AVC Financial Aid

05/13/2023

📢 College access professionals 📢 ​
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The FAFSA® form has been redesigned for 2024–25!​

Register for our upcoming webinar to learn about the streamlined FAFSA experience. https://fafsachanges.eventbrite.com/ ​

10/18/2022

📢 The Student Loan Debt Relief Application is LIVE at: StudentAid.gov/debtrelief/apply
Remember that StudentAid.gov is the only place to apply for one-time student loan debt relief. You can apply any time before the end of next year, Dec. 31, 2023.
If you submitted your application during the beta period, you’re all set! You don’t need to apply again.
Learn more about debt relief on our FAQ page: StudentAid.gov/debtrelief

10/07/2022

What is the difference between the FAFSA and the California Dream Act application?

Students should only complete one of the applications (not both), according to the citizenship
requirements below:
1. You are eligible to complete the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov if you are a:
• U.S Citizen
• Permanent Resident
• Eligible non-citizen
• T Visa holder

2. You are eligible to complete the CADAA at https://dream.csac.ca.gov if you are:
• Undocumented
• Have a valid or expired DACA
• U Visa holders
• Have Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
• Meet the non-resident exemption requirements under AB 540, SB 2000, SB 68

Note: If you have further questions, including how to ensure you are completing the correct
financial aid application, you can visit the Immigrants Rising website and review the document
titled, “FAFSA VS CA Dream Act: Apply to the Correct Financial Aid,” at
https://immigrantsrising.org/resource/fafsa-vs-ca-dream-act-apply-to-the-correct-financial-aid-in-ca/

If you have questions about which financial aid application you should complete (FAFSA vs. DREAM) or have questions about your eligibility, use this guide to be sure you use the correct application to be considered for all the financial aid you may be eligible for.

10/07/2022

Subject matter experts from Federal Student Aid (FSA) will be hosting a free Federal Financial Aid Virtual Bootcamp on
Oct. 18th and 20th, 2022.

07/20/2022

Financial Aid Awareness Day: Today in the Library Plaza.

Come discover what funding opportunities are available to ensure your Financial Dreams are Delivered!

05/03/2022

We would be lost without our teachers. ​
This Teacher Appreciation Week, we say a big thank you to all the teachers! And, this week, we’re highlighting four teacher student loan forgiveness programs. https://go.usa.gov/xumNY

04/26/2022

"Success Skills for College and Careers"

Now is the time to enhance your college and career readiness skills to make them really work for you in life. Enhanced skills can be the difference that distinguishes you in the workforce. How do you manage your class notes, course resources, and time? How can you maximize your reading skills to successfully navigate rigorous texts? This session will build on what you know and do to make it work for you even better!
Wednesday
April 27 at 4pm
on Zoom
RSVP@ https://bit.ly/AVCStudentPOWERHOUR

04/08/2022

Ready to complete your outstanding Financial Aid tasks online, with secure document upload from any device, and e-sign capabilities? So are we!

AVC's Financial Aid office is introducing a new easy, mobile, personalized process that makes everything about navigating financial aid easier.

Providing the best student experience is important to us, and we heard your feedback loud and clear. You want to be able to complete FinAid processes on your own time, on the device of your preference.

We’re proud to say that students are able to:

• Complete financial aid forms on your phone, tablet, or
computer.
• Securely upload documents from any device.
• E-sign documents—both you and your parents!
• Manage your financial aid tasks online
• Receive automated reminders about outstanding tasks and
next steps

03/01/2022

03/01/2022

Have you completed your 22-23 financial aid application? The priority deadline is March 2nd! Complete your application today!

03/01/2022

If you’re a borrower working in the public sector, you may now qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) under the limited PSLF waiver. Make sure you take advantage before the benefit ends Oct. 31, 2022.
Learn more today: https://go.usa.gov/xtt5k

03/01/2022

Need a J-O-B? Check out the 5 Steps To Be an AVC Student Worker and work on-campus!

If you are a student in need of a job, this might be a great opportunity for you. AVC is proud to provide employment opportunities for current students. Please visit, https://www.avc.edu/studentservices/jpc/studentworker for more information about the many departments offering student employment, and how to apply.

Have more questions? Please view Job Placement Center website https://www.avc.edu/studentservices/jpc