Residency Requirements for In-District Tuition

In accordance with Illinois Community College Board and Illinois Public Community College Act rules on residency the following definitions will determine residency status for students in Community College District 540, Heartland Community College, unless provided under a separate written agreement with the Heartland Community College Board of Trustees.

Proof of in-district residency is required for you to receive the in-district tuition rate unless you graduated from a high school located in Heartland's district within the past year.  Documentation of in-district residency must be provided by the first day of your first class to receive in-district tuition rates. To prove in-district residency, you must meet one of the criteria below at least 30 days prior to the start of the academic term regardless of your class session. Residency requirements for selective admission programs may differ.  Please refer to admission requirements.

1. Residing with your parent or guardian within District 540
2. Emancipated minor, completely self-supporting and residing within District 540
3. Married and maintaining a family residence within District 540
4. Single and self-supporting as defined by the Federal Office of Education and maintaining a residence within District 540
5. Qualify for a residency exception