High School Students

High school seniors planning to attend IVC this summer are eligible for the Board of Governor's Fee Waiver (BOGFW).  There are two ways to apply:

1. Complete the 2012-13 FAFSA
2. Complete the 2012-13 BOGFW Application

High school seniors planning to attend IVC this fall, the time to apply for financial aid is here!  Funding is available to help pay for fees, books and living expenses for those who qualify.  It is important to be prepared. 

Here are the steps you MUST take:

1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• The 2013-14 FAFSA is available at www.fafsa.ed.gov . Your high school will have FAFSA workshops, it is important to be prepared with your parent 2012 income information. 
• Make sure you list IVC on the college listing, our code is: 001214
• Your application must be submitted by March 2nd in order to be considered for the most funding possible.

2. Make Corrections

• Once your parents' 2012 Income taxes are filed, use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool on the FAFSA website to update your income information. If you are unable to use the IRS Data Retrieval tool, request a Tax Transcript from the IRS either online at www.irs.gov or by calling 1-800-908-9946

3. Complete and submit the Student Information Worksheet 2013-14 Student Information Worksheet

4. Check the status of your application until it is complete

• Check your IVC WebStar account as well as your IVC student email. You may need to provide additional documentation to complete your file.  Visit the webpage below for details on checking your financial aid status.

Check Status of Your Application

Many of your questions can be answered on the various pages of the IVC Financial Aid Office website. If you need assistance, please do not hesitate to call or visit the financial aid office. We are here to help!

Do not pay for financial aid advice.  Ask the college or high school for information or applications.  All the financial aid applications and assistance are "free" of charge.

Financial Aid Office Contact Information

The Financial Aid Office is located in the Hector L. Lopez Student Services Center, Building 100.

Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Phone: (760)355-6266 Fax: (760)355-6119.

For assistance with the FAFSA, please visit the Financial Aid Lab in room 1601. The Lab is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. And Wednesday from 9:00am-3:00pm. 

Phone (760)355-6426

Bring photo ID when visiting the Financial Aid Office. It is required before services can be rendered.