Financial Aid - Steps to Apply
Financial Aid Office
Student financial assistance opens the door to post secondary education for many who could not otherwise afford its cost.
The purpose of financial aid is to assist eligible students in meeting educational costs while attending school.
West Valley College offers programs to provide assistance for students with documented financial need.
Financial need is the difference between the cost of attendance and the resources available to the student.
Cost Item Dependent Independent Fees @ $20 per unit $560 $560 Books $2316 $2316 Housing/Food $4266 $10692 Transportation $990 $1116 Personal $3024 $2754
Steps to Apply for Financial Aid
- Obtain a U.S. Department of Education PIN
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This PIN will serve as your electronic signature when
completing your online FAFSA. - Complete the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Make sure to list the West Valley College school code (001338) on your application to ensure that we receive a copy of your application data.
Free workshops available of additional 1-0-1 assistance.
1-0-1 Workshops
Thursday, August 7 at 11am
Tuesday, August 19 at 3pm
Wednesday, February 25 at 11am
Tuesday, March 17 at 3pm
Thursday, April 9 at 11am
Tuesday, May 5 at 11am
See the Financial Aid Office for details. - Complete the Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOGW) » application form, which will determine whether you qualify to have your enrollment fees waived. You do not need to complete this form if you have already submitted the FAFSA (see Step 1 above). We will automatically review your qualifications based on your FAFSA application data.
- An email will be sent from the Financial Aid Office to request additional forms, depending on your individual circumstances. You will also receive an estimated award letter that outlines the programs for which you may qualify.
- Review information about scholarships, Federal programs, State programs, and Veterans educational benefits. Complete additional forms as needed.
- Upon receiving all requested forms, we will send you an official award letter.
- If your official award letter indicates that you qualify for Federal Work-Study, stop by the Financial Aid Office to complete a Federal Work-Study Agreement form.
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If you wish to apply for a student loan, stop by the Financial Aid Office to sign up for a loan Entrance Session.
Loan Entrance Sessions
• last updated: June 25, 2008 •