AVC Financial Aid

AVC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION - NOW OPEN - Application Closes February 19, 2021 We highly recommended getting an early start on the application, including requesting your letter of recommendations.... Applications that do not have the required letter of recommendation will be considered incomplete. www.avc.edu/foundation/scholarships See more

Financial Aid Drop Off! Financial aid will be having a document drop off day this Thursday, January 7th. This will be in conjunction with the food pantry and warm clothing distribution. Students may start to line up at 9:30 at Parking lot 13 (Ave J-8 and 30th St. West.) Please make sure your forms are completely filled out and you have all the necessary documentation attached. ... If you are unable to attend, you may upload your documentation through your myAVC account. If you need assistance please contact our office through Cranium at https://avc.craniumcafe.com/login

APPLY NOW! Deadline: January 15, 2021 EOPS is now accepting applications for the Spring 2021 semester. You do not need to submit an application if you are already in the program.... (Note: Please be sure to save your application and to review it before submitting) 5 TOP Reasons to be an EOPS student: 1. Priority Registration 2. Academic and Personal Counseling 3. Book Grants 4. Financial Grants 5. Academic assistance and much more Eligibility California Resident 18 years of age or older Enrolled in 9 units or more for Spring 2021 semester Have not completed 70 or more degree applicable college units Complete and submit 2020-2021 FAFSA If you are a Dreamer, complete a California Dream Act Application Eligible for and recipient of California College Promise Grant (A/B) or C with zero estimated family contribution (EFC) Educationally disadvantaged HOW TO APPLY FOR EOPS/CARE STEP 1: Complete the EOPS application available on the AVC EOPS website (www.avc.edu/studentservices/eopscare). STEP 2: Complete and submit the 2020-2021 FAFSA (https://fafsa.ed.gov) If you are a Dreamer, complete and submit a California Dream Act Application (http://dream.csac.ca.gov) STEP 3: Make sure that transcripts from all other colleges attended are on file with AVC. STEP 4: You must complete an online EOPS student orientation in order for your application to be reviewed. EOPS will contact applicants via email to schedule an EOPS Orientation. APPLY NOW!

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Do you need Cash for College? Complete the Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) now! Join the California Student Aid Commission for a Cash for College Webinar! Learn about the FAFSA and CADAA application and get your questions answered via the Cash for College hotline! Please have the following documents available during the webinar: Your parents and your FSA ID (For FAFSA filers ONLY) or Dream Act Account (For CADAA filers...) Driver's License, if you have one Social Security Card, if you have one Alien Registration Card, if you have one ITIN, if you have one List of colleges you are interested in to list on the applications Most current bank statements Any records of untaxed income 2019 tax information (1040’s and W2’s) This includes your parents' tax information if you are a dependent student. Am I an independent or dependent student? You will have an opportunity to ask questions via chat box (general questions only) or via our Cash for College hotline after the webinar. Please have your FSA ID or Dream Act Account completed and ready for the webinar so you can follow along and complete the application. To register for this free webinar click the below link: https://events.com//csac-statewide-cash-for-college-webina

Want to turn in Financial Aid documents in person? This Thursday, October 8th, AVC Financial Aid will have a drive thru/drop off location in Parking lot 13 (Pho...to ID required). Notice: The option is always available to upload all financial aid documents through your MYAVC portal at anytime. For more information, visit: https://www.avc.edu/studentservices/finaid

Apply for 2021-2022 Financial Aid Now! The 2021-2022 Financial Aid application is available on October 1. Don’t let costs deter you as first-time, full-time students may be eligible for two years free! For more information visit: https://www.avc.edu/studentservices/finaid

Your Fall Course Modes May Have Changed, Check the Class Schedule Online. The safety and health of our campus community is our number one priority. Given the ev...er-changing COVID-19 situation, we have had to reassess our plans for the fall 2020 semester, and made changes so that more courses are through remote instruction online. It is critical that you check the Class Schedule to determine if your class modes have changed. https://www.avc.edu/node/3666 We apologize for the confusion and appreciate your patience and understanding in these trying times. If you have any questions, please email your course instructors or (if you are unsure who to contact) [email protected] and we will make every effort to connect you quickly to the right department.

ATTENTION STUDENTS! Drops for nonpayment is Friday, August 7: Check and Pay Your Balance Now. If you have not yet paid your financial balance, please plan to d...o so no later than tomorrow, Friday August 7 when the drops for non-payment will occur. Payment plans are still available. If you enroll after August 7, you have until 11:30 pm of the day you enroll to pay, set up a payment plan or receive a waiver. For questions, please contact the Cashier's office at [email protected] or call (661) 722-6300 ext. 6335. To check your balance, log into myAVC and click Check My Balance after making a payment, or approval of the California College Promise Grant to ensure your balance is $0. If you have set-up a Payment Plan, you will see a balance that will be reduced each time you make a payment. Students who have an active payment plan will not be dropped. For more information go to: https://www.avc.edu/node/3672 Thank you and we wish you a successful fall semester!

Join us for the Dreamers/Undocu-Student Orientation. Learn about the resources available to help undocumented students navigate higher education. Join us via Zo...om August 6, 3:00 5:30 pm RSVP: https://bit.ly/Dreamersorientation2020 See more

Connect with Financial Aid Online! Cranium Cafe is a web-based service that uses webcam and audio to supplement the in-person counseling experience. With a full-service, online appointment, it allows you to connect with staff. Online CHAT is also available for students to ask quick, general, Financial Aid related questions. Click here for more info: https://www.avc.edu/studentservices/finaid/onlineservices

Is the income you reported on your 2020-2021 FAFSA no longer accurate? Your aid offer may be adjusted if you or your family have experienced financial changes due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) national emergency. Contact the financial aid office today!

When the administrative forbearance ends, following these tips can help you climb that student loan repayment ladder. https://bit.ly/3hLFVKc

Student Computer Loan Program Now Includes Wi-Fi Hotspots! The ITS department is now offering wifi hotspots for loan. With remote instruction continuing online,... AVC’s Student Computer Loan Program will provide Chromebooks and desktop computers, and now Wi-Fi Hotspots to AVC Students who are in need to continue their education. Applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) units during the Fall 2020 term to qualify. Click here to apply: https://www.avc.edu/computerloanprogram See more

Our next Marauder Market/Hearts and Hands Food Pantry distribution will be Thursday, 7/23 in parking lot 13 located at Ave. J-8 and 30th Street West -- WHILE SU...PPLIES LAST. Food will include one PRE-FILLED bag of fruits and vegetables, no grocery items. In addition, students who are already approved for the Hearts and Hands Pantry will receive an additional support item WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. Students who are food insecure may start to line up at 9:30am, distribution will begin at 10am. See more