Who Qualifies for Financial Aid?

To receive aid, you must:

Have financial need
Have a high school diploma or GED or pass the Ability to Benefit Test
Note: Students who do not pass the test may also be eligible under certain circumstances
Be enrolled as a regular student working toward a degree or certificate
Be a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen
Be making satisfactory academic progress

How do I apply for Financial Aid?

There are several financial aid programs available to IVC students. Please see the Financial Aid Programs page for program descriptions.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

The FAFSA form is used to determine eligibility for all state and federal financial aid. You must file your FAFSA online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov . The website has valuable information including detailed instructions for the form.

Alternatively, you can complete the paper version of the FAFSA. Paper FAFSA forms are available at the Financial Aid Office located in the Student Services building, room 120. Mail the form in the envelope provided.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

The IVC Federal School Code is 025395.

Before you fill out your form, go to the Before Beginning a FAFSA page for helpful instructions.

If you need to be IMMEDIATELY considered for a fee waiver and/or EOPS eligibility, please bring all online printouts (Student Aid Report and Confirmation Page) if you have completed a Free Application for Federal Aid, along with your 2008 Federal Tax return. Some students may qualify for a Fee Waiver simply by completing a Board of Governors Fee Waiver. Your 2008 Federal Tax Return will also be needed to determine eligibility off of the Board of Governors Fee Waiver.

How do I Apply for a Student Loan?

If you want to apply for a student loan, you must:

File a FAFSA (see above)

Have a complete financial aid file

Be enrolled in at least 6 units

Attend a loan entrance interview session.

For more information about student loans, please contact the Financial Aid Office.