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To apply for financial aid, complete one of the following applications each academic year:

• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if you are a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen.
• Complete the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) if you meet the eligibility requirements for the California Dream Act, including the applicable AB 540 requirements.

If You Are Completing the FAFSA:

• • Create a account for yourself.
  • Each required contributor, such as a parent or spouse, must create and use a separate StudentAid.gov account.
    If you're a dependent student, at least one parent also needs Federal Student Aid account.
  • You and each required contributor must provide consent and approval for the transfer of federal tax information from the IRS.
  • Include 糖心Vlog鈥檚 federal school code: 001214.
  • Make sure you and all required contributors provide the necessary electronic signatures before submitting the FAFSA.

After You Submit the FAFSA or CADAA:

• You will also be considered for the California College Promise Grant (CCPG), which may waive your enrollment fees if you qualify.
• To be considered for a Cal Grant, a GPA must be submitted to the California Student Aid Commission:
  
  • If you have completed fewer than 16 college units, contact your high school regarding the submission of your GPA.
  • If you have completed 16 or more college units, IVC will submit your GPA if you attended IVC during the previous academic year and meet the applicable submission requirements.

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Visit our Financial Aid Programs webpage to learn more about eligibility requirements for each program.

What You鈥檒l Need to Complete the FAFSA

Depending on your circumstances, you may need information for yourself and your spouse or parents, including:

• Social Security numbers, if assigned
• Eligible noncitizen information, when applicable
• Federal income tax information
• Records of certain assets and untaxed income, when required

Important: If your income鈥攐r your parents' income鈥攊s high enough that you鈥檙e required to file a federal tax return, you must file a federal tax return. If you don鈥檛 file when required, we can鈥檛 process your application. You can on the IRS website.

If special situations prevent you from providing your parents鈥� information on the FAFSA, contact the Financial Aid Office for assistance. Financial Aid staff can explain the documentation and review process that may apply to your situation.

Step 2: Check your Financial Aid status on WebSTAR

• Log in to WebSTAR regularly to review messages and outstanding items listed as 鈥渦nsatisfied requirements.鈥�
• Submit all requested documents and information as soon as possible.
• Once all requirements have been satisfied, your file will be reviewed in the order in which it was completed.
• If you qualify for financial aid, you will receive an email notification and your financial aid offer will be posted in WebSTAR.
• If you are not eligible for financial aid, WebSTAR will display information explaining your status.

If you are eligible for Federal Work-Study, you will receive an offer. Accept the offer in WebSTAR and check your IVC student email for application instructions. Funding and positions are limited, and accepting the offer does not guarantee employment.

Visit the WebSTAR Financial Aid Navigation Instructions webpage for detailed instructions on checking your financial aid status.

Step 3: Choose How You Want to Get Your Refund

If your financial aid exceeds the eligible charges on your student account, you may receive the remaining amount as a financial aid refund.

糖心Vlog uses BankMobile Disbursements, a service provided by BM Technologies, Inc., to distribute student financial aid refunds.

Visit to select how you want to receive your refund.

Important: 

• Selecting a refund preference does not guarantee that you will receive a financial aid refund.
• The amount and timing of any refund depend on your financial aid eligibility, enrollment, disbursement schedule, and student account balance.
• If you do not select a refund preference, a check may be mailed to the address listed in WebSTAR. Keep your mailing address current to avoid delays.

Check Your IVC Email and WebSTAR Regularly

Check your and regularly for financial aid notices. The Financial Aid Office uses these systems to communicate with students about outstanding requirements, application updates, eligibility decisions, and financial aid offers.