Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
2009-2010 FAFSA available 2010-2011 FAFSA Available
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Click here to submit the FAFSA Now!
NVC SCHOOL CODE: 001247
FAFSA on the Web is free and it's fast! You will get your results 7 to 14 days faster than if you mail in a paper application. In addition, your answers are edited automatically, so you will make fewer mistakes. To open a new FAFSA window click the banner above, or click here.
Click the link above to view the 2010-2011 Financial Aid Presentation to learn what financial aid is available for students and a quick tutorial on how to submit the online FAFSA through FAFSA on the Web.
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7 Steps to Receiving Financial Aid
These are the steps in the financial aid process at Napa Valley College:
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You complete the FAFSA, being sure to include NVC school code(001247) on the application.
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You receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) in the mail or electronically if you include your email address.
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NVC receives your FAFSA data from the processor electronically and determines your eligibility for a Board of Governor's Enrollment Fee Waiver (BOGW).
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NVC sends you an email letter requesting documents needed to determine your eligibility for aid other than the BOGW. Required documents are also listed on WebAdvisor under Communications, My Documents. You will need an email address to receive financial aid correspondence. For more information on how to sign up for a free email account, go to http://www2.napavalley.edu/cccapply/english-info.htm.
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You return the requested documents to the NVC Financial Aid/EOPS Office.
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NVC processes the documents and mails you a notice of eligibility (award letter). Average document processing time is 10-12 weeks during peak times. Financial Aid award letters are also available on WebAdvisor.
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A financial aid check is mailed to you (if eligible).
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Have Questions?
Tune in to Napa Valley's Financial Aid Online TV channel for easy-to-understand video answers.
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WebGrants for Students
WebGrants for Students. The California Student Aid Commission has created this website 
just for you, the student. The goal is to provide you with the resources, information and tools you need to assist you with the college financial aid process. This site will also allow you to manage your Cal Grant and/or Chafee account(so) online by letting you view updates, make school changes, make address changes and post leave of absence requests. This link opens in a new window.
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