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Free Financial Aid Workshops for Students Feb. 25

The Illinois Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, Heartland Community College and Illinois State University are working together to provide the College Awareness and Preparation (CAP) project as a means of improving students' and families' awareness of college financial aid opportunities, along with assisting in the college selection and admission process.   As part of the project, Illinois’ financial aid community will sponsor two free financial aid workshops – the first at 10 a.m. and the second at 11 a.m. – Saturday, February 25 at Heartland Community College’s Workforce Development Center, located on the College’s Normal campus at 1500 W. Raab Rd. The workshops are open to the public and free of charge, and participants only need to attend one of the two available workshops.

Financial aid professionals will be available to assist families with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and answer related questions.  Families should bring all completed or estimated 2011 income tax forms, along with any untaxed income information for students and parents, in order to complete the 2012-13 FAFSA.  All students – including high school seniors, adults returning to college, and parents seeking help completing the FAFSA – will receive individual assistance from financial aid professionals during either workshop. 

Anyone who is preparing to enroll in college this fall is encouraged to begin the financial aid application process as soon as possible.  The FAFSA is available online for free www.fafsa.ed.gov.  Completing the FAFSA accurately and on time is the first and most important step to obtaining state and federal student aid.

For more information about these workshops, call (309) 268-8020. For more information about Heartland Community College, visit www.heartland.edu.

 

 

HCC Offers 12-Week Classes Starting Feb. 6

Heartland Community College is offering students the opportunity to enroll in 12-week credit and developmental classes that begin the week of February 6.  These shorter-term classes offer the same content as their 16-week counterparts, only in a more condensed format. Heartland’s 12-week class offerings are part of the College’s Guided Path to Success program, which focuses on enhancing student support services and providing more customized options for learning. 

There are several subjects offered in Heartland’s 12-week class schedule, including anthropology, art, biology, business, composition, history, math, politics, philosophy, psychology and sociology.

“These classes are ideal for a variety of people, including Heartland or four-year students seeking additional credits, students needing a later start due to personal circumstances, or students who think they may be able to take on an additional class now that they’re comfortable with their current schedule,” said Padriac Shinville, dean of Enrollment Services at the College.

For more information about 12-week classes at Heartland Community College, or for more general information, visit www.heartland.edu or call (309) 268-8033.

HCC Scholarship Applicants Needed for 2012-13

Heartland Community College's Foundation Office is seeking scholarship applicants for students who plan to enroll or are already enrolled at the College for the 2012-13 academic year.

Current and prospective students can review scholarship information -- including scholarship descriptions and criteria -- at the Foundation's Web site, www.hccfoundation.org , by clicking on "Scholarships." Scholarship applications can be submitted online through a current student's myHeartland account. Prospective students must first complete the HCC Application for Enrollment to the College and return it to Student Services before being granted access to the online scholarship application. All applications are due March 1, 2012.

Scholarships are awarded based on a wide range of criteria, with specific scholarships focusing on academic excellence, community service, specific majors and county residency. Financial need is not always a determining factor in earning scholarship awards.

The Heartland Community College Foundation awarded one scholarship for every four completed applications for the 2010-11 academic year. The application process is simple and the Foundation staff is available to assist interested applicants by answering any questions.

For more information about the scholarships or additional details about how to apply, call the Foundation Office at (309) 268-8110 or email foundation@heartland.edu.

For more information about Heartland Community College, visit www.heartland.edu.