Money Matters Financial Education Classes
We offer two tools to get your finances on track:
Small Dollar Loan Program
The Money Matters Small Dollar Loan Program helps people who need to establish or rebuild credit. It sets aside a small approved loan amount you can access and repay to build a reliable track record of repayment.
Classes
Money Matters classes are offered in person and online in English or Spanish. You’ll learn how to set achievable financial goals, design a budget that works, start saving without pain, and keep good financial records so you know what you’ve got and what you owe. There’s plenty of time for questions and discussion at each session.
Online (Via Zoom)
In English
In Spanish
In-Person
Bloomington (Illinois)
Classes are held at Mid-Central Community Action (MCCA), located at 1301 W. Washington St.
Peoria
Classes are held at the METEC Resource Center, 2605 W. Krause Avenue.
2025 Online Classes
Location: Online (Via Zoom) | Contact: (309) 664-4444 Ext. 2375
In English
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, January 28 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
| Tuesday, February 25 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
| Tuesday, March 25 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
| Tuesday, April 29 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
| Tuesday, May 27 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
| Tuesday, June 24 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
| Tuesday, July 29 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
| Tuesday, August 26 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
| Tuesday, September 30 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
| Tuesday, October 28 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
| Tuesday, November 25 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
Clases en Español
| Fecha | Hora |
|---|---|
| Jueves 27 de marzo | 5:30 – 7:30pm – Clase Virtual |
| Jueves 26 de junio | 5:30 – 7:30pm – Clase Virtual |
| Jueves 25 de septiembre | 5:30 – 7:30pm – Clase Virtual |
| Jueves 27 de noviembre | 5:30 – 7:30pm – Clase Virtual |
2025 Bloomington, IL Classes
Location: Mid Central Community Action (MCCA), 1301 W. Washington St. | Contact: (309) 829-0691
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday, January 6 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
| Monday, February 3 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
| Monday, March 3 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
| Wednesday, April 9 | 10:00 – 11:30am |
| Monday, May 5 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
| Monday, June 2 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
| Monday, July 7 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
| Monday, August 4 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
| Monday, September 8 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
| Monday, October 6 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
| Monday, November 3 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
2025 Peoria, IL Classes
Location: METEC Resource Center, 2605 W. Krause Avenue. | Contact: (309) 676-3832
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, January 14 | 5:30 – 7:00pm |
| Tuesday, February 11 | 5:30 – 7:00pm |
| Tuesday, March 11 | 5:30 – 7:00pm |
| Tuesday, April 8 | 5:30 – 7:00pm |
| Tuesday, May 13 | 5:30 – 7:00pm |
| Tuesday, June 10 | 5:30 – 7:00pm |
| Tuesday, July 8 | 5:30 – 7:00pm |
| Tuesday, August 12 | 5:30 – 7:00pm |
| Tuesday, September 9 | 5:30 – 7:00pm |
| Tuesday, October 14 | 5:30 – 7:00pm |
| Tuesday, November 11 | 5:30 – 7:00pm |
| Tuesday, December 9 | 5:30 – 7:00pm |
2025 Additional Classes
Location: Various Heartland Bank branches | Contact: (708) 352-2646
| Date | Time | Branch Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, February 19 | 10:00am – 12:00pm | Aurora |
| Wednesday, April 16 | 10:00am – 12:00pm | Plainfield (Caton Farm Road) |
| Wednesday, June 18 | 5:00 – 7:00pm | Minooka |
| Wednesday, August 20 | 5:00 – 7:00pm | Plainfield (Route 59) |
| Wednesday, October 15 | 10:00am – 12:00pm | Shorewood |