海角社区

Application Instructions for Undocumented Students

All students use the same application to apply to 海角社区. They may apply according to the regular admission process, regardless of resident status.

Select Apply as a New College Student. You don't need an SSN or an ITIN to register for classes or receive a certificate or degree at ECC. While students without a social security number cannot apply for federal financial aid or state aid to pay for college or career certification.

Did You Know?

  • Apply for to help cover the costs of tuition, fees, and books.
  • ECC offers different payment plans to cover tuition costs for degree and certificate programs.

Going to College

Prospective students can apply to 海角社区. No federal or state law prohibits undocumented students’ admission to the Community College in their area. All prospective students will be reviewed under the same admissions criteria regardless of status. Our application does not require an SSN or an ITIN to register for classes or receive a certificate or degree at ECC.

ECC Programs

Undocumented students should carefully consider their proposed program of study. Some professions will have licensing requirements that may include citizenship, and our career advisers are informed and ready to assist you with your specific career interest and plans. Some certificates and degrees include academic requirements for workplace internships that will require employment or a background check before the student begins.

Undocumented students may apply and enroll in health professions programs at ECC. A social security number (SSN) is not required to apply to ECC or a health professions program.

When a student is admitted to a health professions program at EEC, an SSN, ITIN (Individual Taxpayer ID Number), or alternative will be used for the background check process.

Regarding clinical placements, most clinical sites for programs will have students utilize an SSN or ECC Student ID number. Some Physical Therapy Assistant clinical sites require an SSN.

For certification upon graduation, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) requires an SSN or ITIN. No SSN is required for other programs.

Employment in healthcare is not guaranteed for graduates of ECC’s Health Professions programs who do not have a social security number.

Students who do not have a social security number may contact one of ECC’s Undocumented Student Liaisons for further information:

The program enrolls undocumented students under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Let us know if you need information on what DACA students are to provide to confirm verification. Learn more about the Future Workforce Leaders program.

YES! Undocumented students CAN take classes at the Adult Basic Education Center. Fill out this application to apply.

At ECC, several staff members are available to help meet your educational goals as you apply for college. They can also assist you with study abroad programs, how to connect with other allies on campus, scholarships, career planning, leadership opportunities, and more. For information about community resources for undocumented students, see our list of community resources.

Support For Undocumented Students

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847-214-7386
Fax: 847-214-7356
records@elgin.edu

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