• This will allow time for your aid to be applied to your account sooner so you can charge books before classes start.  If your aid is not in the system by the time you get ready to purchase books, then you may have to pay cash, check, credit card, or make other arrangements with the Business Office for the books.
• This will also help you avoid possible long lines in student services during the first week of school.
• If your aid is in the system, you may be able to complete registration.  This means you can apply aid to dorm charges, meal plans, tuition, and fees.   You may do this by clicking on 'Complete Registration' on 'My EC'.  Once all your charges are settled, you will be moved from pre-registered status to complete status.  See step 6 for more details on completing registration. 
• In short - addressing the financial aid process early will minimize the time necessary to spend on campus at the different offices, and will maximize your ability to take care of Becoming a Warrior online.

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)- Grants, work-study, loans, and other programs require the application results.  You will need a PIN number before you will be able to complete this form online, so you must apply for a PIN and have a valid email address.  The FAFSA website is www.fafsa.ed.gov.  East Central's college code is 002404.

Application for Mississippi Student Financial Aid—MTAG, MESG, HELP and other programs require this application.  It must be completed online at www.mississippi.edu .

Freshman Scholarship Application Packet—You may pick these up in the Student Services Office.

For more information, you may contact the Financial Aid Office at msibley@eccc.edu or 601-635-2111 ext. 218.

STEP 3

APPLY FOR HOUSING                                                                                          
If you would like to stay in a dorm, you must complete the housing form or you may pick one up at Student Services.  Please read the form carefully and follow all instructions.  This form must be completed as quickly as possible in order to insure a room.  Rooms are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

For more information, you may contact John Peeples at jpeeples@eccc.edu or 601-635-2111 ext. 213.

STEP 4

STEP 5

PARKING DECAL & STUDENT ID CARD                                                        
Parking decals and student ID cards are available in Student Services.  You must take a copy of your student schedule with you before you can pick up your Student ID card. 

STEP 6

COMPLETE ONLINE ORIENTATION
You must go through our online orientation.  This will ensure you have the right materials needed to get started with registration.  This MUST be completed before classes start.

For more information on orientation, you may contact Joe Killens at jkillens@eccc.edu or 601-635-2111 ext. 375.
 

NOTE: First-time freshmen entering after high school graduation are required to attend one of the Fall Orientation sessions held during the summer months.  Most or all of the steps discussed on this page may be carried out at orientation. 

STEP 7

COMPLETE REGISTRATION     
                                              
Completing Registration means you have completed all the necessary requirements to be considered a 'Registered' student.  You have 2 options available for you to 'Complete Registration'.  Option 1 is preferred.

1.  Go online to 'My Info' and log in.   Login Help
Click on 'Registration'.
View your schedule.
Click on 'Complete Registration'.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete registration.  You may apply your financial aid awards to your charges.  If your financial aid will pay for all of your charges, then you will get the following message.  “Your financial aid coverage is 100%.  Would you like to complete your registration at this time?”  Click OK to complete or select CANCEL.   If you are asked to make a payment because of a cash balance after paying with any financial aid, you may do so online with a credit card. If you do not wish to pay then, you may go to the Business Office and make a payment.  But before you are considered a 'Registered Student', you must complete payment in full or make arrangements with the Business Office.

2.  If you are having trouble with 'My Info'.  Go to the Business Office and they will check your account for financial aid and complete registration for you.  Please be prepared to make a payment when you come.

Prior to the first day of class, you may charge books in the bookstore to your financial aid providing you have award or credit left over after paying your tuition and fees.  Please check with the bookstore for their operating hours.  Phone: 601-635-2111 ext. 250 or Michaelle Smith at mismith@eccc.edu .