Important Info about Financial Aid for Summer

Please download this helpful document with Frequently Asked Questions about financial aid for Summer 2012 at RVC.

 

New Federal Regulations for 2012-2013

• if you are taking college classes for the first time after June 30th, 2012, you must have a high school diploma or a GED
• maximum time frame to receive PELL is 12 full-time equivalent semesters
• if you indicate that you receive food stamps (SNAP) on your FAFSA, you may be required to provide supporting documentation
• if you do not use the IRS download option when filing the FAFSA, you may be asked to provide tax transcripts; per federal regulations we are only able to accept tax transcript as tax documentation
• 6 months grace period to defer interest of subsidized student loans has been discontinued. Payment is however, still deferred 6 months from the time the student is no longer enrolled in 6 credits

FAFSA Fridays
Feb. 4 - March 30 10:000m-3:30pm
Main Campus Student Center 2nd floor Resource Lab

* * New for 2011-2012 * *

• Financial Aid will consider and pay for classes you are retaking & have received a D or higher only 2 times
  
• If you withdraw from all of your classes and/or receive all F's, you may be required to pay back a portion of you financial aid award
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• Full time in Summer 2012 is 12 credit hours
  
• Click here to see our Satisfactory Academic Process policy

Invest in Your Future

Hundreds of students each year choose to start their future at Rock Valley College because of the incredible value RVC offers. Students attending RVC full-time will typically pay less than $4,300 in tuition during the two years they’re enrolled. That’s less than the cost of one year’s tuition at a state university.

Nearly half of our students receive some financial assistance in the form of grants, scholarships, loans, and student employment programs. Several local organizations and individuals offer private scholarships. The amounts of awards vary and can help defray the costs of your courses, books, and living expenses.

How to Apply for Financial Aid

To find out if you are eligible for financial aid you need to complete a 2012-13 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at . You may file this form anytime after January 1.  Computers with internet access are available for your use at the RVC Financial Aid Office, on the top floor of the Student Center.

Scholarships

You may need to obtain a separate application form for any outside scholarship for which you wish to apply. Keep in mind that each scholarship program has its own application procedures and deadlines.

Rock Valley College offers funding assistance provided by private donors, the RVC Foundation, and other state and community sources. New and current full-time and part-time students are encouraged to apply. Scholarship applications may be obtained from the Financial Aid office in the Student Center on the main campus. Scholarship application materials must be submitted to the Financial Aid office by the due date on the application for consideration.

Veterans Benefits

RVC is approved for federal and state veteran educational benefits. For more information click here. Contact the Veterans Services Office at 815-921-4163 for information and applications.

For Assistance and Information

Our financial aid staff is available to help you complete the application materials. Students may either walk in or make an appointment.

Financial Aid and Veterans Office hours are:              
Monday - Thursday  8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.                                                                    

Veteran Services Survey

Financial Aid and Veterans Offices are located in the Student Center on the main RVC campus. Call 815-921-4150 for more information or to schedule an appointment.