Welcome to Student Support Services!
Financial Support & Basic LIving Needs
Resources for immediate and long term needs including food, housing, and childcare.
Academic Assistance
Services to support academic success including advisement, tutoring, and success coaching.
Personal & Professional
Specialized support services for you time at Heartland and beyond.
Health & Wellness
Resources to support physical and mental health and wellness.
Academic Assistance
Advisement
- explore programs of study
- select a program that matches your professional goals and creating an academic plan
- choose the right courses each semester
- find the services and support you may need throughout your journey
- Located on 1st floor of the Community Commons Building (CCB)
Tutoring Services
- Everybody needs a little help sometimes. That's why Heartland offers free individual appointments and small group tutoring.
- Work smart and find the kind of help that's right for you.
- Located in the Library in the Student Commons Building (SCB)
Heartland Library & Open Computer Lab
The Heartland Library, with its Open Computer Lab, can help you find answers to your toughest questions.
Make an appointment, send us a question or stop by anytime.
Success Connections
We can help you navigate academic and personal obstacles and stay on the path to success. Connect with a coach to make a plan to achieve your academic, personal, financial, and career goals.
Located in SCB 2300
Student Access and Accommodations Services
"SAAS" will work with you to accommodate your needs and help remove barriers to learning and testing.
Located in the Library. SCB 1415
Business Technology Learning Center
The Business Technology Learning Center (BTLC) is open to students taking an open learning class. There is a facilitator in the lab at all times to answer questions and facilitate lab assignments with students.
Located in WDC 2006
Personal and Professional Resources for Students
Career Center
Connect with the Career Center for assistance with:
- Job and Internship Search
- Resume/Cover Letter Review
- Career Exploration
- Interview Preparation
- Job Shadow Experiences
- Networking Strategies
Veterans Center
If you've served your country and are looking to relax or get advice from others who have made the transition from the military to college life, stop by the Veterans Center.
Transfer Services
Your success does not end at Heartland, it begins here! Connect with Transfer Services to make a plan to continue your academic journey.
Project Rise
Project RISE can help you succeed at HCC, graduate and transfer to a four-year institution. Peer mentoring, workshops, cultural events and college visits are just a few ways we help.
HALO
The HALO Program provides a higher education experience for students ages 18 - 28 with intellectual and/or developmental disability or other learning challenges.
Honors Program
Honors courses offer dynamic learning experiences as well as social, cultural and service opportunities. If you are a highly motivated student, Heartland's selective Honors Program may be a great fit for you.
International Programs
We are committed to promoting international education. Meet with students from around the world or earn credit by studying abroad.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Take free classes
- Learn to read, write, speak and understand English better
- Find classes that work at your level
- Prepare for college-level classes
Health & Wellness
Fitness & Recreation Center
Stay healthy and get involved at Heartland’s Fitness and Recreation Center (FRC). Show your HCC ID for free access and explore the intramural program.
Counseling Services
Get free confidential and professional counseling. You can also attend workshops, reduce your stress and get referrals to local community resources.
Community Resources
- Conexiones Latinas de McLean County - a non-profit organization that works to improve life for Latino families in Bloomington-Normal and McLean County, Illinois.
- McLean County India Association - a social/cultural group supporting Indian families in Bloomington-Normal.
- YWCA of McLean County - a non-profit organization focused on empowering women, eliminating racism and promoting social justice.
- YWCA Stepping Stones - provides assistance to survivors of sexual violence
- The Immigration Project - provides immigration legal assistance.
- Prairie Pride Coalition - works to foster mutual respect for all people, regardless of sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
- Career Link - Provides job search, training, and educational assistance to residents and employers.
- Center for Human Services - provides behavioral health services for those with and without insurance
- Chestnut Health Systems - provides addiction and mental health services
- Prairie State Legal Services - offers eligible persons legal services at no charge
- PATH/Suicide hotline - call/text 988 for free and confidential crisis counseling