Welcome to Financial Aid
The Financial Aid Office at EMCC is designed to provide financial assistance to eligible students from federal, state, institutional, and private sources of funding.
One of the most common questions the financial aid office receives is "What is the financial aid process at Estrella Mountain Community College?" To get the answer to this question, see the Financial Aid Process page. If you need help completing your FAFSA, you can access FAFSA Assistance here.
EMCC Federal School Code - 031563
Types of Aid
Federal student aid at EMCC includes:
2026-2027 FAFSA Updates
The Department of Education is finalizing FAFSA processing for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Begin Planning:
● Submit your 2026-2027 FAFSA early and ensure you entered EMCC School Code - 031563
● Monitor your Maricopa Student Center regularly for updates and required documents.
● Check your Maricopa Gmail for Financial Aid notifications.
● Register for classes early to help avoid delays in awarding and disbursement.
● Continue checking the EMCC Financial Aid webpage for updates and announcements.
*Every effort has been made to ensure that the information on this website is accurate; however, due to frequent changes in federal and state regulations and revisions to the EMCC operating policies, the information on this page is subject to change without notice.
Only those with a lawful presence in the U.S. may qualify for federal financial aid. Any information you provide about your legal status when you apply for federal financial aid may be subject to mandatory reporting to federal immigration authorities under AZ law.
**Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is an EEO institution and does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any applicant, employee, or student on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or genetic information. A lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission into Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs or skill centers.