Financial aid is awarded on the basis of financial need, except for some student loan programs. When you apply for federal student aid, the information you report is calculated using a formula established by Congress. The formula determines your Expected Family Contribution (EFC), an amount you and your family are expected to contribute toward your education (although this amount may not exactly match the amount you and your family end up contributing). If your EFC is below a certain amount, you may be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, assuming you meet all other eligibility requirements.

There is not a maximum EFC that defines eligibility for the other financial aid programs. Instead, your EFC is used in the following equation to determine your financial need:

Enrollment fees are set by the state, are subject to change without notice and may be retroactive. All other fees are set by Ventura County Community College District Board of Trustees and are subject to change by board action.

California Residents pay the following fees:

• Enrollment Fee $46 per unit
• Health Fee $20 flat fee per semester (Fall/Spring) and $17 flat fee for Summer
• Student Representation Fee $2 per semester
• Student Center Fee $1 per unit, not to exceed $10 per academic year

Out-of-State residents pay tuition fee of $240 per credit unit as well as the in-state Enrollment Fee of $46 per unit and the Non-California Resident Capital Outlay Fee of $20 per unit.

ADDITIONAL EXPENSES – Specialized programs may incur additional expenses.

Contact the Student Business Office for more information.

Budgeted expenses are estimated for the purpose of calculating financial aid – actual costs may vary by individual.