Free FAFSA workshops in Normal, Lincoln, and Pontiac

Heartland Community College will host free FAFSA Workshops to assist high school seniors and prospective college students in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026-27 academic year. 

Workshops will be held at each regional Heartland location.

Tuesday, October 28, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., HCC Pontiac (211 East Madison Street, Pontiac)

Wednesday, October 30, 5::00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., HCC Lincoln (2201 Woodlawn Rd., Lincoln)

Thursday, November 6, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., HCC Main Campus, Community Commons Building, room 1112 (1500 W. Raab Road, Normal)

Financial aid professionals from Heartland will guide students and their families through the FAFSA process, answer questions, and provide personalized assistance with completing the form. 

There is no cost to attend, but pre-registration is required. Participants can register online at heartland.edu or by calling the Heartland Financial Aid Office at 309-268-8023. 

Participants should bring the following documents to ensure a smooth FAFSA completion process: 

• Driver’s license or state ID/social security number
• Alien Registration Number, if the student is not a U.S. citizen
• Banking information and/or Records of investments
• FSA ID to sign electronically
• 2024 Federal Income Tax Returns and W-2 forms
• Documentation of any untaxed income received in 2024
• Parents’ 2024 Federal Tax Returns and W-2 forms (unless the student meets one of the following criteria):
  • Born before January 1, 2001
  • Married
  • Supporting a dependent
  • A ward of the court or an orphan
  • Served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces

Seating is limited, and early registration is strongly encouraged. 

For more information, go to visit.heartland.edu or contact the Financial Aid Office directly.