Financial Aid

Financial Aid & Scholarships

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.

Upcoming Events

  • FAFSA Workshops

    January

    February

  • FAFSA Workshops-Palmdale Center
    • Wednesday, January 25

    11:00- 12:00 p.m. Palmdale SV1A

    • Wednesday, February 15

    • 1:00- 2:30 p.m. Palmdale SV1A

    • Wednesday, February 29

    10:30- 12:00 p.m. Palmdale SV1A

Financial Aid Documents

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid Frequently Asked Questions

  • How will I know my eligibility for financial aid?
    • Once your financial aid file is completely processed, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access your award information.
  • What is the School Code for Antelope Valley College?
    • The school code is a 6 digit number that is required when filling out some Financial Aid forms. The school code for the Antelope Valley College Community College District is 001113.
  • How is the amount of Federal Pell Grant I receive determined?
    • Your eligibility for a Pell Grant is based on your expected family contribution (EFC). The EFC is calculated by the federal processor from information submitted in your Student Aid Report (SAR). Your EFC and the number of units you're enrolled in at the time of check disbursement will determine your Pell grant amount.
  • Will financial aid pay for all of my school expenses?
    • Financial aid is available to supplement, not replace your efforts to pay for educational costs.
  • Are there any deadlines for financial aid?
    • Yes. There are deadlines you need to keep in mind.
      • Academic year 2011-2012
        • March 2, 2011- The state of California deadline for Cal-Grant application and AVC priority FAFSA appliccation deadline.
        • September 2, 2011- There is a second deadline for Cal-Grant filing.
      • AVC Financial Aid Office has deadlines for submitting paperwork necessary for your financial aid file.
        • If you are enrolled in classes during fall 2011 but do not plan to enroll in classes for the spring 2012- deadline to submit paperwork is November 1, 2011.
        • If you are enrolled in classes during spring 2012 but do not plan to enroll in summer 2012- deadline to submit paperwork is May 1, 2012.
        • If you are enrolled in classes during summer 12, deadline to submit paperwork is July 15, 2012
      • Academic year 2012-2013
        • January 13, 2012- AVC scholarship application deadline.
        • March 2, 2012- The state of California deadline for Cal-Grant application and AVC priority FAFSA appliccation deadline.
        • September 2, 2012- There is a second deadline for Cal-Grant filing.
  • Do I have to be enrolled in a certain number of units to receive financial aid
    • Each financial aid program has its own unit requirement. You must be enrolled in at least six units (half-time) to receive Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Federal Work Study (FWS), Cal-Grant, and Stafford Loan funds. You may be eligible to receive a Pell Grant if you are a less-than-half-time student. There is no minimum unit requirement for the Board of Governor's Fee Waiver (BOGFW).
  • I am taking classes at AVC and another college at the same time. Can I get financial aid from both schools
    • No. You can only receive federal financial aid from one school at a time. If you are enrolled in two or more schools during the semester, you must decide which school will be the most beneficial for your financial aid needs and notify both schools of your decision. However, you are eligible for the BOFW at more than one California commuity college during the same semester.
  • Do I need to reapply for financial aid?
    • Yes. You must reapply each financial aid academic year.
    • The FAFSA application is available January 1st of each year.
    • Academic year 2011-2012- includes: fall 2011 / intersession 2012 / spring 2012 / summer 2012
    • Academic year 2012-2012-  includes: fall 2012 / intersession 2013 / spring 2013 / summer 2013