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Fill Out the Application
You can apply online
or complete the paper application . The college application only takes minutes to complete. There is no application
fee.
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Complete Financial Aid Paperwork and Apply for Scholarships
FAFSA
Federal Financial Aid Paperwork takes four to six weeks to complete. Begin this process early. For the 2017-2018 academic year, the FAFSA is available starting on October 1 of the previous year. Our financial aid staff can assist you in completing the FAFSA.
The Priority filing date for FAFSA is March 1.
The following dates are Clinton, Muscatine and Scott Community College’s priority financial aid processing deadlines to meet the tuition due date and be able to charge books in the bookstore:
Fall Semester: July 15
Spring Semester: December 1
Summer Semester: May 1To meet these deadlines, file your FAFSA
as soon as possible and submit all paperwork required by the financial aid office.
Visit www.eicc.edu/finaid for more information.
Scholarships
Clinton, Muscatine and Scott Community Colleges offer numerous scholarship opportunities.- Scholarships deadline for Fall is March 1 for all three colleges. Clinton and Scott also award Spring term scholarships.
- Deadline for the spring scholarships is November 1
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Send Your Transcripts
High School or HSET or GED Transcripts
Submit your high school, HSET or GED Transcripts showing you have completed your high school diploma or HSET or GED. We may use your high school, HSET or GED transcript to qualify you for financial aid, for admissions into specific academic programs or for course placement using your ACT scores.
College Transcripts
If you are planning on transferring in credits from another college or university, please have your official college transcripts sent directly to the Registrar's Office. Hand carried transcripts will not be used to award college credit. You will need to complete the Request for Transcript Evaluation Form to have your credits evaluated for use in your degree.
Use of Unofficial Transcripts
We encourage you to bring copies of your unofficial transcripts with you to your first advising appointment as we may use them as guidelines for Advising and placement.
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Assess for Success - Placement Requirement
Making sure students get off on the right foot is extremely important to us. That’s why all Eastern Iowa Community Colleges students are required to complete our placement process. It makes sure you are placed in the appropriate classes right from the start.
For English and Reading Placement you have four options:
- Submit Your High School Transcripts
OR
- Submit Your ACT Scores
OR
- Submit Your SAT Scores
Or
- Submit Your HiSET Scores
For Math Placement there are three options:
- Submit Your ACT Scores with a Math Score of 22 or Higher
OR - Submit Your SAT Scores
OR
- Complete the ALEKS* Math Placement through the college
If you’ve already completed a college level math or English course with a C grade or better, you may be exempt from submitting the corresponding information above. You’re encouraged to speak with a college admissions coordinator or advisor to discuss options.
- Submit Your High School Transcripts
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Schedule an Appointment to Meet with Your Advisor
New students will meet with an academic advisor to discuss academic plans, review placement scores, create a degree plan, and register for your term’s classes. Your advisor will assist you on creating a plan that gets your started on the right path to degree completion.
CCC: 563-244-7004
MCC: 563-288-6001
SCC: 563-441-4000 -
Attend New Student “Bridge” Experience - Connecting New Students to College Success
All new students are required to attend “Bridge” Orientation. During orientation, Students will be provided key information on college resources, take a tour, and discover ways to get involved on the campus.
Sessions are offered at a variety of times. Visit www.eicc.edu/bridge or call the campus nearest you to register for your “Bridge” experience.
Contact:
CCC: 563-244-7004, jlgreen@eicc.edu
MCC: 563-288-6001, MuscatineCCAdmissions@eicc.edu
SCC: 563-441-4000, sccorientation@eicc.eduToll Free: 1-888-336-3907 -
Explore Student Living Options
Muscatine Community College has student apartments available. You can learn more about student apartments at MuscatineCCapartments@eicc.edu, 563-288-6000 or 563-549-0203.
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Pay for your classes
Tuition and fees are due a few weeks prior to the start of the term. You will be notified of the Tuition Due Date. You will need to have engaged in the financial aid process, be signed up for the payment plan or pay for your classes by the tuition due date. There are many options to pay for your classes. Visit with our business office to discuss payment arrangements.
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Log Into EICConnect
The student portal, EICConnect
, is an important resource for students. You can access your student schedule, bill,
and financial aid information. In addition, your student email account is available
through EICConnect. Information on advising, class syllabuses, activities, and access
to your online courses can also be found in the portal. You will learn about EICConnect
during orientation, but is important that you log in and utilize this resource on
a regular basis.
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Textbooks and Other Class Materials
A few weeks prior to classes beginning, you can stop by our college bookstores to buy your textbooks and other required materials for your college courses. Students receiving financial aid may be able to charge their textbooks to their financial aid package. Contact the college bookstores for information about textbooks.
CCC: 563-244-7111
MCC: 563-288-6110
SCC: 563-441-4111
SCC Urban Campus: 563-336-5280