Parents

Be Their Guide

You’re an important part of your child’s journey through college and beyond. Help them explore their options and plan their future at Elgin Community College, one of the top community colleges in the nation.  

Benefits of a Community College 

The Smart Path to a Bachelor’s Degree 

Your child can complete their associate degree in just two years and transfer to their university of choice to finish their bachelor’s degree. 

Substantial Savings 

Community college tuition is substantially lower than university tuition. At ECC, our tuition is 73% lower than that of public, four-year universities on average. 

Personalized Instruction 

You won’t find any large lecture halls on our campus. Community colleges offer smaller class sizes, so your child can get the time and attention they deserve from their professors. 

Career Training 

Community colleges are uniquely connected to the local community and employers, giving your student networking, internship, and apprenticeship opportunities to help them step into the professional world with confidence. 

Support for Your Student’s Success 

At a community college, we care about each student‘s success. We have support services in place to meet each student’s needs, including tutoring, academic advising, disability services, and wellness services. 

Invest in Their Future

At ECC, you'll pay significantly less in tuition compared to a four-year institution, and with our support, you can reduce your costs even further. Our financial aid professionals can connect your student to scholarships, grants, work-study options, and flexible payment plans.

Paying for College

Supporting Your Student 

Your student can get the resources and guidance needed to succeed, including academic advising, career advising, affordable onsite childcare, free tutoring, disability services, student success coaching, veterans services, and wellness services.

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Is your child trying to decide what to major in? Do they want to speak with someone in the field? Our faculty and staff talk about careers and academics