Early Admission

Heartland Application

You must successfully submit the Heartland student application to earn college credit for successful completion of Heartland courses.

• There is no application fee and the online process takes approximately 10 minutes.
• You must enter your social security number, date of birth and high school graduation date.
• You must enter the correct start term: Fall = Aug | Spring = Jan | Summer = May/June

Placement Testing

You only need to complete any required placement testing for the Heartland courses you intend to take if you do not have other eligible test scores, such as ACT/PSAT/SAT scores. 

• If placement testing at Heartland is required, you must make an appointment at least 48 hours in advance through myHeartland. 
  • If you haven't already, set up your myHeartland account using this guide (PDF).
  • You will need your login and HCC ID from your acceptance email.
• Since placement requirements are different for each course, you may find it helpful to explore potential course options by accessing the Heartland schedule or online course catalog.

Additional Materials

1. Obtain two (2) letters of support from a coach, employer, peer group leader, mentor or teacher that addresses your maturity level and ability to succeed in an adult setting. 
2. Provide a school academic record summary of courses taken and grades earned.
3. Provide a copy of your Heartland placement testing report OR your ACT/SAT/PSAT College Board reports containing eligible college-level placement scores, if applicable.
4. Download and complete the Early Admission Consent Form (PDF).
5. Download and complete the College NOW student enrollment form (PDF). 

Applicant Review Process

• Respond to the prompts in the form below to indicate that you have all the required materials and are ready for an early admission appointment.

• Submit all early admission materials in one of the following ways:
  • Upload your documents at this secure link by using these instructions. 
  • Deliver your documents to one of our locations:
    • Normal Campus: Community Commons Building (CCB, Suite 1000)
    • Lincoln Center: heartland.edu/lincoln 
    • Pontiac Center: heartland.edu/pontiac  

• Once we receive your materials, the appropriate Heartland representative will contact you to schedule an early admission appointment.

• One parent/guardian and the student must attend the initial early admission meeting.

• Early admission students are limited to one (1) HCC course during their first term at HCC
  • Final approval may be required of an Academic Administrator.

• Decisions for early admission and student enrollment are made on a case-by-case basis.