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1. 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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2. 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 2019-2020 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 1
   
   

   To 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.

   • Fall Semester: March 1
   • Spring Semester: November 1

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3. 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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4. 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.

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5. Schedule an Appointment to Meet with Your Advisor
   
   

   You will meet with an academic advisor to discuss academic plans, review placement scores, create a degree plan and register for your term’s classes. Visit eicc.edu/advising or call the campus nearest you to schedule an appointment.

   CCC: 563-244-7000
   MCC: 563-288-6000
   SCC: 563-441-4000

   
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6. 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, klarson@eicc.edu 
   MCC: 563-288-6000, MuscatineCCAdmissions@eicc.edu 
   SCC: 563-441-4000, sccorientation@eicc.edu
   Toll Free: 1-888-336-3907
   
   

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7. Explore Student Living Options
   
   

   Muscatine Community College has student apartments available. Learn more at eicc.edu/housing or  by contacting MuscatineCCapartments@eicc.edu, 563-288-6000 or 563-549-0203. 
   
   

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8. Pay for your classes
   
   

   Tuition and fees are due 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 a 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. For more information visit eicc.edu/paying
   
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9. 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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10. Purchasing 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

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