Financial Aid
The El Camino College Financial Aid office helps students and families find ways to pay for college fees, books, supplies, and transportation. We can point you to potential aid sources, give advice on managing your aid, and offer tools to help you understand your overall finances.
Find aid applications, forms and info sheets, important dates and deadlines, and a lot more. To get started click apply for aid.
The Financial Aid office will be closed at 3:30 PM on Friday, September 20, 2024. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Financial Aid Support
We're here to help! Jump into the Financial Aid Help Desk to get your questions answered.
Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The Financial Aid office will be closed at 3:30 PM on Friday, September 20, 2024. We apologize for the inconvenience.
To protect your personal information, have your ECC Student ID or any government-issued photo ID ready when working with the Financial Aid Office. Without a photo ID, we can only answer general financial aid questions.
We recommend that you use a laptop or computer for Zoom. This will allow you to easily use the share screen feature and review documents with Financial Aid staff online. Please call from a quiet and distraction free environment. Zoom calls while operating a vehicle are prohibited. Remember to wear proper clothing when on camera. Lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct or expression is prohibited under the student code of conduct Administrative Procedure 5500.
Financial Aid cannot provide specific information regarding your finances over the phone since we need to verify your identity to protect your personal information. The best way to get answers and make corrections to your financial aid is to visit our Financial Aid Lab located in the Student Services Building, 2nd Floor Room 229. Lab hours are the following for in person services:
Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Please note we close our doors at 4:45 p.m. to finish applications and shut down the office.
The Financial Aid office will be closed at 3:30 PM on Friday, September 20, 2024. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Financial Aid News & Announcements
The latest information for current and prospective students:
There are major changes and improvements for the 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. This redesigned and streamlined FAFSA form is available now.
We understand the challenges you've faced with the FAFSA and CA Dream Act applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. We appreciate your patience and dedication in completing your application for financial aid. Some students may need to submit required documents to verify the information submitted. Our office collects those documents to verify your information and submit corrections to your financial aid application. The Department of Education (ED) announced they will not accept batch file review corrections from schools for 2024-2025 until mid-August at the earliest. We are currently reviewing financial aid files and preparing completed files for submission to the Department of Education as soon as corrections can be accepted. Due to the unique circumstances of the 2024-2025 financial aid cycle, this timeline is subject to change. If you encounter any difficulties accessing or submitting your financial aid documents, please contact our office.
Apply for Financial Aid FAFSA & California Dream Act Application
Apply now for Financial Aid and don't delay! Funds are limited so apply early and be ready for the next academic year. Apply using Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen with a valid Social Security number (with certain exceptions). Have a high school diploma or a GED certificate. Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a qualifying degree or certificate program. Not eligible for FAFSA, use the California Dream Act application (CADAA) if you are an undocumented student, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) student, U Visa Holder, have Temporary Protected Status, or are a U.S. Citizen without California residency.
If you want to apply in person at the ECC Financial Aid Lab (SSB-229) remember to bring your financial documents for you and your parent(s) as a dependent student. Examples of things to have are social security numbers, date of birth, tax returns and/or wages (W2). For additional information on the documents needed please visit FAFSA Help. Online monthly FAFSA & CADAA workshops are available now, please click the flyer for additional information. You can also visit our Financial Aid Lab (SSB-229) or the Financial Aid Help Desk for direct support with applications, corrections and submitting additional forms.
To register click this link: Register for Financial Aid Workshops
Quick Links
Disbursement Info
View the disbursement schedule. Learn when and how you’ll receive your financial aid.
Verification
Check the status of your financial aid and learn how to submit documents for verification.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Review GPA and progress requirements for aid programs.
Basic Needs
Review campus and community resources for students and families in need.
CalFresh
Access nutrition assistance for low-income individuals and families.
Undocumented Students
Find info about financial aid, legal issues, and more for AB 540 and undocumented students.
icanaffordcollege.com
Explore a comprehensive guide to financial aid from California Community Colleges.
CashCourse Financial Literacy
Take free financial skills courses to better manage your money.
We’re Here to Help
Have questions about financial aid processes and awards? You can contact online staff or reach us at the email below.
When emailing us, use your ECC email account. To protect your personal info, we can’t respond to emails from non-ECC addresses. Please also include your ECC student ID number in any emails or on documents you mail to us.
Our mailing address:
El Camino College
16007 Crenshaw Blvd.
Torrance, California 90506
Attn: Financial Aid Office
The Financial Aid Lab is open and available for assistance with applying for financial aid. Please remember to bring your ECC student ID or any government-issued photo ID when visiting the office so we can verify your identity.
To view our third-party servicer contract for refund management, click here.
Questions? Contact Us
Student Services Building 229
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Phone: (310)660-3593 ext. 5493