Sources of Financial Aid - Other

Students who have been approved for assistance under any of the following programs must provide the documentation of eligibility to the Financial Aid Administrator.

Employer Assistance. Many employers provide tuition assistance programs to their employees to assist with education goals. Check with the human resources department or benefits manager to see if an educational assistance program is available at your place of employment.

Job Location and Development Program. This program is administered through the Career Services Center to assist students, with and without financial need, in securing part-time employment. Information and program requirements are available from the Career Services Center.

Local Aid. ECPI Culinary students in need of assistance, who are residents of Norfolk, Virginia, may qualify for $750 in a locally provided City of Norfolk Scholarship. Inquire with your Financial Aid Administrator to verify eligibility.

Military Tuition Assistance. Active duty students who use Tuition Assistance will have their first term TA cost sheet automatically sent directly to the student. Students must request a TA cost sheet for each subsequent term until the TA is capped for the fiscal year. Students are responsible for submitting all TA cost sheets to their TA Education office before the term begins for TA approval.

MyCAAThe MYCAA scholarship provides a maximum education benefit of $4,000 with an annual fiscal year cap of $2,000 to assist eligible military spouses who have completed high school and who need professional credentials to pursue their career goals (MyCAA, 2020). For program eligibility or site navigation assistance, please contact a MYCAA Spouse Education and Career Opportunities Coach at 1-800-342-9647. 

Virginia Career Works Hampton Roads Region. A student who may qualify for benefits funded through the U.S. Department of Labor should contact the local Virginia Career Works Hampton Roads Region office.

Private AidECPI students may also seek private education loans from any lender of their choice. Eligibility and application processes for private education loans are provided by the private lenders.

ECPI also provides a private loan program serviced by Tuition Options to assist students in meeting their educational goals. Additional information and the application process may be obtained from the Campus Financial Aid Administrator.

State Aid. Qualified applicants may also receive educational benefits administered under the state's Employment Commission or Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance programs. Students must visit the local state agency branches to determine eligibility for these programs.