Certain nonresidents may qualify for a non-resident tuition exemption. Eligibility criteria are noted below. Students who believe they are eligible for an exemption based on any one of the following criteria should consult the Office of Admissions and Records when they apply:
At the time of the application (or reapplication) for admission, a student’s residency status will be determined based on the answers provided on the application for admission.
Students classified as nonresidents who feel they should be reclassified can do so by filling out the IVC California Residency Reclassification Questionnaire. Ensure you provide all possible documentation available to assist us in deciding with your case. For more information, visit Residency Reclassification.
Students who are verified or authorized as members of the following groups. Active Duty Military and Veterans, Foster Youth and Former Foster Youth, DSPS, EOPS, Athletes, Honors, ASIVC.
Students who are first-time college students. The have never attended college since attending high school, regardless of how long ago they attended high school. Students must have completed all the matriculation steps (orientation, math and English assessment, and advisement) by the designated deadline to qualify.
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IVC's Commencement ceremony taking place on Thursday, May 26 at 5 pm will be livestreamed. If you're unable to attend in person, tune in starting at 4:45 pm.
Congratulations to Senior Administrative Assistant Dawn Pickering, who has been named IVC’s 2021 Classified Employee of the Year.
Dawn has held key classified positions at Irvine Valley College for the past 10 years. Her professionalism and skills have benefited the entire college community in her roles with the EOPS/CARE/CalWORKs/Guardian Scholars department.
Hoag Health Offers Virtual Wellness Events, Classes, Workshops (most are FREE and at no cost) throughout the week!
Please visit the Hoag Community Education webpage for more information and workshop dates on mental wellness. Hoag also offers community support groups which can be found by visiting their Community Support Group webpage.
Please refer to this helpful guide when your student is in crisis (injuries, mental health, or suicide ideation).
Student in Crisis ProtocolFind Academics, Counseling, and Mentoring in the Puente Program!
The Puente Program is an academic, counseling and mentoring program that has improved college persistence and success rates for thousands of California’s educationally under-served students.
The Puente mission is to increase the number of community college students who: