Application Procedure
Questions? Contact Us.
Financial Aid
Yakima Campus
Deccio, Building 8
finaid@yvcc.edu
509-574-6855
Grandview Campus
Yakima Campus
Building 56
finaid@yvcc.edu
509-882-7008
Financial Aid Portal
Located within the Student ctcLink Portal.
The Financial Aid Portal will give you access to messages from the Financial Aid office.
Financial Aid Application Process
Go to https://studentaid.gov/ to complete your FAFSA. Remember to add Yakima Valley College to your application, 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 https://wsac.wa.gov/wasfa.
Have an active enrollment status at YVC. If you will return after an absence of more than 4 quarters excluding summers, submit a new application for admission to Admissions.
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. To view financial aid eligable programs please visit our Forms link in the left column on this page.
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.
Award notices are posted in the Financial Aid Portal and emailed to students who have followed the steps listed above. The timing of notices depends on the date the file was completed and the number of applications received. Please be sure to check with the Financial Aid office to ensure your email is up to date.
Additional Information
Report changes in circumstances such a reduced income due to loss of a job, divorce,
incapacitation, or death of a family member etc.
Is a process by which the financial aid office confirms your eligibility by verifying
certain data elements that are key to assessing your financial need.
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