Federal School Code: 009744
How to Apply for Financial Aid
Step 1: PIN Number
To sign a FAFSA online, a PIN (Personal Identification Number) is required. For dependent students, a parent will also need a PIN number. Students and parents may obtain a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov.
Step 2: The FAFSA Application
The FAFSA determines if a student is eligible to receive state and/or federal funding. The FAFSA application is an on-line process at www.fafsa.ed.gov. You can complete a FAFSA on the Web Worksheet first to help you complete the on-line application, this recommended
but it is not required.
- Once the Department of Education (DOE) has processed the application, the student will receive a
Student Aid Report (SAR). This is a record of the FAFSA application, not the financial
aid award.
- The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) listed on the SAR is derived from
the information listed on the FAFSA. It measures the family's financial
strength to determine eligibility for student aid.
- Once the financial aid file is complete, an official
financial aid award letter will be sent out from FVTC.
- During the application process the student may be asked to verify the information
reported on the FAFSA. We will request the appropriate documentation, if
necessary.
Eligibility Requirements needed to receive financial aid.
Establish Independent status for dependent students.
Special Circumstances to determine a
change of financial circumstances beyond student/parent control.Consortium Agreement allows students to receive financial aid at FVTC while taking courses here in addition to another institution and combining credits.