El Centro College’s main campus, founded in 1966, is located in downtown Dallas, Texas, while the El Centro Bill Priest campus is situated just south of downtown Dallas. The college’s academic programs can be stepping stones for students wanting to transfer to four-year institutions, for continuing education students seeking courses for personal development, high school students looking to receive dual credit for high school completion and college credit, or students interested in earning associate degrees or certificates to take on entry-level positions in the workplace. Whatever the goal, El Centro College has programs for all those goals.
For degree seeking students, El Centro College offers several degrees, including associate in arts, associate of applied science, and associate in science. In addition, El Centro College offers continuing education students courses to enhance their professional skills, as well as distance learning for students seeking a flexible learning environment by taking courses strictly online.
High school students wanting to get a jump start toward higher education can do so with the Dual Credit program offered at El Centro College. This program is designed for juniors and seniors seeking dual credit for high school completion while earning college credit that can count towards a degree at a four-year institution.
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at El Centro College.
El Centro College is a two-year college which prepares students to transfer to four-year institutions, as well as serves certificate seeking students, continuing education students, high school students, and distance learning students.
To be admitted to the college, students must:
Complete an application for admission.
Attend orientation.
Take an assessment exam.
Schedule an appointment with an Advisor.
Financial Aid
El Centro College offers a variety of financial aid options. Students may be eligible for grants, loans, work-study programs, or scholarships. The school’s website provides detailed descriptions of all financial aid available as well as instructions on how to apply for each type of aid.
To apply for financial aid, students must:
Show a financial need
Be a US citizen, or eligible non-citizen
Not have defaulted on a federal loan
Show strong academic progress
Be enrolled at the college, with the purpose of earning a degree or certificate
All qualifying students are required to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the deadline set by the college. (check the school’s website for all deadlines)
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
El Centro College 4017th for the average student loan amount.
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El Centro College is a commuter campus which offers students many opportunities to get involved in campus life. There are over 25 student clubs and organizations, including a Writing Club, Student Government, Paralegal Student Association, Student Nursing Association, Chess Club, and more.
Other student services include a campus health center which offers immunizations and general health services, community service projects, disability services, career services, and a computer lab which is opened seven days a week during the regular school year.
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at El Centro College?
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12 months agofrustrated
Actually, I would have to say that whoever wrote that first comment has it dead on. I'm enrolled at El Centro right now. We're almost to spring break and I have yet to recieve any of my financial aid money. I went in yesterday and Delilah told me it would be another 7-10 business days because no one had bothered to change my loan status from pending. It was probably the 6th time since December that I've had to go in because no one knows how to do their job right the first time. Don't believe anyone that tells you, "You're all set". I was scheduled to recieve this disbursement on February 3rd. There's a reason that the financial aid office is being audited by the Department of Education. I can't wait to transfer out of this place. And Dub, how can you say that you know the person that wrote the first comment? It was posted over two years ago. And I have never seen anyone in the FA office working hard. The girl at the front desk yesterday was too busy searching for a new car on craigslist to actually help anyone. And there was only one advisor there. If you need to go in be prepared to wait for about 3 1/2 hours....if you get there early.
about 1 year agoDub dub ((at)) hotmail dot com
LOL I know the student that wrote this. She's NUTS!! The FA Dept at El Centro works very, very hard to serve students. This woman has NO clue what she's talking about!! Her entire comment is laughable. Of course she doesn't mention everything that she did incorrectly and would rather blame her problems on everyone else. Do NOT believe what she's written. ECC is a great school. You simply have to be aware of what you're doing and follow all the proper processes and procedures.
about 3 years agoShelondria shelonda8 ((at)) aol dot com
I certainly do not want to be critical of El Centro college because I work with some wonderful people, however, I would want others to be aware that there are
many, but not all employees that work in the financial aid office(as you will see when applying) that are very unprofessional, lazy and
simply just unhappy. I must say that after realizing that I must make a copy of every scholarship I complete or any other paperwork, being misinformed several times by Samona Griffin (intentionally with witnesses), being a victim of slander as the Director (John Wells) sit by and supported it, I will finally leave those bitter individuals behind. I would advise anyone that this department has been the subject of many complaints by students and it is a worthless battle so if you have to go through this department instead of just registration pray and take a deep breath before you go. Its not about the students because it is a family affair in there. You shall see for yourself. I regret attending this particular campus just for convenience when the environment of the others were much better and professional. This department has become complacent with misinforming, embarrassing, acting immaturely and inappropriately because everything is swept under the rug.Good luck and hold on to your dreams and do not become discouraged by those who obviously are unhappy because they have not purpose. Know that when you know your purpose and who you are, those that don't will feel threatened by you. I hope the district office looks into this and does what is right(defined by policies ) and morally. No student should have to endure any type of mistreatment by any staff at any college when they are attending for the sole purpose of completing higher education. I hope someone with some authority reads this and addressed it because it is a serious problem.
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Actually, I would have to say that whoever wrote that first comment has it dead on. I'm enrolled at El Centro right now. We're almost to spring break and I have yet to recieve any of my financial aid money. I went in yesterday and Delilah told me it would be another 7-10 business days because no one had bothered to change my loan status from pending. It was probably the 6th time since December that I've had to go in because no one knows how to do their job right the first time. Don't believe anyone that tells you, "You're all set". I was scheduled to recieve this disbursement on February 3rd. There's a reason that the financial aid office is being audited by the Department of Education. I can't wait to transfer out of this place. And Dub, how can you say that you know the person that wrote the first comment? It was posted over two years ago. And I have never seen anyone in the FA office working hard. The girl at the front desk yesterday was too busy searching for a new car on craigslist to actually help anyone. And there was only one advisor there. If you need to go in be prepared to wait for about 3 1/2 hours....if you get there early.