Financial Aid

Paying for college is an important part of planning your education. ECPI University’s Financial Aid team can help you understand your financial aid options and guide you through the application process. Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

Apply for Financial Aid

Please take the time to read: Financial Assistance Office Code of Conduct. Follow these steps to apply for federal student aid.

  1. Create or Access Your StudentAid.gov Account
    Log in or create your StudentAid.gov account to complete federal student aid forms and manage your Federal Student Aid information.
  2. Complete the FAFSA
    Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at StudentAid.gov. When completing your FAFSA, use ECPI University’s school code: 010198.
  3. Complete Entrance Counseling
    If required, complete federal student loan entrance counseling at StudentAid.gov.
  4. Complete Your Master Promissory Note
    If you are borrowing federal student loans, complete your Master Promissory Note at StudentAid.gov.
  5. Review the Annual Student Loan Acknowledgement
    Federal Student Aid encourages borrowers to complete the Annual Student Loan Acknowledgement each year they accept a new Direct Loan.

Start the Application Process

ECPI University’s school code is 010198.

Grant Information

Federal Direct Loans are student loans funded by the U.S. Department of Education and must be repaid with interest. Eligible students may qualify for Direct Subsidized or Direct Unsubsidized Loans, depending on factors including financial need.

Visit ECPI University’s grant information page for current eligibility requirements, loan limits, interest rates, and repayment information.

Federal Direct Loans

Federal Direct Loans are student loans funded by the U.S. Department of Education and must be repaid with interest. Eligible students may qualify for Direct Subsidized or Direct Unsubsidized Loans, depending on factors including financial need.

Visit StudentAid.gov for current eligibility requirements, loan limits, interest rates, and repayment information.

Federal Parent PLUS Loans

Parents of dependent undergraduate students may be eligible to apply for a federal Direct PLUS Loan to help cover eligible education expenses not covered by other financial aid. Eligibility requirements, including a credit check, apply.

Visit StudentAid.gov for current eligibility requirements and application information.

Financial Aid for Veterans and Military-Affiliated Students

Eligible veterans, service members, and military-affiliated students may have access to education benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or other military education programs.

Visit Explore VA and Military Benefits to find information about available benefits and the steps for using them at ECPI University.

Exit Counseling for Graduates

Federal student loan borrowers are required to complete exit counseling when they graduate, leave school, or drop below half-time enrollment. Exit counseling provides information about federal student loan repayment, repayment plans, and borrower responsibilities.

Complete exit counseling through StudentAid.gov.

Additional Payment Options

Additional options may be available to help cover education costs not met by financial aid.

Payment Plans

ECPI University offers payment plan options that may allow eligible students to pay certain education costs over time.

Private Student Loans

Private lenders may offer student loans to help cover education expenses. Rates, fees, eligibility requirements, and repayment terms vary by lender. Visit ECPI University’s Private Student Loans page for more information.

Questions About Financial Aid?

ECPI University’s Financial Aid team can help you understand the financial aid process, required documents, and next steps.

Call 844.334.4466 or email [email protected] to contact the Financial Aid team.