Important Dates

2022-2023

The 2022-2023 FAFSA will be available beginning Oct. 1, 2021.  The deadline to be considered for the Cal Grant is March 2, 2022. 

The 2022-2023 FAFSA requires 2020 income information.

You may complete the 2022-2023 FAFSA or CADAA anytime throughout the academic year.  Deadline is June 30, 2023.

NOTE * Ventura College must have your correct, complete information by your last day of enrollment in the 2022-2023 school year.

For assistance completing the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application, click here for our weekly drop in zoom hours  for information about our weekly virtual workshops or contact our office at (805) 289-6369 or email at vcfinancialaid@vcccd.edu. 

2022-2023

We will guarantee a 2022-2023 Financial Aid Offer before school begins if you complete all your outstanding financial aid requirements by May 27, 2022

If you complete the 2022-2023 financial aid process by May 27, 2022:

• You will not experience long wait times with the financial aid office before Fall 2022 begins August 15, 2022.
• You will increase your chances of receiving more aid. Some grants are awarded on first-come, first-served basis such as Federal Work-Study.
• You will be provided with a Financial Aid Offer for 2022-2023, no later than July 1, 2022.

If eligible, you will receive aid during the first week of school.

Academic Year 2022-23

Fall 2022

1st Disbursement: August 16, 2022 and weekly thereafter on Fridays.

2nd Disbursement: September 09, 2022

*30-day delay for first time borrowers of loans will disburse after September 12, 2022

**Second disbursement of Fall Only Loan: October 17, 2022

Spring 2023

 1st Disbursement: January 10, 2023 and weekly thereafter on Fridays

 2nd Disbursement: February 3, 2023

*30-day delay for first time borrowers of loans will disburse after February 6, 2023

**Second disbursement of Spring Only Loan: March 13, 2023

Summer 2023

Disbursement Date: TBD

Note:  Summer grants are disbursed in one payment.  Federal Direct Loans follow the 30-day delay for first time borrowers.

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You will receive your refund 4 to 21 days after a payment appears on your MyVCCCD portal account, depending on the payment method you chose and the date your classes begin. The date noted on your MyVCCCD portal is an internal processing date ONLY. Please be aware this is NOT the disbursement date for your funds. Your payment schedule reflects a full-time enrollment assumption. If you are not enrolled full-time, the amount you will receive will be less and prorated based on your actual enrollment.

NO REVISIONS will be made to your financial aid award(s) after the Pell Recalculation date. This means that your award will increase or decrease according to your enrollment status as of the dates below:

Fall 2022:  September 6, 2022  12:00 pm

Spring 2023:  January 30, 2023  12:00 pm