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.
2025 Online Classes
Location: Online (Via Zoom) | Contact: (309) 664-4444 Ext. 2375 or 708-352-2646
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 |
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 |