Apply to Heartland

We can't wait for you to get started at Heartland! Please review the important information below before applying. 

You may not need to reapply if in the last 12 months you have:

• Already submitted an application OR
• Taken a class at Heartland

You do need to reapply if:

• You took College NOW (dual credit) classes during high school and are now applying to attend after completing high school OR
• You completed a certificate or degree and want to start a new program of study.

If you are unsure if you need to submit a new application, please email Admissions@heartland.edu.  

It is recommended that you complete the application on a computer, as it is not currently mobile-friendly.

After completing the application, do not close your browser until the confirmation message appears that your application was successfully submitted. This may take a few moments. 

To complete the application, you will need:

• A valid email address
  • An access code to complete the application will be sent to this email
• Your complete mailing address
  • Include apartment/unit number, if applicable
• A valid phone number
• Social Security Number (SSN)
  • If you are unable provide an SSN when submitting your application, we will send you a link to a form to provide an SSN or ITIN, or to verify that you do not have an SSN
  • A hold will be placed on your account preventing registration until this form is completed
• Dates of attendance at each school you have previously attended
  • Dates can be approximate, as long as the month and year are accurate
  • If you attended a U.S. high school, use the "Find My School" button in the application to look up your school by name
    • If you are having difficulties, search by city and state, rather than school name 
  • Otherwise select International High School, Home-School, or GED.
    • School name is not required for these options   

High School/College NOW applicants

Please review the new instructions!
Students taking Heartland classes before their high school graduation, follow these College NOW Application Instructions, or visit our College NOW Admissions page for more details! 

International F-1 Visa Students

• If you will be a Visiting Student at Heartland while you remain primarily enrolled on an F-1 visa at another US college or university, click the Apply Now button to submit the standard online application. Permission from the Designated School Official (DSO) at your university will be required. 

• New or transferring F-1 students, DO NOT submit the standard application. You must complete the international student application process.

Contact Gwen Lee at 1-309-268-8043 or email International@heartland.edu with any questions.

What's Next? 

After submitting your application, an Admissions representative will contact you via email. To get started early, click your student type below to see the next steps!