When Are Financial Aid Applications Due?

Please correspond your application due date with the quarter that you
are planning on starting classes at SVC.

If you plan on starting...

Summer 2009:  Applications are due by March 1, 2009
Fall 2009:  Applications are due by July 19, 2009
Winter 2010:  Applications are due by December 2, 2009
Spring 2010:  Applications are due by March 1, 2010

Can I get help filling out the FAFSA?

It is highly recommended that you bring your FAFSA into the Financial Aid Office an let one of the staff go over it with you before you complete it on the web. No appointment is necessary to see one of our staff between 9:00 am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday and 8:00 am and 6:00 pm on Tuesday. Summer hours (June 11- August 31) we are available Monday through Thursday between 9:00 am and 5:30 pm.

The Finacial Aid Office may periodically close for staff meetings, file processing or award posting.

When will I find out if I get financial aid?

Financial aid applications are evaluated and reviewed according to Expected Family Contribution and the date your file is completed within the award cycles listed below. By completing the application process before the end of the award cycle date, you will have your eligibility determined before the start of the quarter. You will receive full funding consideration for the 2009-2010 school year if you mail your FAFSA before March 1, 2009.

Do I have to be enrolled full-time to get financial aid?

You do not need to be enrolled in 12 or more credits (full-time) to receive financial aid. If you enroll in 9 - 11 credits (3/4 time) you will receive approximately 75% of your grant. If you enroll in 6 - 8 credits (1/2 time) you will receive approximately 50% of your grant. If you enroll in less than 6 credits you may be eligible to receive a small amount of your grant.

Can I transfer my financial aid?

You cannot automatically transfer your financial aid from one school to another. You must complete the application process at the college or university that you plan to attend. You should contact the school that you are transferring to and find out about their application process. If you will be transferring from another school to SVC, contact us at (360) 416-7666.

Can I get financial aid for Summer Quarter?

Yes, you can get financial aid for the summer quarter. Financial aid is available to summer students about July 15, if your financial aid file is processed and complete, so remember to make arrangements with registration to defer your tuition until then. You must also come up with your own book money.