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.
Join us at Cash for College on Saturday, February 3rd or February 24th. We can help you apply for state and federal funds to support your educational goals.
ATTENTION: The Financial Aid Lab will be closed for staff training on Monday, January 29, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. We apologize for the inconvenience while our team prepares for the new 2024-25 FAFSA.
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.
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 - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Please note we close our doors at 4:45 p.m. to finish applications and shut down the
office
The Loss of California College Promise Grant (CCPG) Appeal is available now. Appeals will be reviewed weekly for the Winter. The deadline to appeal for this term is Tuesday, February 6, 2024.
If you need help with the appeal please speak to an ECC counselor for guidance and support or visit the Financial Aid Lab in SSB-229.
Remember the following when submitting the appeal:
- Attach supporting documentation
- Check your status on the Financial Aid Self Service Portal
- Attach your current counselor approved comprehensive educational plan
- Appeal decisions may take up two weeks depending on the number of applications received
For questions regarding the appeal process, visit our site at SAP & Loss of CCPG Appeal
Financial Aid News & Announcements
The latest information for current and prospective students:
There are major changes and improvements coming to the 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. This redesigned and streamlined FAFSA form is availble now. We recommend you apply early in January and visit our office if you need support.
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. The 2023-24 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act application (CADAA) covers Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Spring 2024 & Summer 2024.
You can also apply now for the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act application (CADAA) which covers Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025 & Summer 2025.
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.
Cash for College - Apply now for 2024-25
Cash for College is a financial aid event aimed at current students, prospective students and their families. Have questions about financial aid or support services? Meet our friendly staff on-site at the event. The new 2024-25 FAFSA is open now. We are ready to help you apply today and qualify for financial aid funds while you attend college. Two events are scheduled for February that include free parking in Lot C and free food from In-N-Out. To register use the links below.
Saturday, February 3, 2024 - 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
To register click this link: Register for February 3, 2024
Saturday, February 24, 2024 - 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
To register click this link: Register for February 24, 2024
Need a SAP Appeal, meet with the expert and find out exactly what you need to appeal
this term.View FlyerSAP & Loss of CCPG Workshops Available Now!
Our online SAP Appeal and Loss of CCPG workshops are hosted weekly by our Financial Aid team. If you have lost your financial aid because of:
- Satisfactory Academic Progress (Low GPA/Completion)
- Loss of California College Promise Grant (CCPG)
- Maximum Time Frame
Attend this workshop to learn how to appeal online and get it approved.
You can register using this link: SAP & Loss of CCPG Workshop Registration
This one-hour workshop can help you regain financial eligibility. Make the right choice and give yourself some financial stabilty this semester.
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.
Video Tutorials
Watch videos from Financial Aid TV on aid types, processes, and personal finance.
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
Our campus address is Student Services Building (SSB) 248. Office hours for in-person
services at the Financial Aid Lab, SSB-229 are Monday- Friday (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.).
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 248 & 229
Business hours SSB-229 (In-Person)
Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Phone: (310) 660-3593 Ext. 5493
Online Support: FA Help Desk
Business hours Help Desk (Virtual):
Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Email: eccfaid@elcamino.edu