In spring 2026, EC3 will begin to assess student tuition and fees for enrolled students. However, we want to reinforce our continued commitment to accessible and affordable education!
To assist students in this transition period, EC3 has established the Pioneer Scholarship for all enrolled students during the spring 2026 semester.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Pioneer Scholarship, students must:
- Register for 6 credit hours over the course of the semester and,
- Complete the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and provide EC3 a copy of the FAFSA Submission Summary through the student Workday account
- Returning EC3 students: To secure the spring 2026 schedule, upload the summary form no later than January 16, 2026.
- New students to EC3: To protect future Pioneer Scholarship opportunities upload the summary form by the end of the spring 2026 semester.
Filling out the FAFSA Form
Step 1: To begin the FAFSA application process you will need to create an FSA ID. Instructions on how to create your ID can be found here: How To Create a StudentAid.gov Account
Step 2: Once you have your FSA ID account, you can begin to fill out the FAFSA application.
The link to the application can be found here: FAFSA
Here is a short list of videos that can help you successfully complete the application.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLTjnhPETXo
https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out
To complete the FAFSA, you will need to select at least one college or university to receive the Individual Student Information Report (ISIR). Although EC3 does not currently have its own code, EC3 students have permission to use the following code for FAFSA completion:
015001 South Mountain Community College
If you are thinking about transferring to another college once you complete your studies at EC3, you can enter that school’s code as well as the code above.
Step 3: After you’ve completed the FAFSA, upload your FAFSA Submission Summary to Workday. For instructions on how to accomplish this task, click HERE.
