Heartland Community College Lincoln hosts free FAFSA Workshop

[October 27, 2026] 

LINCOLN, IL, October 26, 2026 – Heartland Community College Lincoln will host a workshop to assist local high school seniors and prospective college students in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2027-28 academic year.

The first step in applying for financial aid is to complete the FAFSA form. Heartland financial aid representatives will lead the session, help students and parents at the session to fill out the form, and answer questions about financial aid options.

The workshop takes place Thursday, October 29, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Heartland Community College Lincoln, 2201 Woodlawn Road. We recommend participants arrive no later than 6:15 p.m. There is no cost to attend.

Participants should bring:

Driver’s license or state ID and Social Security Number

2025 Federal Income Tax Forms and W-2s

Amount of any untaxed income received in 2025

FSA ID to sign in electronically

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If you are a dependent, your parents will need to create their own FSA ID and complete required information

Not sure if you're a dependent? Visit https://studentaid.gov/dependency

If you're married, you will need:

Spouse’s income information

Social Security Number

Date of Birth

This session is open to the public. Seating is limited, and RSVP is recommended. For more information or to confirm your spot, call Heartland Community College Lincoln at (217) 735-1731.

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