; Founded in 1975. Heartland AEA 11 is a public entity funded by federal and state AID. Legislatively controlled property TAX. Grants. Course tuition and the sale of educational products. Heartland AEA comprises of 55 public school districts and 32 accredited nonpublic schools. It provides most of the services for free and FEE is charged for some services. Such AS printing. Graphic design....