 p.m. and from 6 to 7 p.m. in Room I225, Building I, on Harper's main campus, 1200 W. Algonquin Road in Palatine.

They will offer information on financial aid and scholarship eligibility for the spring and summer 2011 semesters; the different types of federal and state aid; application steps and guidelines; and the variety of available online grants, loans and scholarships. Attendees also will have help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form the first step in receiving financial aid. Many people are surprised to learn that they qualify for financial aid even if they're part-time students, Recruiting Manager Phil Mortenson says.

To complete the FAFSA at the event, participants will need to bring a driver's license, social security card, and 2009 tax information, including the federal tax return and W-2 forms. To RSVP, call (847) 925-6058 or visit harpercollege.edu.