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Financial Aid & Scholarships
Bldg B, Room B156, Main Campus
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847-214-7360
scholarships@elgin.edu


Scholarships

Your achievements in class and outside the classroom can earn you scholarship money for educational expenses. Scholarships are “gift aid,” meaning they are a free resource you do not repay. They are awarded for any number of reasons (academic standing, leadership, specialized talents, ethnic origin, etc) and are available whether you are just beginning your ECC studies or are near graduation. Applications are required for scholarships funds. Contact the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office for more information.

ECC Board of Trustees Scholarships

These scholarship funds are available to in-district students only.
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The Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) Scholarship - provides up to two (2) years free in-district tuition for students who meet eligibility requirements in 6th grade and maintain program requirements through high school graduation.

ECC Tuition Waivers

Apply for the following waivers. Download waiver activation form

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GED Tuition Waiver - open to students who live in-district, successfully complete a GED class at ECC or School District U-46, and successfully pass the GED test. Students are eligible for free in-district tuition for up to three (3) credit hours of college credit. Use within one year from the date requirements are completed.

English as a Second Language Tuition Waiver - open to students successfully completing ESL 019, ESL 099 or the college's Intensive English program. Students are eligible for free in-district tuition for up to three (3) credit hours of college credit. Use within one year from the date requirements are completed.

Honors Course Tuition Waiver - open to students who earn an A or B in an honors course and maintain a 3.25 or higher cumulative grade point average. Students may use the Honors Course Tuition Waiver for their next honors class. Honors course tuition waivers are issued at the in-district tuition rate and are valid for one year from date of successful completion of honors class.

I-CAPS Waiver - open to students approved by the I-CAPS program coordinator. Students are eligible for free in-district tuition for up to three (3) credit hours of college credit for the term.

ECC Foundation Scholarships

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Scholarship Recipient Spotlight

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The ECC Foundation provides scholarships and support to improve people's lives through learning. More»

ECC Foundation scholarships are awarded on an annual basis and must be used during the school year for which they are awarded. Foundation scholarships are not automatically renewed and must be applied for annually. Download foundation scholarships listing

Any student planning to enroll in ECC is strongly encouraged to complete an ECC Foundation scholarship application.

2013-2014 online application

Websites of Interest

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