- Type & Source
- General Application Information
- Filing and Processing
- Paying your Registration Bill
- Eight Steps for Applying for Aid at ECC
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Financial Aid Application Checklist
- Financial Aid Refund and Adjustment Policy
- ECC Loan Programs
- Academic Progress Policy for Financial Aid Programs
- Rights and Responsibilities
- Important Phone Numbers
- Office Information
2008-2009 Forms
- ECC NJ Stars Program Information
- Financing Your Education at ECC
- Summer Session II 2008 Application
- Financial Aid Checklist
- Information on the Academic Competitiveness Grants (ACG)
- Appeal Form for An Income Adjustment
- Appeal Form for Dependency Override
- It's Time to File the 2008-2009 FAFSA
- Independent Student Verification Worksheet
- Dependent Student Verification Worksheet
- Worksheet A, B, C
- ECC FAFSA Signature Page
- 2008-2009 Request for Information Missing on FAFSA
2007-2008 Forms
- Summer Session I
2008 Application - Federal Work Study Application
- Independent Student Verification Worksheet
- Dependent Student Verification Worksheet
- Worksheet A, B, C
- Appeal Form for An Income Adjustment
- Appeal form for A Dependency Override
- How to Check Your Financial Aid Requirements at MyECC
- Academic Progress Policy for Financial Aid Programs Brochure
Welcome to the Office of Financial Aid Website!
Meeting the costs of a obtaining a college education is a challenge for most students and families. Our core mission is our dedication to providing excellent service to the students of Essex County College by anticipating and responding to their individual and diverse needs. This site provides both prospective and enrolled students with the information and tools necessary to apply for all sources of available aid. We invite you to refer to it regularly for updates, commonly used forms and other useful financial aid publications. The Office of Financial Aid is committed to promoting universal access to higher education by providing you with the financial solutions to achieving your academic goals.
What is Financial Aid?
The cost of attending Essex County College remains highly affordable. Yet it is understandable that many students need financial assistance while working toward their degree. Financial aid is funding to offset college cost that comes from federal and state sources. The financial aid office at ECC administers several different types of aid for students, including grants, scholarships, and work-study. Financial aid in the form of grants or scholarships does not have to be repaid. Financial aid in the form of work-study must be earned by the student through employment on campus. At ECC, financial aid is awarded to students based on financial need and/or merit. A student may have a combination of grants, scholarships, and work-study in their financial aid package. We encourage students to apply for financial aid. Several million dollars are allotted from federal and state sources for this purpose. Information we receive on behalf of your application for financial aid is treated with utmost confidentiality.
Financial Aid Resources
Financial Aid Resources
Questions about your FAFSA or Student Aid Report (SAR):
1-800-433-3243
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
The Student Aid Audio Guide 2006-2007
Funding Beyond High School: Federal Student Aid Guide 2007-2008
Questions about State Aid:
1-800-792-8670
http://www.hesaa.org/students/index.asp
Questions about the NJCLASS Loan:
1-800-792-8670
NJCLASS Loan Frequently Asked Questions
Apply for the NJCLASS Loan Online
Questions about Selective Service:
1-847-688-6888 or 1-847-688-2576
How to Register for Selective Service
Register Online for Selective Service
How to Check Your Registration Online
Questions About Student Loans:
1-800-4-FED-AID
Get Your Loan Information Online
If Your Student Loan is in Default:
1-800-621-3115
