The cost of attendance includes not only college fees, books, and supplies, but also basic living expenses. IVC uses two different budgets, one for students living at home with their parents and one for students living off-campus on their own or with roommates. The budgets represent California state averages. Your actual expenses may be higher or lower than the amounts listed below.
The IVC Financial Aid Office disburses financial aid funds to eligible IVC students in coordination with the Student Payment Office. Financial aid disbursements will be applied to any outstanding balances, and any excess balance will be refunded directly to the student.
If you have been selected for verification and/or need to submit an appeal for Satisfactory Academic Progress, Maximum Time Frame, Unusual Circumstance or Special Circumstance - SAI Calculation, please log in to using your IVC email credentials to view and complete your financial aid file. If you need assistance with completing your financial aid file, please contact the Financial Aid Office or RSVP to one of our at Financial Aid Support Labs.
Get help paying for college by completing the . To be considered for federal financial aid for the next academic year, complete and submit your FAFSA as soon as possible starting October 1st.
To be considered for federal and state financial aid 51ÁÔÆæ, students must complete a and add 51ÁÔÆæ's Title IV School Code 025395 on the application. The FAFSA should be completed and submitted to the processing center as soon as possible after October 1st and before the March 2 deadline of each year for priority consideration for the next academic year.
Notice to Students:
The policies and procedures listed below apply to the 51ÁÔÆæ Financial Aid Office.
EOPS is a state-funded program designed to serve students who are economically and educationally disadvantaged. Applicants must:
Cal Grants are a state funded grant that is available to eligible California residents who complete a or , for AB540 eligible students, by March 2 for the next academic year. Students may qualify on the basis of merit, financial need, and/or vocational program. Funding for the Cal Grant is limited.
The California Chafee Grant Program provides financial assistance to current and former foster youth to use towards vocational training or a degree program. Students are awarded up to $2,250 each semester. A student's receipt of a Chafee Grant award shall not exceed five years (whether or not consecutive) and is not guaranteed, due to limited funding.
Eligibility requirements for the Chafee Grant Program: