Financial Aid
Explore financial aid opportunities at ECC.
The Financial Aid & Scholarships Office staff accepts financial aid forms and documents via email, fax at 847-608-5460 or mail. We will be awarded financial aid during this time and, if you are eligible for any grants, we will email you and let you know that you have been awarded. If you are not eligible for a grant and need a student loan, please email financialaid@elgin.edu. We can answer questions about your financial aid and we will contact you directly.
If you are awarded a Foundation or Board of Trustees Academic scholarship you will receive an email confirming which scholarship(s) you receive and the amount(s). Applications are still being accepted, and you can visit the Scholarships page to apply.
Both full-time and part-time students may qualify to receive financial aid.
Important Information
Submit Your FAFSA®
The 2020-2021 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is now ready for you to complete at studentaid.gov.
This will determine what grants and/or federal student loans you may be eligible to receive.
If you need help completing your FAFSA®, stop by the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office in Building B, Room B156, and we will be happy to assist you. Please arrive at least one hour before closing time to allow enough time to complete the FAFSA®.
Income & Tax Information
Students will report income and tax information from an earlier tax year. You (and your parents, if applicable) will need to use the 2018 income and tax information to fill out the new 2020-2021 FAFSA®.
Here’s a summary of key dates for submitting the FAFSA® depending on when you plan to go to school:
| If you plan to attend ECC during: | You will submit this FAFSA: | You can submit the FAFSA beginning: | Using Income & Tax info from: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020 | 2019-2020 | October 1, 2018 | 2017 |
| Summer 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021 | 2020-2021 | October 1, 2019 | 2018 |
How to Apply For Financial Aid
ECC connects approximately 5,000 students to over $16 million in financial aid each year. Learn more about how you can apply for financial aid today.
Additional information
- Policies and information about financial aid
- Important dates
- Forms and paperwork
Types of Financial Aid
Effective January 1, 2020, student workers will be paid $10 per hour. Review the policies and procedures to receive financial aid.
Contact
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Building B, Room B156
847-214-7360
Fax: 847-608-5460
financialaid@elgin.edu
Office Hours
Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
*Closed Tuesday: 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Summer Hours
Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
*Closed Tuesday: 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Friday: Closed