Heartland Community College (HCC) Academics and Admissions

Academics

Established in the early 1990s, Heartland Community College (HCC) has been providing academic opportunities for residents of Normal, Pontiac, and Lincoln, Illinois for over a decade. Because the state of Illinois requires students to attend community college much in the same manner they attend high school, by district, the school was established to provide options for those living near Bloomington, an area that, for many years, had no specific community college for its district.

Like many two-year institutions in Illinois, Heartland is looking towards the future, with extensive plans for renovations and more facilities for its students to use. Presently, the college offers students the opportunity to earn associate

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Information Summary

Ranks 102nd in Illinois and 2865th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	52.6
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$5,490
Admission Success rate	N/A
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	22 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	67% / 46%
Enrollment Total (all students)	5,063

Admissions

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Financial Aid

Most students attending the college receive some form of financial aid, whether need or merit-based. Because the entire financial aid process can sometimes be daunting for first-time or returning students, those enrolled are encouraged to make time to speak with counselors in the Financial Aid Office. Appointments can be scheduled during regular business hours, and counselors are more than happy to sit down with students and assist them on everything from searching for community-based scholarships to completing the FAFSA correctly the first time, thus ensuring that there will be no delay in aid being awarded prior to the start of the semester.

First and foremost, students should keep the financial aid deadlines in mind. For fall semester, the deadline is the first of April, while for spring, the deadline is the first of October. Students must fill out the FAFSA and to cut down on any potential trouble, it is best to complete the FAFSA as soon as possible. Students are eligible for work-study financial aid, various need and merit-based scholarships, and grants. Veterans are eligible for a wide variety of benefits that apply specifically to them, too.

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Students

Most students attending the college as credit-seeking students are already in their mid-20s, with the age of non-credit students rising to an average of 39. This means that, while there are numerous ways to be involved on campus, HCC is more of a commuter school, where students live at home or on their own and commute to classes. There are on-campus clubs and organizations, including student government and a school newspaper, but for the most part, attention is focused on athletics and attending classes. With a student body of over 5,000 and expansion efforts completed, there are more than enough facilities; from the state-of-the-art gymnasium to the college

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Athletics

Athletics are a very popular part of HCC, with both the Hawks and the lady Hawks enjoying the recently-constructed, state-of-the-art athletic facilities on campus. Part of the National Junior College Athletic Association and the Mid-West Athletic Conference, the teams have been known for their high ranking and athletic prowess. In particular, the men

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