Frequently Asked Questions
Bus Passes
Parking Stickers
Other Questions
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Bus Pass
As an enrolled student am I entitled to receive an NFTA Metro Unlimited Access (Bus) Pass?
Yes, beginning August 15 all registered part-time or full-time matriculated or non-matriculated students, regardless of campus location or credit hours, will be eligible to receive a bus pass. See the procedures below under the question "How Can I Apply for a Bus Pass?"
How can I apply for a bus pass?
Students no longer need to apply for a bus pass. If you are part-time or full-time, whether matriculated or non-matriculated, you are eligible for a bus pass. You may pick up the bus pass in the Transportation Office at City Campus and the Deans of Students' Offices on the North and South campuses. You will be required to present the following documents when picking up your bus pass.
- Current course schedule/tuition bill
- Valid ECC ID card
Bus passes are valid for the academic year starting from August through May. The transportation fee will be reflected on your tuition/schedule bill after you register for fall semester ($60), spring semester ($60) or summer session ($30). Students attending fall, spring and summer semester could pay transportation fees of up to $150 a year, depending on the semesters attended.
Is there a cost for a bus pass?
A $60 fee will be applied to your tuition/schedule bill once you register. Your financial aid award may cover the cost of the transportation fee. If you do not have enough financial aid or do not receive financial aid, but would like a bus pass and parking sticker, you may go to the Transportation Offices on the City Campus and the Deans of Students' Offices on the North and South campuses to purchase both a bus pass and a parking sticker. The fee is $60 per semester for the fall or spring semesters. There is a $30 fee for the summer semester which does not include a bus pass. Bus passes are valid for the academic year starting from September through May.
Can I obtain both a bus pass and parking sticker?
Yes, students may receive both the bus pass and parking sticker under the new transportation fee as a part of their tuition and fees. Students wishing to receive only a bus pass and not a parking sticker, or vice versa, will be charged the $60 fee even if they use one and not the other.
Can I use the bus pass for non-school related transportation?
Yes, the bus pass provides eligible students with unlimited access to NFTA's bus and rail systems, at any time, seven days a week, from September through May.
Can someone else use my bus pass?
Bus passes are non-transferable. The student using the pass must be the individual pictured on the pass. Violators are subject to pass confiscation, fines or disciplinary sanctions. Carrying secondary picture identification is advised when riding the bus or rail systems.
I lost my bus pass, what should I do?
Lost or stolen bus passes may be replaced through the Transportation Office on the (City Campus) or the Deans of Students' Offices on the (North and South) campuses for a fee of $10.00 once per semester. Acceptable payment must be made by money order only. No personal checks, cash or credit card will be accepted. Replacement bus passes take 7 to 10 business days (not counting holidays or weekends) to process, after submission of the money order. Once you report your original pass as lost or stolen, it will be invalidated in the system and will no longer be valid for use on the bus or rail systems. Until your replacement bus pass arrives, you will be responsible for the payment to utilize the NFTA.
Can I use my bus pass if I withdraw from school?
No, if you withdraw or drop out of school, your bus pass will be invalidated in the system and will no longer be available for use on the bus or rail systems.
Parking
As an enrolled student am I entitled to receive a parking sticker?
Yes, all registered part-time or full-time matriculated or non-matriculated students, regardless of campus location or credit hours, will be eligible to receive a parking sticker. Students' enrolled in ALL online courses are not eligible. See the procedures below for "How can I apply for a parking sticker?".
How can I apply for a parking sticker?
Students may begin requesting a parking sticker on the first day of the semester as long as they have registered for classes and have an ECC ID card. When you go to the Campus Security Office to obtain a parking sticker, please be sure to bring the following identification and proof of enrollment.
- Valid driver's license
- Current course schedule/tuition bill
- Valid ECC ID card
- Valid vehicle registration
A valid vehicle registration, in the student's name, or vehicle registration in a parent's name must be presented and the address must be that of the registered student. Any exceptions will require the approval of the Associate Vice President of College Safety or his designee.
Is there a cost for a parking permit?
A $60 fee will be applied to your tuition/schedule bill once you register. Your financial aid award may cover the cost of the transportation fee. If you do not have enough financial aid or do not receive financial aid, but would like a bus pass and parking sticker, you may go to the Transportation Office on the City Campus and the Deans of Students' Offices on the North and South campuses to purchase both a bus pass and parking sticker. Acceptable payment must be made by money order. No personal checks, cash or credit cards will be accepted. A request for a bus pass may take seven to ten days to process after submission of the money order. The fee is $60 per semester for fall or spring semester and $30 for the summer. Please be sure to bring the requested documents listed under "How can I apply for a bus pass and parking sticker?".
Can I obtain both a bus pass and a parking sticker?
Yes, students may receive both a bus pass and parking sticker under the new transportation fee as a part of their tuition and fees. Students wishing to receive only a bus pass and not a parking sticker, or vice versa, will be charged the $60 fee even if they use only one and not the other.
I no longer have my car with the parking sticker, what should I do?
If you have a change of vehicle and previously had a parking sticker, you may bring proof of that change to the Campus Security Office, (i.e. new registration with the same plate number) to receive a replacement sticker. There is a $15 replacement fee. (The fee is subject to change by the Board of Trustees.) In order to obtain a parking sticker, you will need to pay $15 to the Bursar's Office on the campus. Once the fee is paid, a receipt is issued. The receipt must be presented to the Campus Security Office along with the required documents listed under "How can I apply for a parking sticker?". Parking stickers issued previously will become invalid in the system once a replacement sticker is issued.
What if I drive a different car to school?
All cars parked in student parking spaces will be required to have an authorized and valid ECC parking sticker or a visitor's pass issued by the Campus Security Office. Students may request a temporary parking permit on a daily basis from the Campus Security Office. Cars that do not have one or the other will be towed or ticketed.
I drive multiple cars, can I request additional parking permits?
Requests for a second vehicle permit must be submitted to the Campus Security Office in writing explaining the specific need. Requests will be reviewed by the Associate Vice President of Campus Safety or his designee. A fee, as determined by the Board of Trustees or designee, will be charged for a second permit.
How long will it take to obtain a parking sticker once I register for classes?
You may pick up your parking sticker after you register for classes. Please refer to the question "How can I apply for a parking permit?" for a list of the documents required to pick up your parking sticker.
Other
Are refunds provided for the transportation fee?
The transportation fee is non-refundable. All students are assessed a transportation fee to cover the cost of public transportation, parking needs and other safety and security services provided. The fee is charged whether students use the services or not.
How long will it take to obtain a bus pass and parking sticker once I register for classes?
You may pick up your NFTA bus pass on the campus within five to seven business days after registering. Parking stickers are available immediately if the student has the required documents listed under the question "How can I apply for a parking sticker?".
Is there bus shuttle between campuses?
Yes, through May 2012 only. Shuttle service may change for September, please check with the Transportation Office prior to the start of school for more information. There is a Metro Link bus that will pick up students at City, North and South campuses at designated times. Visit www.ecc.edu/studentlife/supportservices/transportation/faqs.aspx and click on the NFTA-Metro link for more information on bus routes and times. Bus schedules are also available on each of the campuses.
What do I need to bring when I pick up a new or replacement bus pass?
You may pick up the bus pass in the Transportation Office at City Campus and the Deans of Students' Offices on the North and South campuses. You will be required to present the following documents when picking up your bus pass.
- Current course schedule/tuition bill
- Valid ECC ID card