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?
The Financial Aid Office is pleased to offer assistance to students completing FAFSA or WASFA Financial Aid Applications all year long! If you need help completing your application, please join us from 2 – 3:30pm every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month in Lewis Hall 206!
In order for us to best assist you, please bring the following information with you to the workshop:
- Your FSA ID and password (if you have one)
- Your income information, including W2’s
- For your 2019-2020 application, you will need your 2017 tax return and W2’s
- For your 2020-2021 application, you will need your 2018 tax return and W2’s
- Your Social Security Number or Permanent Resident Card (if applicable)
If you would like assistance on the Whidbey Island Campus, please contact Debbie Wysomierski in the Financial Aid Office at 360.679.5320 to schedule an appointment.
Priority Deadlines for Application Completion
| Quarter | Due Date |
|---|---|
| Winter 2020 | November 1, 2019 |
| Spring 2020 | February 1, 2020 |
| Summer 2020 | April 1, 2020 |
| Fall 2020 | April 1, 2020 |
| Winter 2021 | November 1, 2020 |
| Spring 2021 | February 1, 2021 |
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
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
FAFSA Applicants:
Your Username is your full 9-digit Social Security Number.
Your Password is your 6-digit Date of Birth (MMDDYY)
WASFA Applicants:
Your Username is your 9-digit WASFA User ID.
Your Password is your 6-digit Date of Birth (MMDDYY)
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.
