Become a Student

• 1

  Application for Admission

  • Complete North Carolina Residency Determination
  • Submit an official ECC Application for Admission by applying online.

  We highly recommend that you complete your application as soon as possible to allow sufficient time for processing prior to the beginning of the new term.

  If you need assistance with completing your application, request help from the Academic Success Center.

  After you submit your application, please check the email provided on your admissions application for more information.

  Admission of Undocumented Immigrants: In accordance with amended regulation prescribed in the North Carolina Code, Title 23, Section 2C.0301, Admission to Colleges, undocumented immigrants may enroll as outlined below.

  An undocumented immigrant, any immigrant who is not lawfully present in the United States, must have attended or graduated from a United States high school, private high school or home school that operates in compliance with State or local law. An undocumented immigrant with a diploma from an Adult High School located in the United States that operates in compliance with State or local law is also eligible to be admitted. All undocumented immigrants must be admitted as an out-of-state student for tuition purposes whether or not they reside in North Carolina. Undocumented immigrant students are not eligible for federal aid. Students lawfully present in the United States shall have priority over any undocumented immigrant in any class or program of study when capacity limitations exist.

• 2

  Apply for Financial Aid

  • How much will it cost? View a Tuition Fee Schedule
  • If you plan to apply for financial aid, please do so as soon as possible. You do not have to be admitted as a student to start this process. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Edgecombe Community College’s school code is 008855 and is required on the application. Financial Aid can take 10-14 days to process, so please apply early!
  • The Next NC Scholarship is a financial aid program that helps most North Carolinians from households making $80,000 or less pursue higher education by fully covering tuition and fees at Edgecombe Community College and doesn’t have to be repaid.
  • View More Financial Aid Information
  • Apply for Edgecombe Community College Foundation scholarships
  • Apply for the EDGE Scholarship

  Request assistance from the Academic Success Center if you need help with completing your FAFSA.

  If you have applied for Spring or Summer 2025 (January/May 2025) please complete 2024-2025 FAFSA. If you are planning to attend in Fall 2025, please complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA.

  Once you have completed, you may check your status within 3-5 business days via Self-Service or email financial aid at financialaid@edgecombe.edu.

• 3

  Provide Transcripts

  • Submit an official, sealed high school transcript or General Education Development (GED)/Adult High School Diploma (AHSD) transcript showing date of graduation or completion.
  • Submit official college transcripts from all institutions you have attended. Four-year college graduates who are able to provide official transcripts from the regionally accredited college or university from which they graduated are not required to provide a high school transcript.

  Please note that submission of transcripts can take a few weeks. Plan ahead to ensure that you can finish the application process well in advance of registering for classes. Official sealed transcripts may be delivered in person or via mail to:

  Admissions Office
  Edgecombe Community College
  2009 West Wilson Street
  Tarboro, NC 27886

  We accept official electronic transcripts through Student Clearinghouse, Parchment, and eScrip. Electronic transcripts must be sent directly from the school. Faxed transcripts and transcripts emailed from students are not accepted.

• 4

  New Student Orientation

  New Student Orientation is required for all incoming Edgecombe Community College students, including those transferring from other colleges.

  Orientation is available in both face to face and online formats.

  Register for the in-person orientation

  Complete the online session

• 5

  Register for My Classes

  Please complete this form when you have completed steps 1-4.

  Student Services Virtual Sign-In

  • Name(Required)
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  • Email(Required)
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    Please provide your ECC student email or personal email address where we may reach you.
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  • Indicate which of the following items you have already completed(Required)
    Select all that apply.
    • Completed NC Residency Determination
    • Completed ECC Application for Admissions
    • Submitted all Financial Aid documents
    • Provided transcripts to Admissions
    • Completed New Student Orientation
    • None of these
  • Please describe any assistance you need to become an ECC student.(Required)
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  • Would you like to learn about careers related to your major?(Required)
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  • CAPTCHA
• 6

  Counselor Interview

  Students have the opportunity to meet with an admissions counselor after completing step 5 to discuss curriculum programs, academic advising, campus resources and outline their Academic Plan for their selected course of study.

  A counselor in Student Services will help you schedule classes for your first semester. Your academic advisor will assist with your academic planning after your first semester.

  Students applying to ECC may also be asked to complete a separate residency status application if deemed necessary by College officials.

  Edgecombe Community College operates under the open door admissions policy. Any high school graduate or non-graduate who is 18 years of age or older and who can benefit by pursuing further education may be admitted to the college, provided application is made and the admission process is complete. Programs are available to allow current high school students to take curriculum classes at the College.