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Payment Policies

All financial obligations must be paid by the end of each semester or summer session. Financial obligations may include, but are not limited to:

  • Tuition
  • Late fees
  • Parking fines
  • Library fines
  • Bookstore charges
  • Child care center fees

Past Due Balances

If you have a balance due, your account will be restricted. This means you will be unable to:

  • Get your grades
  • Enroll in classes

If you pay by check, your account will remain restricted for 15 days. Check Payment Options.

Nonsufficient Funds

If your payment is returned or denied, you’ll be notified of the amount due and provided payment instructions. A $35 returned/denied charge will apply to your account, risking loss of eligibility for future payment plans.

If your check is returned to ECC for any reason, ECC will no longer accept checks for your account.

Payment must be made in person within five business days of notification, or the student risks being dropped from class(es). If a second payment is returned/denied, participation in the payment plan may be denied. Due to a returned check, future payments must be made by cash, credit card, debit card, money order, or cashier’s check.

Drop for Nonpayment

A student will be dropped from a class for not making a payment or arranging for payment when due. 

View payment calendar

Refunds

Refunds for Credit and Non-Credit Courses - 2.102

Refunds are contingent on a student formally withdrawing from a course(s); the amount is determined by when a student officially withdraws. 

View refund policy

Tuition Adjustment Advisory Council (TAAC) - 2.103

The "Tuition Adjustment Advisory Council" reviews appeals for tuition-only refund adjustments based on a medical or family emergency. 

View appeal process

Contact

Student Accounts

Building B, Room B151
847-214-7380
Fax: 847-214-7445
studentaccounts@elgin.edu

Hours
Monday through Thursday: 8 am to 7 pm
Friday: 8 am to 4 pm

**Closed Wednesdays 2 pm to 3 pm