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College NOW Campus Students

To Take HCC Courses On-Campus/Online...

  • Phase 2: [New] Complete the College NOW campus student agreement form online before submitting your course request(s).
    • You only need to do this once unless we update the agreement terms, and will need your HCC login name and password. If you are under 18 years old, your legal guardian must also submit an agreement form.
    • To remain enrolled, we must have your completed agreement on file by the tuition deadline or within 24 hours of receiving enrollment confirmation after tuition deadlines.
    • If necessary, you can access/view/download this agreement guide (pdf) for help.

                Complete Your Student Agreement Here 

  • Phase 3: Make sure you have met the prerequisites listed for the courses you desire to take each semester, using the HCC schedule provided at heartland.edu/schedule. Then, you can submit your course request(s).
    • You will need your HCC login name and password to complete your enrollment requests.
    • Note the course name & section number from the schedule; you will need to know those to select the HCC courses you intend to take.
    • If you are approved to earn high school credit for the HCC course(s) you take on campus/online, you will need to enter the name and email address of the high school official that can confirm your approval.
    • If necessary, you can access/view/download this course request form guide (pdf) for help.
    • An enrollment confirmation email (and/or any other necessary communications) will be sent to your myHeartland email address, which can be accessed at my.heartland.edu. 

                Submit Your Course Request Form Here

  • As a College NOW student, you should be aware of academic deadlines, registration dates, and campus closures as shown below.

    General Registration Timelines

     Term/Semester Schedule Availability Registration Dates
    Summer 1st Tues in February 1st Tues in March
    Fall 1st Tues in March last Mon in March (priority)
    Spring 1st Tues in October last Mon in October (priority)

    Spring 2023 Reminders

    Course
    Session    		 Classes
    Begin    		 Drop/Refund
    Deadline    		 Withdrawal
    Deadline    		 Final
    Exams
    16-week Jan 17 Jan 30 Apr 14  May 15-19
    1st 8-week Jan 17 Jan 23 Feb 24 Mar 10
    1st 12-week Jan 17 Jan 25 Mar 24 Apr 14
    1st 8-week Feb 13 Feb 21 Apr 21 May 15-19
    2nd 8-week Mar 20 Mar 24 Apr 28 May 15-19

    Additional Dates to Remember

    • Jan 16: No Classes (MLK Day)
    • Mar 11-17: No Classes (Spring Break)

  • Tuition & Required Fees

    Heartland Community College tuition for credit courses is based on residency in district 540 (PDF). Some courses also carry a course-specific fee. Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. 
    Fall 2022/Spring 2023 tuition and required fee rates are as follows*:

    • In-district tuition - $161 per semester hour
      *In-district home-school students receive an automatic $70 per credit hr tuition waiver within 24-48 hours of enrollment* 
      • Out-of-district tuition - $322 per semester hour
      • Out-of-state/Out-of-country tuition - $483 per semester hour
    • Program Development & Facilities Enhancement Fee: $2 per semester hour
    • Student Life Fee: $11 per semester hour
    • Course Specific Fees: varies; noted upon course selection at heartland.edu/schedule  

    Standard Payment Options

    Payment arrangements must be made by the tuition due date or when you are enrolled.
    • In person at the Normal, Pontiac or Lincoln campus using cash (Normal campus only), check, money order, or credit/debit card. No fees are charged for paying with a credit/debit card in person.
    • By mail (checks only): Heartland Community College (Attn: Cashier), 1500 W. Raab Rd., Normal, IL 61761. Post-dated checks will not be accepted. Returned checks will be assessed a $30 service fee.
    • By phone by calling 309-268-8140 with a credit/debit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express). No fees are charged for paying with a credit/debit card over the phone.
    • Online at home.heartland.edu. Processing fees will apply to online payments and a 2.75% transaction fee will apply to credit or debit card payments. 

    Special Notations

  • Course Content &
    Descriptions    		 Heartland courses contain college-level materials, coursework, and subject matters.  Review descriptions and prerequisites for courses you want to take: heartland.edu/courseDescriptions
    myHeartland
    Access    		 Access your student account using the log-in information from your welcome letter to see important academic information (HCC emails, course schedule, make tuition payments, etc): my.heartland.edu
    College Email Use Students are expected to use their college email account for messages related their student status.
    Release of Information

    Heartland will share academic information externally with appropriate high schools or career centers; however, legal guardians must complete the HCC release of information form to receive student academic information: heartland.edu/records/ferpa.html.
    Academic Accommodations Students who need academic accommodations should work directly with the office of Student Access and Accommodation Services (SAAS): heartland.edu/accommodations
    HS Credit Approval Talk to your high school counselor/administrator to confirm if you can also receive high school credit for the HCC campus/online courses in your recommended plan.
    HS AP Courses Students who complete AP courses should have their score report sent directly from College Board to the HCC Records Office. Access Advanced Placement Chart (pdf) here.

    *If required benchmarks are not met, students must take the equivalent Heartland course to continue progressing towards degree completion.* 
    Collegiate Transcript

    Students can access their Heartland Community College transcript using instructions provided by the HCC Records Office: heartland.edu/records 

    Download/print a copy of your unofficial transcript at any time by logging into your Heartland student account (my.heartland.edu) and follow this path:  Student Center » Academic Transcripts/Grades » View Unofficial Transcript 
    Transferability Students are advised to refer directly to the official catalog of the college or university they plan to attend and meet that institution’s requirements for a their desired area of concentration. Additional transfer resources can be found at itransfer.org as well as transferology.com
    HCC IT
    Help Desk    		 Contact our IT staff for help setting up or accessing your myHeartland account: helpdesk@heartland.edu | 309-268-8380
    Plus
    Pipeline    		 Learn more about starting or continuing the pursuit of a particular degree/certificate pathway through HCC: heartland.edu/collegeNow/plus
    Student Handbook

    Students must abide by the guidelines and requirements outlined in the Student Handbook: heartland.edu/studentHandbook/

Need Help? 

Email collegenow@heartland.edu
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