Applying for Financial Aid

• Access the FAFSA website at:www.fafsa.gov
• Make sure to include our Federal School Code: 001214
• Make sure that you electronically sign your FAFSA using your Federal FAFSA Pin
• To successfully complete the FAFSA you will need the following for yourself and spouse (if you are married) or parents (if you are considered dependent by Department of Education guidelines):
  
  • Social Security Number
  • Eligible Non-Citizen information (if applicable)
  • Federal Income tax forms
  • Untaxed Income information

(Please note: Federal regulations require that you and/or your parents file the appropriate Federal Tax Return if your income and/or your parent's income exceeds the IRS filing requirements. If you fail to file a Federal Tax Return when required by the IRS then our office will not be able to continue processing your application. You can view the tax filing requirements on the instructions for the 1040 at www.irs.gov )

If you have special circumstances regarding your dependency status or income which make it difficult to complete the FAFSA, please call or visit the financial aid office to discuss your options.

• Download and complete the appropriate Student Information Worksheet:
  
  • 2013-14 Student Information Worksheet: Click here
• Submit to the Financial Aid Office
• Allow up to one week for your file to be assigned to a Financial Aid Technician who will contact you through your IVC email account and WebSTAR.

• Check WebStar to see if you have any messages or unsatisfied requirements.
• Once all requirements are met, your file will be processed in the order completed for all possible awards.
• If eligible, you will receive an email and your award information will be available on WebStar.
• If ineligible, a message of explanation will be posted on WebSTAR.