• I understand I may not receive financial aid for a course that is not required for my financial aid eligible academic program at ECC.
• I understand I may not receive financial aid from two schools during the same academic term.
• I understand the use of Federal Title IV funds I receive are solely for expenses related to attendance at ECC.
• I understand ECC may cancel any or all financial aid if conflicting information is given and/or if I do not complete required paperwork.
• I am not currently in default of any Title IV Federal aid nor owe any federal grant repayments. If this changes any time during the award year, I will notify the ECC Financial Aid office.
• I understand in order to receive some forms of aid (loans, work study, certain grants/scholarships), there are enrollment restrictions.
• I understand that if I withdraw from any or all classes, my financial aid may be reduced and/or I may lose financial aid eligibility.
• I understand that it’s my responsibility to drop a class(es) that I do not plan to attend regardless of my financial aid status. For information regarding refunds associated with dropping a class, please refer to the ECC refund policy at elgin.edu/refunds.
• I understand I am required to meet and maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards.
• I understand if my residency changes financial aid may not be enough to cover all charges.
• I understand if my charges exceed my financial aid award, I will be responsible for any outstanding charges.
• In order to receive financial aid, I understand that I must be actively pursuing completion of courses in which I am enrolled.
• I understand my financial aid may not pay for repeated classes.
• I understand I may only receive financial aid for 30 hours of remedial coursework.
• I agree to deposit/cash all financial aid refund checks within 90 days of the check date, otherwise the excess will be returned to the U. S. Department of Education.
• I understand that if I make schedule changes, ECC may adjust my state and federal aid up through the 50% point of the term. I understand that after the 50%, I still may have adjustments made to my aid if I never attend the class(es) or am dropped by my instructor with a last day of attendance prior to the 50% point.

I am responsible for reading the terms and conditions stated above, as a part of receiving financial aid from Elgin Community College. I affirm to the best of my knowledge that the information submitted herein is complete and correct.

Social Security Number must be on file with the Registration & Records office.

Your financial aid will be estimated based on your intended enrollment. You must be enrolled in at least six credit hours to receive federal student loans.

My estimated enrollment status for the 2024-2025 school year (please check one box for each semester):

Colleges must obtain written permission from the student to use federal student aid to pay prior year balances of $200.00 or less and other educationally related charges (such as books). You are not required to grant this permission.

I understand that I may modify or cancel this consent at any time by notifying the ECC Financial Aid & Scholarships Office in writing. Cancellation of this agreement cannot apply to previous terms.