General Information
The purpose of the financial aid program is to provide financial assistance to students who, without such aid, would be unable to attend Antelope Valley College. It is directed toward insuring that a student will not be denied a college education because of lack of personal resources. Although it is expected that students and parents will make a maximum effort to meet the cost of education, financial aid is available to fill the gap between family resources and the annual academic expenses.
Financial aid is available from various sources such as federal and state programs, community organizations, and individual donors. Aid can be awarded in the form of grants, loans, college work-study employment, scholarships, or a combination of these.
The amount of financial aid awarded to students is determined by the difference between their educational expenses and the financial contribution their families can make toward these expenses.
The Financial Aid Office is located in the Student Services Building lobby. Our office hours are:
Monday - Thursday 8 a.m - 7 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Applying for Financial Aid
To apply for financial aid, please visit the FAFSA website and complete the online application process. Antelope Valley College's Federal School Code is 001113. We will receive your application electronically from the federal processor. You will receive an email at your AVC email account from the Financial Aid Office listing all documentation that will be required to complete your file.
Applications for the 2008-09 academic year are available January 2, 2008 through June 30, 2009.
- Communication with the Financial Aid Office
Our primary communication method for delivering financial aid information to students is through their AVC email account. Please check your AVC email account on a regular basis by logging into myAVC. You can also view your financial aid status, and download any required forms through your myAVC account.
If you are having difficulties logging in to myAVC, please contact the myAVC Help Desk at 722-6300 extension 6605. If you need additional assistance with your financial aid status, please visit the Financial Aid Office. Due to federal privacy laws, we are unable to disclose personal information over the phone.
Fall/Spring: The first refund checks for fall and spring semesters are mailed the second week of the semester for students who qualify. Subsequent checks are mailed approximately every two weeks after the first checks, continuing throughout the semester. To be considered as a full-time student for financial aid purposes, students must be enrolled in 12 units for the semester.
Summer: The first refund checks for summer semester are mailed approximately three to four weeks into the semester for students who qualify. Subsequent checks are mailed approximately every two weeks after the first checks, continuing througout the semester. To be considered as a full-time student for financial aid purposes, students must be enrolled in 12 units for the summer semester.
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