Financial Aid: Helping you finance your education
Applying for Financial Aid
Congratulations on your decision to pursue your education at Skagit Valley College! We are an affordable alternative to other four-year colleges, universities, and trade/vocational schools.
Whether you are an adult returning to school or a recent high school graduate, there is a lot to consider when you are thinking about college. A college education is a big investment of your time, effort and money. And right now you may be concerned about the hardest part of that equation – money. Meeting the costs of an education is a major investment for many students and families.
The Financial Aid Office at Skagit Valley College encourages all current and prospective students to explore their financial aid options.
Applying for financial aid is a multi-step process that begins with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) for students with HB 1079 and DACA students. The process can feel confusing and overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be that way! Following the steps below can help you successfully navigate the financial aid process at Skagit Valley College.
You can’t get financial aid if you don’t apply! You won’t know what you may be eligible for in federal, state and college grants without applying.
Don’t procrastinate, apply today!
Priority Deadlines for Application Completion
| Quarter | Due Date |
|---|---|
| Summer 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 | Jun. 1, 2025 |
| Winter 2026 | Nov. 1, 2025 |
| Spring 2026 | Feb. 1, 2026 |
The Financial Aid Process
1. Complete Your Application
Complete your Financial Aid Application online by clicking the appropriate application below. Students who have HB1079 or DACA status should complete the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) instead of the FAFSA. Students who are eligible to file the FAFSA should not complete the WASFA.
Be sure to include Skagit Valley College's School Code on your application so that we receive your information: 003792
View FAFSA Application
View WASFA Application
2. Request for Additional Documentation
Your financial aid information including upcoming awards, outstanding requirements/documentation, and your satisfactory academic progress (SAP) status will reside within ctcLink.
Students with outstanding requirements will be notified by email and to-dos will be posted within their ctcLink account.
To view your financial aid information, please visit the Financial Aid section within your ctcLink account. If you have outstanding requirements, you will need to complete those before being awarded.
NOTE: If you are a new student to Skagit Valley College and have not applied for admission, your financial aid file will not be reviewed or processed until you have received confirmation of admission. To apply to SVC, please visit Getting Started and you are on your way. If you were enrolled previously at SVC, but have been away from the college for more than two years, you will also need to re-apply to SVC.
3. Monitor Your Status
The Financial Aid tile in ctcLink provides access to your:
- Outstanding financial aid requirements/documentation.
- Aid Year Information - Review your awards for the given academic year.
- Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) - Review your SAP status and the Institutional SAP Policy.
- Loan Counseling - Review and complete your Loan Entrance Counseling.
Monitor your status in ctcLink.
4. Review Award Notification
Once your financial aid application is complete, we will process it for awarding. You will receive notification that your financial aid award is available for viewing through the Financial Aid site in your ctcLink Dashboard or through the Financial Aid tile in ctcLink.
NOTE: Your cost of attendance and financial aid award will be based on anticipated full-time enrollment for the year. Therefore, if you will not be attending full-time in any given quarter, you must complete and submit an Enrollment Revision form so that we can adjust your cost of attendance and award accordingly.
5. Review Financial Aid Refund Preferences
Ensure you have your financial aid refund preference selected in order to avoid delays
in receiving any additional funds left over after your tuition and fees have been
covered.
For more information on your refund, please visit the Financial Aid Refunds page: