HCC Lincoln

Heartland Community College Lincoln extends the mission of HCC by being an accessible location for Logan County residents to expand their educational opportunities.

Academic Programs

Focus on transfer general education
Earn an associate degree for a smooth transition to a four-year institution. Schedule a Campus Visit today.
Focus on career/work-ready training. Discover options that prepare you for a new career or a better job in your existing field. Working Learner Options

High School Equivalency (GED) Classes

Whether you want to learn Adult Basic Education skills or need a refresher on the skills required to pass your High School Equivalency (GED), we're here to help you reach your goal. Find program specific details on the GED page.

If you take free GED classes at Heartland Community College, you will cover the Constitution requirement in class. More details on the Constitution Requirement can be found through The Illinois Community College Board.

College Now (Early College Opportunities or Dual Credit)

Our College NOW program is for high school students interested in early college opportunities through Heartland!

Continuing Education

Dive into lifelong learning, jumpstart a career, or explore the world with classes in personal enrichment, professional development, truck driver training, and more. Explore, expand, and experience new interests with professionally led learning adventures for Grades K-12.

Discover Your Student Supports at HCC Lincoln

Advisement

  • Academic advisors are a great resource to assist you in achieving your educational goals! In Lincoln, your advisor will help you through the admissions and enrollment processes.

Success Coaching

  • Everyone can use support. Connect with a Success Coach who can help you with academic, personal, financial, or career success. Meet with your personal success coach at Heartland Community College Lincoln.

Testing Services

  • The Lincoln Testing Center provides a comfortable, secure, and accessible testing environment for a variety of exams.

Tutoring Services

  • Everybody needs a little help sometimes. That's why Heartland offers FREE tutoring to Heartland students. We help with course content, and we can also help you with study skills, figuring out Canvas or Microsoft products, practicing a speech, and so much more! Visit a tutor by appointment at HCC Lincoln or join the Zoom Tutoring Lounge.

 

Student Counseling & Wellness Services

  • Student Counseling Services offers face-to-face and virtual individual counseling for any student who wants to explore personal concerns one-to-one with a therapist.
  • HCC Lincoln's Food Pantry helps members of the HCC community who may struggle with limited food resources.

Student Engagement Opportunities

Make friends, build leadership skills, and make the most of your time at HCC. Learn more about the clubs, organizations, and events on our Get Involved website.

Visit our student support page to learn more about the services available to all HCC students.

Discover Supports for Our Community

Jobs at HCC Lincoln

The college accepts application materials for part-time instructors on an ongoing basis for all disciplines. College departments assess the need for additional instructors on a semester-to-semester basis, review application materials as positions become available, and contact qualified candidates accordingly. Review all employment opportunities on our jobs website.

High School Equivalency (GED) Exam

High School Equivalency (HSE) exams are administered at Heartland Community College Lincoln through Pearson VUE Testing. To register, create an account at GED.com and choose your test site location.

The Illinois Community College Board is giving $26 off your GED test for each subject while funding lasts. Use promo code ILSAVE26 at checkout. View terms and conditions.

Community Exam Proctoring

Heartland Community College Lincoln serves as a proctored testing center for external institutions and Upward Mobility. Fees may apply for external exams. Appointments are required; call 217-735-731 to schedule.

 

Land of Lincoln Workforce Alliance

The Land of Lincoln Workforce Alliance is focused on education and economic development to create a collective response to economic and labor market challenges on the national, state, and local levels.

Staff are available to assist Illinois residents with resources necessary to promote a productive way of life. These valuable resources are designed to help both businesses and job seekers foster growth and make the right connections. Skills gained through the LLWA assist individuals in obtaining jobs that provide opportunities for a successful future.

A variety of career services, training and education, job search opportunities, step-by-step resources, and other tools are tailored to your needs. Whether on-site, in the classroom, or in the field, LLWA can help you locate opportunities to take your first steps toward a sustainable career. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) makes funding available for occupational training, work-based learning, and support services to help job seekers and businesses attain their occupational and workforce goals.

The LLWA partners with businesses, training providers, and community organizations to ensure continued workforce development. These partnerships help form the One-Stop interactive experience to meet the needs of residents and businesses in Cass, Christian, Logan, Menard, and Sangamon counties.

For additional information, please visit the Illinois WorkNet Center and/or contact the Logan County Career Planner and Liaison at 217-558-4279.

Contact Us

Campus Info

Heartland Community College Lincoln

2201 Woodlawn Road

Lincoln, IL 62656

217-735-1731

Lincoln.Center@heartland.edu

Campus Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Leadership

Jennifer Kirby, Director

Jennifer.Kirby@heartland.edu

309-268-8971

Kelsi Edwards, Associate Director

Kelsi.Edwards@heartland.edu

309-268-8973

Staff

Karen Martinez, Coordinator

Karen.Martinez@heartland.edu

309-268-8974

Emilie Young, Assistant (Evenings)

Emilie.Young@heartland.edu

309-268-8983

Meet the Staff