Tutoring

Tutoring Services empowers all students to develop their potential and progress toward independent learning in academic, career, and personal pursuits by offering accessible, targeted support.

How do I work with a tutor online NOW?

Visit our Zoom Tutoring Lounge by clicking the button to the right.

Locations and Hours

On Campus Support

Be sure to grab a snack or coffee from our snack corner in any of our on-campus locations! 

Tutoring Services Drop in Lab and Appointment Center/SCB 1300 (in the library)

We are located in the Student Commons Building within the Library. We are on the first floor of SCB. We offer one-on-one appointments in this space.  Drop in or contact us to schedule an appointment. We can even schedule tutors outside our business hours! If you have any questions, our Office Assistant is available at our front desk.

  • Hours are: Monday-Thursday 10 am-3 pm

Tutoring Services Math Success Center/ICN 1004

Found near your math classes, drop into our Math Success Center in the Instructional Commons North Building. We are located on the 1st floor.  You may just run into a classmate! Drop in and work with our tutors.  No appointment necessary; this is a drop-in help lab.

  • This location is closed over the summer and will reopen in the Fall of 2026

Tutoring Services General Help Lab/ICB 2705

Found near your classes in the Instructional Commons Building.  We are located on the second floor of ICB.  This space was formerly known as the Writing Center, but starting last Fall, we will be providing Writing Support, along with support in many STEM courses. This is our new General Help Lab, offering drop-in tutoring in many subjects. Come in and see how we can help.  No appointment necessary; this is a drop-in help lab.

  • This location is closed over the summer and will reopen in the Fall of 2026. 

Online Support

Virtual Help Lab (in Zoom)

This is a space staffed with tutors who can cover a variety of subjects.  Treat this space like the lab on campus you know and love! Stop by for a quick question or hang out while working on your homework!  No appointment necessary; this is a drop-in help lab.

  • Hours are Monday-Thursday 10 am-3 pm

 

Other Locations

Tutoring is provided in Pontiac and Lincoln; please reach out to our Administative Assistant to learn what options we have.

Scheduling an appointment and drop in-availability

We offer appointments and drop-in support during all our open hours for most subjects at HCC. Check out our drop-in labs for support — no appointment is necessary. Reach out to us to determine specific subject availability.

Click the button below to schedule an appointment for yourself in Navigate. EAB Navigate

What other services do you provide?

Embedded Tutors

We also assign embedded tutors to over 50 courses at HCC each Fall and Spring.

Handouts

We have a large selection of handouts you can find in any of our locations.

Snacks

Enjoy coffee and snacks while working on your homework and getting support.

What is hiring and tutor training like?

  • All applicants go through an interview process. Selected applicants can tutor courses they have earned a B or higher.
  • We are a nationally certified program through the College Reading and Learning Association. That certification guides our training program for our tutors.

Contact Information

Administrative Assistant

Jaeden Vaughn

Email: Jaeden.Vaughn@heartland.edu

Tutoring Office

SCB 1300 (in the library)

EmailTutoring@heartland.edu

Campus Phone: (309) 268-8231

Tutoring Director

Jenny Crones

Email: Jenny.Crones@heartland.edu