Borrowing can be costly. We recommend that you consider borrowing only if you have exhausted all other options, and that you make a budget for yourself to keep your debt within manageable limits. Only borrow what you need.

Federal Direct Subsidized and Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans are long-term, low-interest loans from the U.S. Department of Education. 

Federal Pell Grants are intended for undergraduate students with significant financial need who have not already earned a bachelor’s degree. Pell Grant eligibility and award amount is based on several factors, including Student Aid Index (SAI), enrollment status, and other federal eligibility requirements. SAI is calculated using the information students provide on their FAFSA using a federally mandated formula.

Extended Opportunity Programs and Services

EOPS is a state-funded program designed to serve students who are economically and educationally disadvantaged. Applicants must:

The Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG) is a supplemental grant that provides additional funding for Cal Grant B or C recipients attending a California Community College full-time (enrolled in 12 or more units for a primary term). Funding for SSCG is limited, particularly during the spring semester. We prioritize awarding this grant to students with the highest unmet need based on their financial aid file.

The Federal Work-Study (FWS) program provides eligible students with the opportunity for part time employment to help pay for education expenses. The program allows for on-campus or community-service employment. Funding for the Federal Work Study program is limited, and eligibility is not a guarantee of employment.
If you’re interested in applying for a Federal Work Study job at Irvine Valley College, be sure to follow these steps:

Handwritten applications will not be accepted.

To apply for any scholarship, all four of the following criteria must apply to you:

Apply as a Continuing or Transferring Student

• Apply as a CONTINUING student if you plan to return to IVC for the fall term of the following academic year.
• Apply as a TRANSFERRING student if you plan to transfer to a four-year college or university, or to a program not offered at IVC in which a certificate or degree can be received.

Irvine Valley College (“IVC”) does not directly, contractually or by other arrangement facilitate the following external scholarships.

RSVP submissions are now closed.

Federal aid recipients who withdraw or are dropped from all classes by the instructor are subject to new regulations regarding the return of Title IV funds. If you withdraw or are dropped from all your classes prior to completing more than 60% of the enrollment period, you are subject to these rules. Based on the date of the complete withdrawal or drop, the Financial Aid Office will determine the amount, if any, of "unearned" federal financial aid you have received. The calculation will begin by determining the percentage of the enrollment period completed by you as follows: