Parents
We know that students with children may face barriers when attending and paying for college.
We understand your need to be supported. These resources may help while you are attending Heartland Community College:
Child Development Lab
The CDL provides high quality care and education for your children so you can fully concentrate on your education.
Learn more about the Child Development Lab
Youth Enrichment Program
The Youth Enrichment Program offers fun and educational programs for children including summer camp opportunities. The YEP program also offers a limited number of need-based scholarships for K-12 students.
Download the YEP scholarship application (PDF) Apply for Scholarships
Foster Parents
If you are a foster parent, your foster child may be eligible for their daycare expenses to be paid by the State of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
Other Community Resources
- Child Care Resource & Referral Network
- Community Health Care Clinic
- Chestnut Family Health Center
- Center for Human Services
- Pregnancy Resource Center
- Summer Meals Illinois
- For more information visit Path
Additional Financial Assistance
You may be eligible for additional types of financial assistance, scholarships or other forms of aid.