Student Loan Repayment Questions?
Get answers to your questions about student loans—whether you currently have a student loan or have had a loan in the past—and the CARES Act with this helpful Student Connections Flyer or this short Video.
Do you plan to attend college anywhere next school year? If the answer is yes, then you need to apply/apply for financial aid at www.fafsa.gov.
Chosen for Verification? Click HERE to Download Verification Documents.
Click HERE to Upload Your Verification Documents to myEC.
The Financial Aid Office at East Central Community College strives to assist students in their efforts to obtain resources to fund their education goals. We administer federal, state, institutional, and outside financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, work programs, and loans.
Awarding financial aid is a process and does takes time, so please start right away! Now is the time to complete the 2022-2023 FAFSA. Remember that the FAFSA is always FREE.
FAFSA – ECCC’s School Code is 002404
- 2021-2022 FAFSA is the application for Fall 2021, Spring 2022, and Summer 2022
- 2022-2023 FAFSA is the application for Fall 2022, Spring 2023, and Summer 2023
FINANCIAL AID PRIORITY DATE IS APRIL 1!
THE SOONER YOU COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA, THE BETTER. All Federally funded aid requires the completion of the FAFSA yearly. We have computers and personnel located in our office and are happy to provide assistance with the application process. The application is available each year beginning on October 1 at www.fafsa.gov. Students who complete their FAFSA by the priority deadline of April 1 with East Central's school code (002404) will be reviewed and processed first and should be awarded before the first day of school as long as the following requirements have been met: you are registered for classes, have met all Admissions requirements, and have submitted all verification documents, as needed, to Financial Aid.
Rights and Responsibilities of Students
Do you know your rights and responsibilities as a student? Do you know the college's Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy?
Check them HERE.
Helpful Information for ECCC Students about how your student loans are affected during the Coronavirus Pandemic:
Studentaid.gov (Scroll to the bottom and look for “Announcements”)
StudentConnections.com (Click on “Blog”)
