Enrollment Steps

Step 1: Click here to Apply to Heartland! 

Step 2: Log in 

• Within 3-5 business days from your submission date, your welcome letter will go to the email address you entered on your application. 
  • Please check your spam/junk folder if you can't locate it! Students with a Gmail address should also check the Promotions folder.
  • If you still can't locate your welcome letter, email Admissions@heartland.edu for help!
• Visit home.heartland.edu to log into your myHeartland account. From there, you can:
  • Click on Manage My Password and refer to the Student ID and Login Name you received in your acceptance e-mail to create a password and set up security questions.
  • Access your myHeartland email; make a habit of checking it regularly!
  • Click on Student Center to:
    • Make Appointments through the Navigate tile
    • Register for classes and make enrollment changes on the Manage Classes tile
    • View your schedule/bill and financial information

Step 3: Ensure you have met the prerequisite(s)

Confirm which Heartland offers the course(s) you'd like to take and that you meet the course prerequisites by viewing the class schedule. 

1. If you have met the prerequisites with prior college coursework, submit an unofficial transcript to records@heartland.edu OR meet with an advisor as outlined in step 4 and have a copy of your unofficial transcript with you. 
2. If prior coursework does not meet prerequisites, complete placement testing or submit applicable documentation for a placement waiver. 

Step 4: Meet with an academic advisor (if applicable) and enroll

• Emailing raab.advisors@heartland.edu. In the email, please include your name, birthdate or HCC ID number, and the courses you want to enroll in.
• Attending drop-in hours.  Monday – Friday, Noon - 4:00 pm
  • In-person on the first floor of the Community Commons Building or on Zoom
    • Students will need to call 309.268.8033 for the passcode to the waiting room.

Step 5: Request an official transcript 

Once your Heartland course(s) is complete, you can request your official Heartland transcript be sent to your home institution so they can add the course(s) to your record. 

Financial Steps

Step 1: Submit residency

Step 2: Pay tuition

When it comes to paying for college, you have lots of options. You can access your student bill online by visiting home.heartland.edu, clicking on Student Center, then choosing View My Schedule/Bill. 

Questions?

We are ready to help you with your application process. Contact Admissions with your questions at 309-268-8010 or email admissions@heartland.edu.