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Gratitude for Graduates
District 509 Elgin Community College Board of Trustees Chair Donna Redmer, EdD, shares inspiring words for the fall 2020 graduating class and ECC’s newest alumni.
Danielle Lauritzen: ECC let me grow into who I am today
In high school, Danielle Lauritzen was lucky enough to know what she intended to make of her life. At ECC, she was able to grow and come to understand her place in this world through the work she had a passion for - teaching.
Lisbeth Castillo: ECC taught me to embrace challenges at opportunities to grow
Experiencing culture shock and learning English as an immigrant moving from Guatemala at age 14 significantly impacted Lisbeth Castillo's life. Read about her how ECC opened doors to her brighter future.
ECC in the News
Elgin Community College District 509 Bonds Available to Community
Elgin Community College District 509 will issue approximately $92,990,000 in tax-exempt and taxable municipal bonds.
ECC trustees approve tuition freeze and tax relief measures saving taxpayers more than $2 million
Elgin Community College District 509 Board of Trustees approved measures to freeze tuition rates for the 2021-2022 academic year and provide taxpayer relief for the 2020 tax levy year during its December Board Meetings.
ECC retains Moody’s Aaa credit rating
Elgin Community College maintained its ‘Aaa’ credit rating according to Moody’s Investor Services, the highest rating attainable among municipal entities and one of the few Illinois Community College Districts to achieve the prestigious credit mark.
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Spartan Drive Location
Located between Chicago and Rockford, ECC is accessible from U.S. 20 and I-90 in southwest Elgin.
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Borrowing privileges and use of the Renner Academic Library are open to any resident of District 509.
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Offering classes in High School Equivalency (HSE/GED), ESL, and Basic Citizenship.
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ECC offers free programs and services available to youth and adults who qualify.
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Intimate theatres, dining through our award-winning culinary arts program, easy accommodations, plus free parking.
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ECC holds classes throughout the northwest suburbs at off-campus locations.
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