Technical & Other Financial Support
On-Campus Resources
Technology Support
McCarthy Library offers limited supplies of calculators (graphing or scientific), Wi-Fi hotspots, and laptops to loan to currently-enrolled students who are in need of these devices for completing their coursework. Device availability is on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Students should carefully consider the fees associated in the event items are lost.
Financial Support
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. Get answers to commonly asked questions here.
Off-Campus Resources
Technology Support
California Connects is an affordable internet program by CollegeBuys and T-Mobile. The program provieds access to 4G LTE broadband internet via mobile hotspot. The service is available to all students, faculty, and staff at any California educational institution and supports multiple devices. Monthly subscription is $19.99/month. New users will need to pay $69.99 to purchase the hotspot.
CollegeBuys offers Adobe products exclusively to students of California Community Colleges (CCC). This special offering is part of our commitment to providing CCC students with access to high-quality resources.
EveryoneOn.org provides free tutorials for users who need to learn how to set up your computer, open an email account or navigate the internet.
Financial Support
Schoolhouseconnection.org offers tips on understanding the basics of student loans including the differences between different loan types and questions to consider when choosing loans.
Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC) are tax credits for working people who have earned a low to moderate income. You may be eligible to receive a cash refund or reduce the amount of tax you owe.