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 repay to build a reliable track record of repayment.
Classes
Want to learn more about finances? Our Money Matters classes offer guidance on healthy spending, growing your savings and understanding credit. We can teach you the tools and techniques to be on the path to a positive financial wellness journey!
Online (Via Zoom)
In English
In Spanish
By appointment only. Please call us at (309) 664-4444 Ext. 2375
or 708-352-2646.
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.
2026 Online Classes
Location: Online (Via Zoom) | Contact: (309) 664-4444 Ext. 2375 or 708-352-2646
In English
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, January 27 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
| Tuesday, February 24 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
| Tuesday, March 31 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
| Tuesday, April 28 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
| Tuesday, May 26 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
| Tuesday, June 30 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
| Tuesday, July 28 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
| Tuesday, August 25 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
| Tuesday, September 29 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
| Tuesday, October 27 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
| Tuesday, November 24 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
2026 Bloomington, IL Classes
Location: Mid Central Community Action (MCCA), 1301 W. Washington St. | Contact: (309) 829-0691
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday, January 5 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
| Monday, February 2 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
| Monday, March 2 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
| Monday, April 6 | 10:00am – 12:00pm |
| Monday, May 4 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
| Monday, June 1 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
| Monday, July 6 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
| Monday, August 3 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
| Monday, September 14 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
| Monday, October 5 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
| Monday, November 2 | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
2026 Peoria, IL Classes
Location: METEC Resource Center, 2605 W. Krause Avenue. | Contact: (309) 676-3832
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, January 13 | 5:30 – 7:00pm |
| Tuesday, February 10 | 5:30 – 7:00pm |
| Tuesday, March 10 | 5:30 – 7:00pm |
| Tuesday, April 14 | 5:30 – 7:00pm |
| Tuesday, May 12 | 5:30 – 7:00pm |
| Tuesday, June 9 | 5:30 – 7:00pm |
| Tuesday, July 14 | 5:30 – 7:00pm |
| Tuesday, August 11 | 5:30 – 7:00pm |
| Tuesday, September 8 | 5:30 – 7:00pm |
| Tuesday, October 13 | 5:30 – 7:00pm |
| Tuesday, November 10 | 5:30 – 7:00pm |
| Tuesday, December 8 | 5:30 – 7:00pm |
2026 Additional Classes
Location: Various Heartland Bank branches | Contact: (708) 352-2646
| Date | Time | Branch Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, February 18 | 10:00am – 12:00pm | Plainfield (Caton Farm Road) |
| Wednesday, April 15 | 10:00am – 12:00pm | Plainfield (Caton Farm Road) |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 5:00 – 7:00pm | Minooka |
| Wednesday, August 19 | 5:00 – 7:00pm | Plainfield (South Route 59) |
| Wednesday, October 14 | 5:00 – 7:00pm | Minooka |