If you are planning to attend college this year (now through June 2018), you should complete the 2017-2018 FAFSA or WASFA as soon as possible.

In addition, the 2018-2019 FAFSA and WASFA Applications are also available for NEXT school year. Be sure to APPLY EARLY to ensure priority funding consideration.

Skagit Valley College’s priority deadline for full funding consideration for the 2018-2019 academic year is April 1st, 2018. Your FAFSA or WASFA Application must be submitted and all requests for documentation must be received by the deadline.

The Financial Aid Office is pleased to offer assistance to students in completing the FAFSA or WASFA Application all year long! If you need help completing your financial aid application, please join us from 2pm – 3:30pm every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month in Lewis Hall 208!

Bring the following information with you to the workshop:

• Your FSA ID and password (if you have one)
• Your income information, including W2’s and your most recent tax return
• Your Social Security Card or Permanent Resident Card
• Your parent’s financial information (if you are a dependent student) and parent’s social security number (if they have one)

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.

• Be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Be registered with the Selective Service (if required)
• Be enrolled in an eligible program of study and are enrolled in eligible classes that lead to a degree or certificate offered by SVC that is at least one year in length.
• Have a high school diploma, GED certificate.
• Demonstrate financial need
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress
• Not be in default on any student loan or owe a repayment on any grant received at any institute of higher education.

The information that you report on your FAFSA is used to determine your Expected Family Contribution. When your file is complete, the SVC Financial Aid Office will evaluate your application and notify you of your eligibility.

Your financial aid need is determined using the following formula:
Cost of Attendance – Expected Family Contribution = Financial Need