As Easy As 1-2-3

Students desiring to apply for financial aid must complete Step 1 though Step 3 listed below. To be eligible, you must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, enroll in a degree-granting program and meet all additional eligibility requirements. Determine your Student Eligibility. Are you a Dependent or Independent student.

Ventura College Title IV Federal School Code: 001334

Step One

You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly know as the FAFSA. The FAFSA is available on the internet at www.fafsa.ed.govFAFSA forms are also available at all colleges, universities, and high schools across the nation. Use Ventura College's Title IV Federal School Code (above) 001334 to enter in Step Six on your FAFSA. Do not submit your FAFSA directly to our office, but either submit it electronically over the Internet (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) or mail your FAFSA form to the Federal Student Aid Programs using the envelope provided in the FAFSA booklet.

Step Two

If contacted by the Financial Aid Office, you must submit all additionally requested documents to complete your file as soon as possible. Documents requested may include, but are not limited to: signed copy of your (and parents, if required) federal tax return, W-2 forms and proof of other untaxed income or benefits. Do not submit documents to our office unless we request them.

Depending on your application, additional items may be required from you. Items might include: copy of your college academic transcripts from all previously attended colleges; Ability-To-Benefit test if you are a non-high school graduate; proof of registration with Selective Service; letter of clearance for a defaulted student loan; a copy of your social security card or Immigration and Naturalization Services documentation; etc. Forms will be mailed to you from our office. If you misplace them or need extras forms.

Step Three

We will determine your eligibility for financial aid based upon a review of your documentation once your file is complete. At that point, we will send you an offer of financial aid called an Award Letter.

PLEASE NOTE:

You are expected to have resources available for the purchase of books as financial aid checks are delayed until after the start of each semester.

It may take up to 8 - 10 weeks to process your financial aid application during peak processing periods. You must plan accordingly.

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