NORMAL, IL (Oct. 14, 2025) Heartland Community
College will host free FAFSA Workshops to assist high school seniors
and prospective college students in completing the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026-27 academic year.
Workshops will be held at each regional Heartland location.
Tuesday, October 28, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., HCC Pontiac (211 East
Madison Street, Pontiac)
Thursday, October 30, 5::00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., HCC Lincoln (2201
Woodlawn Rd., Lincoln)
Thursday, November 6, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., HCC Main Campus,
Community Commons Building, room 1112 (1500 W. Raab Road, Normal)
Financial aid professionals from Heartland will guide students and
their families through the FAFSA process, answer questions, and
provide personalized assistance with completing the form.
There is no cost to attend, but pre-registration is required.
Participants can register online at heartland.edu or by calling the
Heartland Financial Aid Office at 309-268-8023.
Participants should bring the following documents to ensure a smooth
FAFSA completion process:
Driver’s license or state ID/social security number
Alien Registration Number, if the student is not a U.S. citizen
Banking information and/or Records of investments
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FSA ID in order to sign electronically
2024 Federal Income Tax Returns and W-2 forms
Documentation of any untaxed income received in 2024
Parents’ 2024 Federal Tax Returns and
W-2 forms (unless the student meets one of the following criteria):
o Born before January 1, 2001
o Married
o Supporting a dependent
o A ward of the court or an orphan
o Served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces
Seating is limited, and early registration is strongly encouraged.
For more information, go to
visit.heartland.edu or contact the Financial Aid Office
directly.
[Steve Fast
Assistant to the President, Public Information and Communication
Heartland Community College] |