Financial Aid Forms
Marshalltown Community College
Financial Aid
mccfinancialaid@iavalley.edu
1-866-622-4748
Ellsworth Community College
Financial Aid
eccfinancialaid@iavalley.edu
1-800-322-9235
Forms to Help You Get Started
Navigating financial aid is a key step toward your education goals, and we're here to make it simple! We provide easy access to all the forms and resources you might need to complete your financial aid process, whether you're attending Marshalltown Community College (MCC) or Ellsworth Community College (ECC).
While many of your specific documents can be viewed through your personalized financial aid award (MCC or ECC) system we've gathered commonly needed forms below.
FAFSA: Complete this online form to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards
Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Form
Default Prevention Student Loan Game Plan Form
Return of Title IV Funds Policy
Student Loan Code of Conduct
ABOUT INCEPTIA
Inceptia, a nonprofit organization, provides innovation and leadership in higher education access and success through engaging and empowering students and streamlining processes. Our mission is to support schools in illuminating a path towards educational and financial success for students and families, allowing them to pursue their dreams of reaching their full potential. Our solutions are designed to support student success by helping schools maximize resources, so they can spend more time delivering meaningful learning experiences across the student lifecycle that fosters education and personal development.
FEDERAL VERIFICATION PROCESS
We are pleased to announce we have established a partnership with Inceptia to expedite the federal verification process for Marshalltown Community College. Verification Gateway (VG) from Inceptia is an online portal to guide students and parents through verification.
If your FAFSA application is selected for verification by the U.S Department of Education, you will receive an email from VGCS@inceptia.org, or postcard from Inceptia, containing Marshalltown Community College’s unique website link to start the verification process.
We encourage you to begin the verification process within 7 days of receiving notification from Verification Gateway to ensure you receive your financial aid in time for payments. Failure to complete the verification process could result in the delay or denial of your financial aid.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO COMPLETE YOUR VERIFICATION.
- Access our school’s unique website link in the email from VGCS@inceptia.org or listed below.
- Create your account* and choose preferences for text messages and e-signatures.
- Complete your Task List.
Confirm your signature and review your information. - Sign your account.
- If you are a dependent student, your parent also needs to create their own account and complete each of these steps.
VERIFICATION GATEWAY LINKS AND DEADLINES FOR MCC OR ECC.
- 2025-2026 Federal Verification: https://mcctigers.verificationgateway.org
- Deadline for submitting these documents is September 6, 2026
- 2026-2027 Federal Verification: https://mcctigers.verificationgateway.org
- Deadline for submitting these documents is September 9, 2027
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE VERIFICATION PROCESS?
Contact Inceptia, Monday through Friday 8 am – 7 pm Central at 833.932.1877 or VGCS@inceptia.org.
At IVCCD, we understand that student loans can be intimidating. That’s why we have partnered with Inceptia, a nonprofit organization, to provide you with free assistance on your student loan obligations to ensure you feel comfortable and can be successful in your loan repayment.
Inceptia may be calling to help you with next steps in your repayment journey. Their friendly counselors are there to help you every step of the way. While you are in your grace period, they might reach out to you to answer questions you may have on your repayment options. If you become delinquent on your loans, they may also contact you to help find a solution that works within your means.
The Inceptia counselors are there to help you with every step by staying in touch with you via phone calls, letters, and/or emails. They will not be collecting money from you. Inceptia’s nonprofit purpose is to help you find answers to your questions and solutions to your issues. We encourage you to visit Inceptia’s Student Knowledge HQ website at HeroKnowl.org.
Marshalltown Community College
Financial Aid
mccfinancialaid@iavalley.edu
1-866-622-4748
Ellsworth Community College
Financial Aid
eccfinancialaid@iavalley.edu
1-800-322-9235