2008 Woodie Awards
Financial Aid Available to Struggling Students
Greg Kandaharian
Issue date: 2/15/06 Section: News
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Struggling students need to look no further than Valley College's Financial Aid office for a variety of ways to help pay for their tuition. With aids such as loans, Cal Grant and the BOG fee waiver, students can apply for aid, and sometimes find out if they're eligible in a matter of minutes.
Located between the Campus Center building and the North Gym, near the tennis courts, the financial aid office is open for all students who need assistance.
"We're here to help," said Graciela Cabrera, who helps students at the Financial Aid office. "People can come here and we'll help them do anything from filling out their FAFSA online to checking their financial aid status."
In order to receive first priority in financial aid, students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 2 and submit all required documents by May 1. A few of the requirements students must meet in order to be considered for financial aid include being a U.S. citizen, a California resident and having a high school diploma.
The Board of Governors Enrollment Fee Waiver (BOG) is another useful financial service provided to students at Valley. If eligible, students can have their enrollment fees waived with BOG for a fee of $1 within five minutes of applying. BOG fee waivers are more readily dispersed to students because in order to receive future funding from the Board of Governors, Valley must expend all of its funding from the previous year.
One of the biggest concerns is for students who are eligible for one or more of these grants and do not take advantage of them. Financial Aid officers urge students to stop by the office and check their status for eligibility on Cal Grants, BOG fee waivers, and scholarships.
"If it weren't for financial aid I wouldn't be coming to school," said Grikor Odjakhian. "How do you think I can afford books?"
The Financial Aid office is open Monday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7p.m. and closed on Fridays.
Located between the Campus Center building and the North Gym, near the tennis courts, the financial aid office is open for all students who need assistance.
"We're here to help," said Graciela Cabrera, who helps students at the Financial Aid office. "People can come here and we'll help them do anything from filling out their FAFSA online to checking their financial aid status."
In order to receive first priority in financial aid, students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 2 and submit all required documents by May 1. A few of the requirements students must meet in order to be considered for financial aid include being a U.S. citizen, a California resident and having a high school diploma.
The Board of Governors Enrollment Fee Waiver (BOG) is another useful financial service provided to students at Valley. If eligible, students can have their enrollment fees waived with BOG for a fee of $1 within five minutes of applying. BOG fee waivers are more readily dispersed to students because in order to receive future funding from the Board of Governors, Valley must expend all of its funding from the previous year.
One of the biggest concerns is for students who are eligible for one or more of these grants and do not take advantage of them. Financial Aid officers urge students to stop by the office and check their status for eligibility on Cal Grants, BOG fee waivers, and scholarships.
"If it weren't for financial aid I wouldn't be coming to school," said Grikor Odjakhian. "How do you think I can afford books?"
The Financial Aid office is open Monday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7p.m. and closed on Fridays.
