Financial Aid
Helping you finance your educationFinancial Aid
Helping you finance your educationFinancial 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 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!
Need Help Completing your FAFSA or WASFA Application?
Priority Deadlines for Application Completion
| Quarter | Due Date |
|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | Apr. 1, 2023 |
| Winter 2024 | Nov. 1, 2023 |
| Spring 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Fall 2024 | Apr. 1, 2024 |
| Winter 2025 | Nov. 1, 2024 |
The Financial Aid Process
Complete Your Application
Be sure to include Skagit Valley College's School Code on your application so that we receive your information: 003792
Request for Additional Documentation
- 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 at Getting Started.
Monitor Your Status
- 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.
Review Award Notification
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.