Financial Aid Announcements:
(updated April 4, 2013)
SUMMER FINANCIAL AID
Students attending Summer 2013 who wish to apply for Financial Aid will need to submit a copy of their summer schedules to the financial aid office once completed.
Some eligibility requirements include, but are not limited to:
-If you received Pell full time in the Fall 2012 and Spring 2013, you may not have remaining funds for the
Summer.
-In order to receive a Student Loan, you must be enrolled in and attending at least 6 hours over the course of the entire Summer semester. You will also need to complete a new Loan Application indicating that you are Applying for SUMMER 2013. If you had student loans in the Fall and Spring of this year, there is a possibility that you may have borrowed the maximum amount that you are eligible for, and thus, may not have remaining funds for the Summer.
-You must be maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards to receive any type of Federal Financial Aid.
These and other eligibility requirements will be checked by the Financial Aid Office upon submission of your Summer Schedule.
***Cosmetology Students will need to check with the Financial Aid office ASAP regarding their Summer Eligibility Requirements.
Some eligibility requirements include, but are not limited to:
-If you received Pell full time in the Fall 2012 and Spring 2013, you may not have remaining funds for the
Summer.
-In order to receive a Student Loan, you must be enrolled in and attending at least 6 hours over the course of the entire Summer semester. You will also need to complete a new Loan Application indicating that you are Applying for SUMMER 2013. If you had student loans in the Fall and Spring of this year, there is a possibility that you may have borrowed the maximum amount that you are eligible for, and thus, may not have remaining funds for the Summer.
-You must be maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards to receive any type of Federal Financial Aid.
These and other eligibility requirements will be checked by the Financial Aid Office upon submission of your Summer Schedule.
***Cosmetology Students will need to check with the Financial Aid office ASAP regarding their Summer Eligibility Requirements.
2013-2014 FAFSA Priority Deadline is April 1st, 2013
THE SOONER YOU COMPLETE YOUR 2013-2014 FAFSA, THE BETTER. The application is available now at www.fafsa.gov. Students who complete their 2013-2014 FAFSA by the priority deadline will get first consideration for Federal Work Study in the fall, and will be guaranteed to have their available aid applied before the start of the fall semester for charging in the bookstore.
If you have already completed your FAFSA:1. Check your "Status" & "Award" Info below.
2. If you have not been awarded, you may come to the Financial Aid Office to speak with a counselor about being awarded. **Please make sure that you have all (if any) documents requested with you. ***Remember: If you are required to submit tax information, we cannot use your copy, you must request a "transcript" from the IRS. |
If you completed your FAFSA
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Scholarship & State Aid Issues:1. Check your "Status" & "Award" Info below
2. If you have not been awarded, you can come to the Financial Aid Office to speak with a counselor about being awarded. |
The Financial Aid office hours are 8am - 4:30pm Monday - Thursday and 8am - 4:00pm on Fridays. During peak times, announcements will be made each afternoon regarding the cutoff time for the line for the day.
Check your Financial Aid "STATUS" & "AWARD" Info HERE:
What is the STATUS of my Financial Aid Application?
Click HERE and log in to your MyEC Account.
Click on the "Students" Tab
Under "My Student Account Information" on the left side menu, click "My Financial Aid Documents"
Have I been AWARDED Financial Aid?
Click HERE and log in to your MyEC Account.
Click on the "Students" Tab
Under "My Student Account Information" on the left side menu, click "My Financial Aid Documents"
Click HERE and log in to your MyEC Account.
Click on the "Students" Tab
Under "My Student Account Information" on the left side menu, click "My Financial Aid Documents"
Have I been AWARDED Financial Aid?
Click HERE and log in to your MyEC Account.
Click on the "Students" Tab
Under "My Student Account Information" on the left side menu, click "My Financial Aid Documents"
Need $$$ For College?
All students who are planning to attend college in 2012-13 must complete the financial aid application process as soon as possible after January 1.
Returning students must reapply for financial aid each academic year.
Be AWARE of scam websites that try to charge a fee for filling out the application.
The FAFSA is always FREE.
Returning students must reapply for financial aid each academic year.
Be AWARE of scam websites that try to charge a fee for filling out the application.
The FAFSA is always FREE.
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2013-14 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) – Grants, work-study, loans and other programs require the application results.
*Complete the FAFSA by choosing one of three following filing methods: Apply online at www.fafsa.gov (preferred method), or Request a paper copy by calling the Federal Student Information Center at 1-800-433-324, or download and print a PDF to complete and mail at www.fafsa.gov (Select FAFSA Filing Options) *Be sure to list ECCC’s school code (002404) on FAFSA if planning to attend or apply for scholarships. *ECCC priority date is April 1st (FAFSA processed by federal processors on or before this date) Priority date ensures eligible students’ complete applications will be processed in time for class and book store charges. The priority date is also used to consider students for work study positions and for Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) funds. *Applications processed after the priority date will be accepted and are encouraged; however, no assurance can be given that funds will be available in all programs. |
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PIN Application Process - Request a PIN to use as an electronic signature for FAFSA Application, Renewal FAFSA and Corrections on the Web . In addition parents of students may request a PIN
to use to electronically sign their student's FAFSA Renewal FAFSA and Correction on the Web forms. |
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2013-14 Application for Mississippi Student Financial Aid - MTAG, MESG, HELP and other programs require this application. It must be completed online at www.mississippi.edu/riseupms/financialaid
Please check the website for deadline dates for other programs. *MTAG and MESG deadline is September 15, 2013. *HELP deadline is March 31, 2013. |
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2013-14 ECCC Scholarship Application Packet -
Applications are available from the ECCC Student Services Office or by clicking the link to the left. *Freshman/Sophomore Scholarship Application deadline is March 8, 2013. |
2012-2013 FEDERAL STUDENT LOANSDon't qualify for grants or scholarships? You can also apply for a Federal Student Loan. Download the application at the link below, complete steps 2 and 3 online, and return the last page to the financial aid office for processing.
*Please do not leave anything blank and be sure to sign and date the bottom. 
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(Step 1) Download and complete the loan application (Step 2) Stafford Loan Entrance Counseling - Required each academic year for borrowers at East Central Community College (Step 3) Master Promissory Note - The Direct Loan Master Promissory Note(MPN) is a multi-year promissory note that student borrowers must use when applying for the Federal Direct Stafford Loan. *Stafford Loan Exit Counseling - Required for Federal Stafford Loan borrowers at East Central Community College who graduate, withdraw, or leave school. |
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Additional Helpful Information...
Federal Student Information Center - 1-877-433-3243
- Call for general information about the federal student financial aid programs, assistance with the application process, to obtain federal student aid publications, or to request a duplicate copy of the Student Aid Report.
Mississippi Student Financial Aid - 1-800-327-2980 or online at www.mississippi.edu/riseupms/financialaid
The Student Guide (Financial Aid)
- Review this Department of Education publication which contains information about federal student aid.
Federal School Codes (used to complete the FAFSA)
- Locate the school codes the student will use on the FAFSA to identify the college the student plans to attend -- ECCC School code - 002404
- Call for general information about the federal student financial aid programs, assistance with the application process, to obtain federal student aid publications, or to request a duplicate copy of the Student Aid Report.
Mississippi Student Financial Aid - 1-800-327-2980 or online at www.mississippi.edu/riseupms/financialaid
The Student Guide (Financial Aid)
- Review this Department of Education publication which contains information about federal student aid.
Federal School Codes (used to complete the FAFSA)
- Locate the school codes the student will use on the FAFSA to identify the college the student plans to attend -- ECCC School code - 002404
Let's Get Social!
Federal Student Aid is becoming more accessible with the recent expanion to social media sites. It's easier that ever to stay up to date with deadlines, requirements, and updates. So stay connected and "follow", "like", or "visit" these social media sites.
www.facebook.com/FederalStudentAid
www.twitter.com/FAFSA
www.youtube.com/FederalStudentAid
www.storify.com/FAFSA
www.visual.ly/users/FederalStudentAid
www.facebook.com/FederalStudentAid
www.twitter.com/FAFSA
www.youtube.com/FederalStudentAid
www.storify.com/FAFSA
www.visual.ly/users/FederalStudentAid
Email Us...bhitt@email.eccc.edu (general inquiries)
abradley@eccc.edu (loans) fpurvis@eccc.edu (work study) adskinner@eccc.edu (appeals/tribal scholarships) bcarson@eccc.edu (director) |
Call Us...601-635-6326
601-635-6218 |
