In response to COVID-19, the VC Financial Aid Office is closed to all in-person visits. All services are available remotely through phone, email, or our website. We recommend you check your MyVCCCD student portal regularly for updates or changes to your financial aid.   

 

Cash for College October 10th and October 24th from 9:00am - 1:00pm

 Important details for students to know:

  • Both Saturday events will be held ONLINE ONLY.

  • Click here to register and join either of the workshops. 

  • Attendees will be asked to complete a few registration questions prior to joining the workshop.

  • The event is open from 9:00am to 1:00pm for drop in sessions.

  • Financial Aid staff will be available to assist students complete their FAFSA and California Dream Act applications.

  • It is highly recommended that students under the age of 24 have a parent present on the zoom call.

  • Please visit www.vcccd.edu/financial-aid-information/cashforcollege for more information.

 

Connect with us through our FINANCIAL AID CANVAS PAGE to receive the latest financial aid information. 

ABOUT US

We are dedicated financial aid professionals committed to providing all students with information to secure their necessary financial resources so they can meet their educational goals. Ventura College students have a variety of financial aid programs available. These programs vary in eligibility criteria, award amounts, and repayment options. The types and amounts of financial aid Ventura College awards or recommends are also subject to availability of funds, eligibility for funds, enrollment status and financial need.

Financial Aid Goals and Objectives

  • Intakes and processes financial aid applications and documentation in accordance with federal and state regulations.
  • Provides loan counseling and maintains efforts to minimize the student loan default rate.
  • Provides Satisfactory Academic Progress advising, assists students with the appeal process, reviews financial aid appeals, and provides educational workshops to at-risk students.
  • Identifies and outreaches to un-served and underserved student populations. Also, works to increase their participation in and access to financial aid.
  • Increases awareness of financial aid on campus, at local high schools, and in our community.
  • Maintains compliance with all federal and state financial aid programs and regulations.

Students will:

  • Feel directed, focused, nurtured, engaged, connected, and valued.
  • Be aware of and connected to financial literacy tools via Cash Course, http://www.cashcourse.org.
  • Expand critical thinking and communication skills through online, video, email, and text campaigns.
  • Create and value timely file completion and the award and disbursement process. 

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