Los Angeles Vally College

What is Financial Aid?

The federal government and the State of California make funds available for students who need assistance in covering their costs of attending to college. Generally, financial aid comes in the form of grants, loans, or part-time work programs. The State also provides a waiver of enrollment fees (BOG fee waiver) for students who qualify.

All students enrolled in degree, certificate or transfer programs should apply for financial aid. Many students pass up the opportunity to receive a grant or fee waiver because they think they might not qualify or don't want to bother doing the paperwork. Please don't miss out on aid you should be receiving. This assistance makes it possible for you to continue your education beyond high school, even if you and your family cannot meet the full cost of the college/university you choose to attend. All programs are based on specific eligibility criteria and the premise that students and their families (if applicable) have the primary responsibility of meeting their educational costs. Financial aid is meant to supplement your existing income/financial resources and should not be used as your sole means of income to support other non-educational related expenses.