Financial Aid

Kalamazoo Valley Community College offers you an affordable education, in part through numerous financial assistance options.  When you file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and request the results to be sent to KVCC, the Financial Aid Office will evaluate your eligibility for available financial aid.   Eligibility is determined on the basis of the FAFSA and the availability of funds.   To apply, follow the steps listed below.

1. File a KVCC Admissions Application
   • Your application for financial aid will only be processed once you have been admitted to KVCC, but don't wait to be admitted before submitting the FAFSA.  It is best to apply for admission and financial aid at about the same time.  That will speed the process in both cases.
2. File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
   • In order to be considered for federal and state funded student aid (grants, work-study awards, and loans) you must establish eligibility through the FAFSA.  These applications are available in college financial aid offices and also at high school counseling offices.  Complete the paper FAFSA and mail it in the envelope provided in the application.
3. Or, complete the FAFSA on the WEB,
   • the online version of the application.  Please make sure you have completed the paper FAFSA using the required tax information and any asset information before you begin completing the online version.  Additionally, don't forget to print the signature page, sign it, have your parents sign it (if applicable) and mail it.

• If you plan on attending KVCC you must request FAFSA information sent to KVCC by coding in  006949 in Step Six of the FAFSA form.

• Approximately 2 weeks from the date you mail your signature page of the FAFSA on the WEB, or 4 to 6 weeks after you mail your paper FAFSA, you will receive your Federal Student Aid Report (SAR).  The Financial Aid Office will contact you regarding your application for financial aid status.

What if I did not code KVCC on my original application for financial aid?

If you did not code KVCC, you may call the Central Processing center, 1-800-433-3243, and request that KVCC (006949) be added to your FAFSA.  You will be asked for your name, social security number, date of birth, to verify your address, and for your DRN number (located in the upper right hand corner of page one of your Student Aid Report).

What happens if my file is chosen for verification?

Don't be concerned!  You haven't done anything wrong.  The federal government randomly selects students for the verification process.  If you receive a Verification Worksheet, you will simply need to complete, sign and return the worksheet to the KVCC Financial Aid Office.  Include any requested documents.  If additional   information is needed, you will be contacted.

What happens if my family's financial situation changes?

If a major change occurs in your family's financial situation, contact the KVCC Financial Aid Office to review your special circumstances.