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Your educational journey at ECC is guided by faculty dedicated to your growth and success.
Get a great education that opens doors and boosts your income — all while saving thousands on your degree.
Taking classes on campus gives ECC a strong sense of community. You can also choose online courses to fit your busy schedule.
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Elgin Community College freshman Tori Ruffin came to ECC from San Antonio, Texas. “Everything in Texas is bigger — school, sports, and homecoming,” Ruffin said. “I think it prepared me for collegiate life.”
Since 2012, Purses with Purpose has provided more than financial aid to women students at ECC. It has created a vibrant community of support, mentorship, and inspiration.
Before Elgin Community College, Anamika Dua’s journey began in India, where she pursued education until she turned 21. When her life trajectory shifted to building a family, her studies stopped.
When Scott McConnell walks into the rehearsal room at Elgin Community College, it’s more than a return to campus — it’s a full-circle moment.
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