Step 4: Review Your Financial Aid Offer

Once Ventura College has reviewed your financial aid application and all required documents, your eligibility for financial aid will be determined.

When your review is complete, you will receive an email notifying you that your financial aid offer is available in the MyVCCCD Portal.

Review Your Financial Aid Offer

Your financial aid offer lists the types and amounts of financial aid you are eligible to receive.

Depending on your eligibility, your financial aid offer may include:

  • Federal Pell Grant
  • California College Promise Grant (CCPG)
  • Cal Grant
  • Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG)
  • Federal Work-Study (FWS)
  • Scholarships
  • Federal Direct Loans (separate application required)

Not every student will qualify for every type of financial aid.

Next Steps

After reviewing your financial aid offer, continue monitoring your MyVCCCD Portal and Ventura College student email.

You may need to:

  • Accept or complete additional requirements for certain types of aid.
  • Maintain your enrollment and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
  • Respond promptly to any requests from the Financial Aid Office.

Receiving Your Financial Aid

If your financial aid exceeds your outstanding Ventura College charges, the remaining balance will be issued to you as a financial aid refund through BankMobile Disbursements, a service provided by BMTX, Inc. Ventura College uses BankMobile to deliver student refunds. Refund timing varies based on your selected refund preference and other factors. 

Learn more:

  • Disbursement Information
  • BankMobile Disbursements
  • Important Dates

Know Your Important Dates

Financial aid deadlines and payment dates change each academic year.

Visit the Important Dates page for:

  • Application deadlines
  • Financial aid offer timelines
  • Disbursement dates
  • Pell Recalculation Dates (PRD)
  • Federal Direct Loan deadlines
  • SAP Appeal deadlines

Checking these dates regularly can help you avoid delays in receiving your financial aid. 

Special Circumstances

If your family's financial situation has changed since submitting your FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA), you may be eligible to request a review through the Professional Judgment Appeals process.

Examples include:

  • Loss of income or employment
  • Reduction in work hours
  • Divorce or separation
  • Death of a parent or spouse
  • Unusually high medical or dental expenses
  • Other documented special circumstances

Visit the Professional Judgment Appeals page to learn more about eligibility and required documentation.

Need Help?

If you have questions about your financial aid offer or your next steps, the Ventura College Financial Aid Office is here to help.

  • Visit the Financial Aid Office
  • Call (805) 289-6369
  • Contact us through your Ventura College student email