FAFSA workshop event at Heartland Community College Lincoln

Heartland Community College Lincoln will host a workshop to assist local high school seniors and prospective college students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2025-26 academic year.

The first step in applying for financial aid is to complete the FAFSA form. Heartland financial aid and Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) 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 Monday, January 27 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Heartland Community College Lincoln, 2201 Woodlawn Road. The workshop will begin with a FAFSA presentation at 5:30pm with staff available to answer questions and help complete the application until 7:00 p.m. There is no cost to attend.

Participants should bring:

• Driver’s license or state ID and Social Security Number
• 2023 Federal Income Tax Forms and W-2s
• Amount of any untaxed income received in 2023
• An FSA ID to sign in electronically
• 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:
• Spouses income information
• Social Security Number
• Date of Birth

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

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