College Now is an innovative partnership between Districts 211, 214, 220 and Harper College that offers students the opportunity to earn both a high school diploma and an Associate of Arts (AA) degree by the end of their senior year. Through a carefully structured academic plan, students will complete college-level coursework on the campus of Harper College starting in their junior year while also fulfilling their high school graduation requirements. College Now is designed for motivated high school students who are ready to take on the challenge of college coursework and accelerate the path to a college degree.

Program Overview
For a complete overview of College Now - including eligibility requirements, program costs, and key benefits - please see the resources below.
College Now Brochure (English and Spanish)
Harper College Now website

Application 
Students currently in Grade 10 are eligible to apply for the College Now program for their junior and senior years.

• The College Now application will be available October 1–15, 2025.
• The application form will not open until October 1 and will not accept submissions before that date.
• Apply Here
  The form will open October 1 and will not accept submissions before that date.

Information Session
Please register for the District 211 College Now Family Information Night
Register Here

Wednesday, October 1 - 6:00 p.m.
Anne Koller Board of Education Meeting Room
G.A. McElroy District 211 Administration Center
1750 S. Roselle Road Palatine

If you are unable to attend in person, the Information Night will be livestreamed on the District 211 YouTube channel