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How Military Benefits Pay for Tuition and Fees

It’s important to understand how your military benefits cover tuition and fees to make sure your enrollment goes smoothly.

The following benefits send tuition and/or fee payments directly to ECC:

• IVG (Illinois Veteran Grant)

• ING (Illinois National Guard Grant)

• MIA/POW Scholarship

• GI Bill® Chapter 33 (Post-9/11)

What Each Benefit Covers

• Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill®):
  Pays tuition directly to ECC. If your benefit doesn’t cover 100%, you must pay the remaining balance.

• IVG and ING:
  Cover tuition and the one-time registration fee per term. You’re responsible for any other non-tuition fees.

• MIA/POW Scholarship:
  Covers tuition only — you must pay the registration fee and other fees.

Other Important Information

• If you use other types of benefits, you’ll need to set up a payment plan each semester to hold your classes.

• All students are encouraged to apply for federal student aid (FAFSA).

• If you owe more than $10 in unpaid fees, you may be dropped from your classes.