Out of State Athletes Information

Please read the following information carefully regarding fees and tuition costs for all Out-of State students. We are a 2-year junior college. We do not offer athletic scholarships or provide housing. All tuition, living, and housing costs are the responsibility of the student. Financial aid may be available depending on a student's eligibility. Once again please read all information carefully.

The coaching staff at Ventura College is excited about your interest in our program. Our coaches are committed to our student-athletes and work hard to help them achieve their individual goals and those of the program.

Ventura College is a 2- year, non-scholarship community college and is not affiliated with the NJCAA. Ventura College is part of the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) system. There are 109 California Community Colleges. Ventura College participates in the highly competitive Western State Conference.

Ventura College will not turn any out of state recruit away.  However, it is important that out of state students understand the costs involved in attending a California Community College. If you feel that you can afford the costs and are willing to make that commitment, then the staff at Ventura College will reciprocate that to you. If you feel that you can be an impact player at Ventura College, then do the following.

Fill out the Recruitment Form and submit it to your sport.
Send 1 or 2 complete game films or highlight tape. Please send a film with your name, position, jersey color & number, and what high school you attended to: 
Ventura College Athletics
Attn: Coach ______________
4667 Telegraph Rd
Ventura, CA 93003

Apply for Financial Aid online: www.fafsa.ed.gov (make sure you enter the Ventura College code 001334 )

The Coach will notify you and it will be your decision to visit Ventura College at your expense.
This is information you must know if you're interested in you joining our team. It is designed to help you better understand the necessary paperwork and costs in moving to the Ventura, California area and attending classes at Ventura College. During the season, you are required by NCAA rules to be enrolled in at least 12 units/credits and 9 of those must be from academic courses. Tuition costs, living costs, and an overall estimated expense chart for 1 calendar year is listed below. After attending Ventura College for one full year, you may qualify for California residency.  If you do, you can take classes at Ventura during your second year for in-state tuition costs. This cost would go from $181 per unit for an out-of-state student (International students $195 per unit) to about $20 a unit after establishing California residency for a year. Below are the estimated costs of coming to Ventura College, and a list of some of the things you can do to help you establish California residency for your second year. If there is any other information that you need, please call (805) 654-6400 and you will be directed to the department you need. (Please note that International students can't establish California residency)

Estimated Expenses

Year 1

School - Tuition
$5,400 (International $5,900)

- Fees
$50

- Books/Supplies
$800

Housing - Estimated living per person sharing a room with other athletes in apt. or house sharing expenses.  Total includes utilities and is only for 10 months if you want to stay the summer add another $880 to total. 
$4,400

Totals:
$10,700 (International $11,200)
Other expenses that are not included:


- Food


- Personal (laundry, clothing, entertainment)

In order to receive financial aid or be eligible for federal grants and loans, you must complete and submit the Federal FAFSA Form completely and correctly. (International students can't receive financial aid.) They will then determine if you are eligible to receive any assistance in the form of grants and/or scholarships. Listed below is the maximal amount of student loan money that you will be eligible to borrow. Also listed below is the maximal amount of grant money that you may be eligible to receive. Grants and work-study do not need to be repaid.

Year 1
$ 4,000 Loan
$ 4,000* Grants
$ 4,000* Work Study

*This is the maximum you can receive; you may not receive this amount. The amount you receive depends on your need and what you can provide.

How to Establish California Residency

Doing the following things when you first arrive in California will support your request to become a California resident for your second year at Ventura College:

- Change of Permanent Address for Selective Services (military draft) at the Post Office or online.  You will receive a new Selective Services card in the mail, which will be required as one proof of California residency.
- Establish a Free Checking Account with your California address.
- Get a California Drivers License or California I.D. from Dept of Motor Vehicles (Note- a driver's license is a declaration of residency in the state that issues it.  If you have a driver's license from home, you will need to replace it with a California license.  A California ID card will not count if you still have an out of state driver's license.)
- Register to Vote in California
- To be a resident, your parents cannot claim you on their taxes for the time that you are in California.  You must be able to show that you are financially independent.

Keep all copies and forms from the above information for it is the necessary proof used to establish your claim of residency. Establishing residency also requires you to have certain documents with you. In order for you to complete the above paperwork to establish residency, you will need the following documents with you when you move. 

Bring these documents with you in order to begin to establish California Residency:

- Social Security Card
- Official Birth Certificate Copy
- Current Drivers License from your home state or state ID card

Again this is only a partial list of the steps you can take to become a resident of California.  To get a more complete list you will want to visit our Admissions and Records Office and get the Residency Reclassification Request form.  It is also important to realize each residency reclassification is unique and handled on a case by case basis.

If you are granted California residency your estimated Year 2 costs will be $5,900 compared to the $10,700 you paid in Year 1.

Please fill out forms (if you have not done so already) and send to the proper addresses. If you have any questions regarding Ventura College Athletics, or any other concerns, please feel free to call at 805-654-6347. We also encourage you to take a look at our web site at www.venturacollege.edu for updates, information, and schedules. The coaching staff has their e-mail addresses listed here as well. Please send us a tape of yourself so our staff can evaluate your past playing performances. We look forward to seeing you become a part of the Ventura College Pirate tradition.

Out of State Student Athlete Checklist

Check off:

1. _____ Apply to Ventura College for the semester you wish to attend.
(Application Sheet- print it out from web site and send or fill it out online)

2. _____ If you think you may qualify for financial aid or want student loans, you must complete FAFSA. Our school code is  001334. You may be eligible to up to $4000 per year in grants. Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov to apply online.

3. _____ Have your official high school transcript sent to the  Admissions & Records Office at Ventura College.  This must be on file with the school before you are eligible to play athletics.

4. _____ If you have previous work from another college or university please have your official academic transcripts sent to the Admissions & Records Office at Ventura College.

When you get to Ventura

5. _____ Take the Assessment Test and attend the college Orientation. (The test will assess what level you may be placed in for math & reading). For test dates & times, contact the counseling office

6. _____ Make an appointment to do you Student Education Plan (SEP) ASAP. Call (805) 654-6400 ext. 6349 to make an appointment with our athletic counselor Becky Hull to make your SEP.

 Go Pirates!!