Financial Aid
Paying for College
Paying for college can be one of the toughest parts of earning your degree—but it doesn’t have to be. We’re here to help you obtain financial aid to accomplish your goals and fulfill your dreams. If you qualify, a variety of grants and loans are available. The process is not difficult but requires you to apply for aid and respond to our information requests in a timely manner.
Current students and those who have applied for admission can access information about their aid application and financial awards by logging into their ctcLink Student Homepage and selecting the Financial Aid tile.
How can I check on the status of my aid?
To check on the status of your aid be sure to review your email, as well as your Tasks, Message Center, and Financial Aid tiles in your ctclink student home page.
Resources
Located within the Student ctcLink Portal.
The Financial Aid Portal will give you access to messages from the Financial Aid office. Click here for ctcLink info.
A Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be filed to determine your eligibility. Use YVC’s school code – 003805.
File the WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) if you are not eligible to file the FAFSA due to immigration status.
Have additional questions about your Financial Aid? See the FAQ’s below or contact the Financial Aid
Tuition and Financial Aid Application Information
- Go to fasfa.gov. Have the results sent to Yakima Valley College, using our Federal School Code 003805. File as early as possible.
- If you are not eligible to use the FAFSA, check on the WASFA to see if you may be eligible for state aid at http://readysetgrad.org/wasfa.
- Active enrollment status will be assumed for former students by the financial aid office; however, the student is responsible for maintaining eligibility to register for classes. Financial aid is available only to students enrolled in eligible programs in regular standing.
- Submit other documents as requested. If the federal processor selects you for verification, or we need to clarify your status or information on your application, we will request additional information. (This might include copies of IRS Tax Transcripts, a Verification Worksheet or other documents. Many of the forms will be available from the Forms link in the left column on this page.)