Postsecondary (2-Year): El Paso Community College

Step 1: Complete Financial Aid Application: FAFSA or TASFA

1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available for students whose citizenship is: US citizen, resident alien, or eligible non-citizen. The Department of Education determines eligibility according to Federal and State laws.

   1. https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

2. EPCC School Code: 010387

3. FSA ID Username & Password: The Department of Education (DOE) systems are required to create an FSA ID username and password. The Financial Aid Office encourages you to obtain yours as soon as possible.

   1. Create a FSA ID

   2. Federal Student Aid Videos

4. The Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA): The Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) is a free application that collects information to help determine eligibility for state (or institutional) financial aid programs. Students classified as Texas residents who are not eligible to apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are encouraged to complete the TASFA.

   1. https://www.epcc.edu/Admissions/FinancialAid/financial-aid-forms

Step 2: Check Your Status

1. The financial aid application can take time to process. Once you have submitted your financial aid application, follow up and submit any pending requirements. Your financial aid application status is available within Self Service Banner.

2. Complete an EPCC admissions application if you are a new student. If you have previously attended any other college or university, request academic transcripts from all prior colleges/universities. The EPCC Admissions and Registration Office requires an official copy of all academic transcripts to be sent from each prior school to EPCC.

Step 3: Additional Documentation

• Complete and submit any additional forms/documentation as requested by the EPCC Financial Aid office.

• Maintain your EPCC email account active and review it regularly as we send all correspondence there.

Step 4: Award Letter

• You will receive an award letter once the financial process is complete. Award notification letters are conditional. All awards are subject to your admittance, meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements, and enrollment at EPCC.

• Awards are based on the information submitted on the financial aid application and may be adjusted if any information changes.

• First-time students need to sign and return the Financial Aid Authorization Form (PDF) to the EPCC Financial Aid Office.

Step 5: Getting your Money

• The Authorization Form on file authorizes financial aid funds for payment toward tuition, fees, and any other outstanding debts to the college.

• ii. All financial aid disbursements are paid electronically. Financial Aid recipients who have a remaining balance after tuition, fees, and other outstanding debts will receive their refund the first week of each semester. Students must submit a Student Direct Deposit Form (PDF) to the nearest EPCC Bursar Office.

• If you have any questions or concerns regarding your refund or the process for direct deposits, please call or visit the nearest Bursar Office.

Apply as early as possible. The EPCC academic year starts with the fall semester, followed by the spring semester, and finalizes with the summer semester.

Do not miss the opportunity to have the best financial aid options. Financial aid funds are limited; the sooner you apply, the better opportunity you will have since funds are first-come, first-served.Go to https://www.applytexas.org to apply.

Step 1: Review your degree plan with Degree Works

• Degree Works

• Degree Works FAQs

• Note: If you are a first time in college student, new transfer student, or have a counseling hold it is recommended you speak with a first year advisor or continuing student counselor to review this information before registering.

Step 2: Register online with Self Service Banner

• Self Service Banner

• Registration Guide

Step 3: Pay for your classes

• Financial Aid

  • Check Your Status

  • Apply for FAFSA

  • Scholarships

  • CARES Act

• Make a Payment

  • Tuition & Fees

  • Payment Plan

  • Emergency Loan

  • Connect with a Cashier

• Need assistance registering? Connect with us online:

  • Continuing & Transfer Students

  • First Time In College / First Year Students

Summer/Fall 2025 Registration Dates and Deadlines: https://www.epcc.edu/Admissions/Lists/AcademicCalendar/Calendar.aspx

Summer 2025

• Full Term

  • Registration: Mar. 3 – May 23

  • Payment Deadline: May 23

  • Late Registration: May 24 – Jun. 8

• Summer I

  • Registration: Mar. 3 – May 23

  • Payment Deadline: May 23

  • Late Registration: May 24 – Jun. 8

• Summer II

  • Registration: Mar. 3 – May 23

  • Payment Deadline: May 23

  • Late Registration: May 24 – Jul. 13

• Jump Start

  • Registration: Mar. 3 – May 23

  • Payment Deadline: May 23

  • Late Registration: May 24 – Jun. 15

• Late Start

  • Registration: Mar. 3 – May 23

  • Payment Deadline: May 23

  • Late Registration: May 24 – Jun. 15

Fall 2025

• Full Term

  • Registration: Mar. 24 – Aug. 8

  • Payment Deadline: Aug. 8

  • Late Registration: Aug. 9 – Aug. 24

• Minimester I

  • Registration: Mar. 24 – Aug. 8

  • Payment Deadline: Aug. 8

  • Late Registration: Aug. 9 – Aug. 24

• Minimester II

  • Registration: Mar. 24 – Aug. 8

  • Payment Deadline: Aug. 8

  • Late Registration: Aug. 9 – Oct. 19

• Late Start

  • Registration: Mar. 24 – Aug. 8

  • Payment Deadline: Aug. 8

  • Late Registration: Aug. 9 – Sep. 7

• Intersession

  • Registration: Mar. 24 – Aug. 8

  • Payment Deadline: Aug. 8 Late

  • Registration: Aug. 9 – Dec. 14

The Undergraduate Admissions Test Scores are:

1. SAT

   1. Minimum score Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score 480 and a Math score of 530

   2. Registration and request your score at sat.collegeboard.org

   3. School code 6829

2. ACT

   1. No minimum composite but a combined score of 40 on the English and Reading (E+R) and a score of 22 on the Math section.

   2. National registration and request your score at www.actstudent.org

   3. School code 4223

For international students:

1. TOEFL

   1. Institutional Paper based (ITP) exam:

      1. Minimum score of 500 for UTEP only

      2. Registration at testing.utep.edu

      3. School code 6829

      4. Score Report Request: https://www.ets.org/toefl/test-takers/ibt/scores/send-scores.html

   2. TOEFL® Essentials™ test Home Edition:

      1. Minimum score of 7.0

      2. Registration and request your score at www.ets.org

      3. School code 6829

2. PAA

   1. Minimum score of 1000

   2. Registration at testing.utep.edu

EPCC accepts the following forms of payment:

• Visa

• Mastercard

• American Express

• Discover

• Debit cards

Yes, EPCC offers a payment plan option for all semesters, including Full Term, Mini I, Mini II, and 10-week semesters. These semesters qualify for the installment loan if registered at the beginning of the term.

You must pay one-half of your tuition and fees at the time of registration. The remaining balance is split into two equal payments, due by the 6th and 11th weeks of classes.

For summer semesters, the remaining balance is due by the 3rd week of classes.

The installment plan is only available before the first day of class.

Yes, the following policies apply:

• The Installment Loan is processed online.

• The Emergency Loan cannot be used in combination with the installment plan.

• The loan can be used only once per semester. Any additional classes added later must be paid out-of-pocket.

• A $25 late fee is charged once per missed payment date.

• A $50 administrative fee is added if the loan is not paid in full by the end of the semester.

• Students who withdraw (partially or completely) are still responsible for the full balance of the emergency or installment loan. Any refunds will be applied to unpaid balances.