Financial Aid & Scholarships
The purpose of the financial aid program is to provide financial assistance to students who, without such aid, would be unable to attend Antelope Valley College.
Upcoming Events
- Student Scholarship Workshops
- FAFSA Workshops - August September
Financial Aid Documents
- Financial Aid Handbook
- Direct Loan Program - Beginning July 1, 2010
- Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
- Disbursement Procedure: 2009-2010 2010-2011
- Understanding your Award Offer
- Year Round Pell Policy
Financial Aid Resources
Financial Aid Frequently Asked Questions
- How will I know my eligibility for financial aid?
- What is the School Code for Antelope Valley College?
- How is the amount of Federal Pell Grant I receive determined?
- Will financial aid pay for all of my school expenses?
- Are there any deadlines for financial aid?
- Academic year 2009-2010
March 2, 2009
The state of California deadline for Cal-Grant application
AVC priority FAFSA application
AVC scholarship application
There is a second deadline for Cal-Grant filing on September 2, 2009
- AVC Financial Aid Office has deadlines for submitting paperwork necessary for your financial aid file.
- if you are enrolled in classes during fall 2009 but do not plan to enroll in classes for the spring 2010- deadline to submit paperwork is November 1, 2009.
- If you are enrolled in classes during spring 2010 but do not plan to enroll in summer 2010- deadline to submit paperwork is May 1, 2010.
- If you are enrolled in classes during summer 10, deadline to submit paperwork is July 15, 2010.
- Academic year 2010-2011
March 2, 2010
The state of California deadline for Cal-Grant application
AVC priority FAFSA application
AVC scholarship application
There is a second deadline for Cal-Grant filing on September 2, 2010
- AVC Financial Aid Office has deadlines for submitting paperwork necessary for your financial aid file.
- if you are enrolled in classes during fall 2010 but do not plan to enroll in classes for the spring 2011- deadline to submit paperwork is November 1, 2010.
- If you are enrolled in classes during spring 2011 but do not plan to enroll in summer 2011- deadline to submit paperwork is May 1, 2011.
- If you are enrolled in classes during summer 11, deadline to submit paperwork is July 15, 2011.
- Do I have to be enrolled in a certain number of units to receive financial aid?
- I am taking classes at AVC and another college at the same time. Can I get financial aid from both schools?
- Do I need to reapply for financial aid?
- FAFSA application is available as of January 2009
- FAFSA application is available as of January 2010
Once your financial aid file is completely processed, you will be mailed an Offer of Financial Aid letter. The letter identifies the financial aid package you're offered. You will receive additional information including projected dates financial aid checks will be mailed and any additional requirements necessary to receive specific funds.
hideThe school code is is a 6 digit number that is required when filling out some Financial Aid forms. The school code for the Antelope Valley College Community College District is 001113.
hideYour eligibility for a Pell Grant is based on your expected family contribution (EFC). The EFC is calculated by the federal processor from information submitted in your Student Aid Report (SAR). Your EFC and the number of units you're enrolled in at the time of check disbursement will determine your Pell grant amount.
hideFinancial aid is available to supplement, not replace your efforts to pay for educational costs.
hideYes. There are deadlines you need to keep in mind.
Each financial aid program has its own unit requirement. You must be enrolled in at least six units (half-time) to receive Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Federal Work Study (FWS), Cal-Grant, and Stafford Loan funds. You may be eligible to receive a Pell Grant if you are a less-than-half-time student. There is no minimum unit requirement for the Board of Governor's Fee Waiver (BOGFW).
hideNo. You can only receive federal financial aid from one school at a time. If you are enrolled in two or more schools during the semester, you must decide which school will be the most beneficial for your financial aid needs and notify both schools of your decision. However, you are eligible for the BOGFW at more than one California community college during the same semester.
hideYes. You must reapply each financial aid academic year.
Academic year 2009-2010- includes: fall 2009 / intersession 2010 / spring 2010 / summer 2010
Academic year 2010-2011- includes: fall 2010 / intersession 2011 / spring 2011 / summer 2011