Check out this great opportunity for one or more students to be awarded a scholarship from the EMCC Student Senate. Remember that a scholarship is money you do not have to pay back, unlike student loans! Apply today! Does this scholarship not fit your needs? Head here to see... Read more >
The Bangor Area Breakfast Rotary Club Scholarship Program is a partnership between Eastern Maine Community College and the Bangor Area Breakfast Rotary Club to provide financial support to Bangor region students in pursuit of an Associate degree at Eastern Maine Community College. Bangor Area Breakfast Rotary Club scholars must... Read more >
Time frames for completion of academic requirements have been established for both full-time and part-time students. Part-Time Students Degree Type Maximum Time to Complete 2 Year Diploma (AA/AS/AAS Degree) 6 Years One Year Certificate/Diploma 3 Years Full-Time Students 2 Year Diploma (AA/AS/AAS Degree) 3 Years One Year Certificate/Diploma 1.5... Read more >
EFC stands for Estimated Family Contribution. The EFC is how much money your family is expected to contribute to your college education for one year. Your family contribution is calculated based on the FAFSA information using a federal formula called “Federal Methodology.” This formula, developed by the US Dept... Read more >
Federal law mandates that a student must earn his/her federal student aid or the funds must be returned to the federal financial aid programs. Students who receive Title IV federal financial aid and completely withdraw from EMCC on or before the 60% term (in calendar days) are entitled to... Read more >
Students enrolled in developmental courses may receive financial aid only for credit hour courses that are accepted as part of their planned program. Read more >
Federal regulations mandate that financial aid recipients meet satisfactory academic progress to maintain financial aid eligibility. Evaluation of your academic standing is based on your enrollment status. Minimum satisfactory academic standards are as follows: Two Year Programs Minimum GPA Credits Earned ... Read more >
Financial aid funds are disbursed at different times throughout the year. EMCC policy states that the first money received in the Business Office will be used to pay college expenses on the student bill. Stafford Loans, Pell Grants, FSEOG, EMCC grants, etc. will be credited to your account after... Read more >
An award letter contains information mailed to the student about the current proposed financial aid for the academic year. The award letter lists amounts and type of aid for each semester. The award letter is based upon current available information and may change as new information is made available... Read more >
To determine financial aid eligibility COST − FAMILY CONTRIBUTION = NEED. Student Costs (Budgets) To determine your educational cost, include anticipated tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board, transportation, and personal/miscellaneous/medical expenses. The chart below anticipates standard costs of attendance for academic year 2013-2014, but are subject to change... Read more >