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Financial Aid

 

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if you are a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizens.  By completing the FAFSA, you are applying for federal and state student financial aid, such as the California College Promise Grant (CCPG), grants, student loans, and work-study.  

  • Use NVC School Code: 001247
  • Create a FSA ID if this is your first time completing the FAFSA 
  • Select the appropriate application year (e.g., if applying for aid for Fall 2025/Spring 2026, select the 2025-2026 year)
  • You will receive a FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS) from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) approximately 1-3 weeks after submitting your FAFSA
  • You will receive an email from NVC Financial Aid Office in your NVC Student email instructing you to log in to MyNVC Financial Aid, after the College receives your ISIR form ED.
  • Log in to MyNVC Financial Aid to check your financial aid status and submit any required documents to the Financial Aid Office.
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IMPORTANT NOTE:  You must apply or renew your financial aid each academic year.  Financial aid is not continued automatically from one year to the next.  The FAFSA is available beginning October 1 of each year.  

Complete the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) if you are undocumented students, DACA recipients, U Visa holders, students with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and who meet AB540 requirements to apply for the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) and state financial aid.

  • Use NVC School Code:  001247
  • Create an account if this is your first time completing the CADAA
  • Follow the on-sceen directions provided and to complete and submit your CADAA
  • You will receive an email from the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) after your CADAA has been processed
  • You will receive an email from NVC Finanancial Aid Office in your NVC Student Email instructing you to log in to MyNVC Financial Aid, after the College receives your Cal-ISIR  (CSAC)
  • Log-in to MyNVC Financial Aid to check your status and submit any required documents to the Financial Aid Office

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IMPORTANT NOTE:  You must apply or renew your financial aid each academic year.  Financial aid is not continued automatically from one year to the next.  The CADAA is available beginning October 1 of each year.  

The Financial Aid Office offers a variety of aid programs, including grants, loans, scholarships, and work study opportunities for students who are having a difficult time meeting the cost of attending Napa Valley College. Any student who is having financial difficulties is urged to apply for financial assistance by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the California Dream Act Application for AB540 eligible Dreamers.  Our friendly staff are here to assist you with the application process and to help you understand the types of assistance that may be available to you.  Don't disqualify yourself!  If you think you need financial aid, apply for it. 

If you and/or your family have special circumstances  such as significant loss of income or expenses that may affect your financial aid eligibility; or you are a dependent student who has unusual circumstances as to why you cannot provide parental information on the FAFSA, please contact the Financial Aid Office to inquire about the process to file a special circumstances  for an Income Adjustment or unusual circumstances for Dependency Override.

NAPA VALLEY COLLEGE: School Code 001247

 

Five Steps to Apply for Aid

  1. Apply for Financial Aid
  2. Apply for Admission to NVC
  3. Check the Status of your Application and Submit Missing Documents
  4. Choose your Financial Aid Refund Option
  5. Review Your Awards and Award Letter

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Deadlines

Form Deadline

FA Appeal for Fall 2025

11/21/2025

FA Appeal for Spring 2026 

04/24/2026

Direct Loan Application for students attending Fall Only

10/31/2025

Direct Loan Application for students attending Fall and Spring
OR Spring Only

04/10/2026

Income Adjustment Request

04/24/2026

All other forms and documents for the 2024-2025 academic year

05/15/2026

Summer 2025 Pell Grant Request Form

06/19/2025

The Financial Aid office is available to assist you using Cranium Cafe virtual services.  Make an appointment to meet with a Financial Aid Specialist online in a video or phone meeting. 

All users must use Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Edge browsers for online services. Attention Apple Users:   Please use Chrome to schedule an appointment. BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

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  • Front Counter Services
    Quick Questions (15 minutes or less)
  • Monday - Thursday
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday
    Closed May 30, 2025 - Aug 1, 2025


  • Self-Service Computer Lab

    Open for students who need access to a computer or printer.

  • Room 1132

  • Monday - Thursday
    9:00am to 5:00pm.  

    Friday 
    Closed May 30, 2025 - Aug 1, 2025

  • FAFSA/CADAA Thursdays

    Drop-in assistance with FAFSA/CADAA completion and financial aid questions 

  • Room 1132

  • June 12, 2025  9am - 11:30am

    June 26, 2025  9am -11:30am

    July 17, 2025    9am - 11:30am

     

 

 

 

 

 

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