Registration is open for Summer and Fall!
To Take HCC Courses (on-campus or online)...
Every College NOW Campus Student (CNCS) must Complete Phases 1-3 to enroll in HCC courses (on-campus or online). If you have already completed Phase 1 and/or 2, you do not need to complete that phase again.
Phase 1: Complete the Admission Process
If you haven't already, you need to complete the College NOW student admission process.
- Follow the application steps here: heartland.edu/collegeNow/admission/applyNOW
- Learn about placement requirements here: heartland.edu/collegeNow/admission/testNEXT
- Set up your myHeartland student account as soon as you receive your welcome letter in 2 to 3 business days. Important! If you don't complete this step, you won't be able to complete Phase 2 or 3.
Phase 2: Submit Your CNCS Agreement
If you haven't already, 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.
Submit Your Student Agreement Here
Phase 3: Request Your Courses
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
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Verify Your Enrollment
- Please allow 24-48 hours to process your enrollment request.
- An enrollment confirmation email will be sent to your myHeartland email address, which can be accessed at my.heartland.edu.
Pay Your Tuition Bill
- Payment is required to remain enrolled.
- Students with a past due balance will be dropped from tuition-bearing HCC courses and receive a notice via your myHeartland student email address.
- Payment information can be found at heartland.edu/payingForCollege/paymentsRefunds.
- Tuition Deadlines can be found at heartland.edu/payingForCollege/tuition.html.
- In-District Home-school students: Please wait until the $70/credit hour home-school tuition waiver has been applied to your account (24-48 hours after enrollment) to pay your remaining balance due.
- COUNTRY Financial/StateFarm Scholars: Your scholarship covers your tuition bill so your total amount due will automatically be credited to your account before the bill due date. You are not in danger of being dropped from your courses.
Access Your myHeartland Account
- Go to my.heartland.edu then select:
- Student Center to view your course enrollment, the start/end date of your course and billing information.
- My Classes to see more detailed information for your courses once it is made available by the instructor. (Be advised that you can also access this information at canvas.heartland.edu and your course will not appear in Canvas until 5 days before the class start date.)
- For any account access or password issues, contact the IT HelpDesk at helpdesk@heartland.edu or the Student Hotline: 309-268-8380.
Do you need to change your enrollment request?
- If you want to add a course after your initial request OR change the section of a course you are enrolled in before enrollment closes, submit the course request form below again.
- If you are a COUNTRY Financial Scholar or State Farm Scholar who desires to drop or withdraw from a Heartland course, please email your request to collegenow@heartland.edu by the HCC deadlines noted in the academic calendar.
- If you are a traditional College NOW campus student who desires to drop or withdraw from a Heartland course:
- Go to my.heartland.edu
- Select Student Center, then enter your username and password.
- Choose the Manage Classes option, then you should see drop classes in the left panel to continue the process.
- Click on the term header (ie Spring 2023) on the right to view your currently enrolled courses and select the appropriate course(s) for drop or withdrawal.
- Information on Refunds for courses dropped prior to the drop deadline can be found on the college's Refunds page: heartland.edu/payingForCollege/paymentsRefunds/refunds
- As a College NOW student, you should be aware of academic deadlines, registration dates, and campus closures as shown below.
- When you drop a course before the drop deadline, you will receive a refund and no "W" will appear on your HCC transcript.
- When you withdraw from a course after the drop deadline but before the withdrawal deadline, you will not receive a refund and a "W" will appear on your HCC transcript.
- Spring 23 Open Learning Classes abide by the 16 week session dates; the last day to enroll in an Open Learning class Apr 10.
- Summer 23 Open Learning Classes abide by the 8wk1 session dates; the last day to enroll in an Open Learning class is Jun 5.
- Fall 23 Open Learning Classes abide by the 16 week session dates; the last day to enroll in an Open Learning class Nov 6.
Spring 2023 Reminders
Course
SessionClasses
BeginDrop/Refund
DeadlineWithdrawal
DeadlineFinal
Exams16-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 2nd 12-week Feb 13 Feb 21 Apr 21 May 15-19 2nd 8-week Mar 20 Mar 24 Apr 28 May 15-19 Summer 2023 Reminders
Course
SessionClasses
BeginDrop/Refund
DeadlineWithdrawal
DeadlineFinal
Exams1st 12-week May 15 May 23 Jul 17 Aug 7-10 1st 4-week May 22 May 23 Jun 12 Jun 16 1st 6-week May 22 May 24 Jun 21 Jun 30 1st 8-week Jun 5 Jun 9 Jul 17 Jul 31- Aug 3 2nd 4-week Jun 20 Jun 21 Jul 10 Jul 14 3rd 6-week Jun 20 Jun 22 Jul 19 Jul 31 - Aug 3 Fall 2023 Reminders
Course
SessionClasses
BeginDrop/Refund
DeadlineWithdrawal
DeadlineFinal
Exams16-week Aug 21 Sep 1 Nov 9 Dec 11-15 1st 8-week Aug 21 Aug 25 Sep 29 Oct 13 1st 12-week Aug 21 Aug 29 Oct 20 Nov 13 2nd 12-week Sep 13 Sep 21 Nov 14 Dec 11-15 2nd 8-week Oct 16 Oct 20 Nov 27 Dec 11-15 Additional Dates to Remember
- Mar 27: Fall 2023 Registration Opens
- May 16: Summer Tuition Due
- May 29: HCC Closed (Memorial Day)
- Jun 19: HCC Closed (Juneteenth Observed)
- Jul 4: HCC Closed (Independence Day)
- Sep 4: HCC Closed (Labor Day)
- Oct 30: Spring 2024 Registration Opens
- Nov 22-26: HCC Closed (Thanksgiving Break)
- Dec 24-Jan 1: HCC Closed (Winter 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.
Summer/Fall 2023 tuition and required fee rates are as follows*:- In-district tuition - $166 per semester hour
*In-district home-school students receive an automatic $83 per credit hr tuition waiver within 24-48 hours of enrollment*- Out-of-district tuition - $332 per semester hour
- Out-of-state/Out-of-country tuition - $498 per semester hour
- Program Development & Facilities Enhancement Fee: $2 per semester hour
- Student Life Fee: $14 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 my.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
- Find information about enrolling in an automatic payment plan at heartland.edu/payingforcollege/paymentsRefunds/paymentPlan.
- Learn about our refund policy at heartland.edu/payingForCollege/paymentsRefunds/eligibility.
- In-district tuition - $166 per semester hour
Course Content &
DescriptionsHeartland courses contain college-level materials, coursework, and subject matters. Review descriptions and prerequisites for courses you want to take: heartland.edu/courseDescriptions myHeartland
AccessAccess 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).
*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 DeskContact our IT staff for help setting up or accessing your myHeartland account: helpdesk@heartland.edu | 309-268-8380 Plus
PipelineLearn 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/
