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NON-CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS

1 )

Can I afford college as a Non-California Resident?

 5)

How much does it cost to attend ECC? 

   

You will incur the following costs:

  • A 50 cents Associated Student Government Fee
  • An enrollment fee of $20 per unit. 
  • An Out-of-state fee of $181 per unit for 2008-2009 and $190 per unit for 2009-2010
  • An Out-of-country fee of $231 per unit for 2008-2009 and $221 per unit for 2009-2010.
  • A $14 health fee.
  • All fees must be paid to avoid being dropped from classes.
 2)

 What do I need to do to apply for college?

 6)

 What will I have to pay each term for college?

   
  • Cost is mostly dependent upon the number of classes that you enroll. Go back to #1 and use each of the Free Calculators to determine your estimated costs for one term. 
  • Consider other setup costs such as supplies, furniture and accessories that you will need to start a temporary home while going to school.
 3)

    How do I apply for financial aid?                      

 7)

 What if I cannot pay my entire balance?

 
  • Collect federal tax returns & schedules for parents and student.
  • Review and complete the online FAFSA Practice Worksheet at www.fafsa.ed.gov
  • Complete a Federal PIN application online at www.pin.ed.gov.
  • Complete the FAFSA application and corrections online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
 
  • Your must pay your bill each term before you register for the following term.
  • An unpaid balance on your account automatically prevents your from registering for future classes.  
 4)

What documents will the college collect? 

 8)

 What other financial resources are available?

 
  • Access MyECC,  "My Documents" to find out what the Financial Aid Office needs to process my application. 
  • Access "Get Forms" link on main financial aid web page.
  • Print, complete and turn in all documents requested by the Financial Aid Office. Use only white 8.5 x 11 paper.
 
 Last Published 6/14/10