Dates to Remember
| Important Financial Aid Dates 2026-2027 | Dates by Semester | ||
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| Note | Summer 2026 | Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 |
| The priority date for submitting FAFSA and the required paperwork. | April 1, 2026 | July 1, 2026 | November 1, 2026 |
| The first date to charge books at the bookstore. | May 18, 2026 | August 3, 2026 | January 4, 2027 |
| Tuition payment due date. (for students who do not have financial aid awarded) |
May 19, 2026 | August 11, 2026 | January 5, 2027 |
| Term start date. | June 1, 2026 | August 24, 2026 | January 19, 2027 |
| Last day to charge books at the bookstore. | July 2, 2026 | October 16, 2026 | March 12, 2027 |
| Excess funds to students, if applicable. | July 9, 2026 | October 30, 2026 | March 26, 2027 |
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*ECC reserves the right to change these dates. No financial aid updates, changes, or processing will occur after May 19, 2027, for the 2026-2027 award year. |
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2026-2027 Cost of Attendance
Financial Aid 101
Contact
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Building B, Room B156
847-214-7360
Fax: 847-608-5460
financialaid@elgin.edu
Hours
Monday through Thursday: 8 am to 7 pm
Friday: 8 am to 4 pm
*Closed Tuesdays: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Contact
Student Accounts
Building B, Room B151
847-214-7380
Fax: 847-214-7445
studentaccounts@elgin.edu
Hours
Monday through Thursday: 8 am to 7 pm
Friday: Closed May 22 through August 7
**Closed Wednesdays 2 pm to 3 pm