If you are a current student who has been financially affected by COVID-19 disruptions related to the campus transition from in-person to online class, you may apply for the CARES Emergency Financial Aid Grant by completing the FAST Application. You must have a 2019-2020 and/or 2020-2021 FAFSA on file, and be determined Title IV eligible. CLICK HERE to Complete the FAST Application.
Welcome to Financial Aid!
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency, the Financial Aid/EOPS Office has transitioned to telephone, email, or online contact only. The Financial Aid/EOPS/Veterans Services Office, Room 1132, is open for document drop-off or for students who need to use the computer lab. Appointments will be conducted by phone or online.
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday from 9:00 AM - 5:00PM and Closed on Friday
Spring Break: Office lobby and computer lab open Monday -Wednesday from 9:00 - 5:00. Closed Thursday and Friday.
Phone numbers: (707) 256-7300 or (707) 256-7301 to speak with a staff member or make an appointment.
You may also email us at:
Do you have questions about financial aid at NVC? Now you can ASK STORMY! Just click on the gold ASK STORMY button at the bottom right of your screen and the STORMY chat will open! But STORMY is still learning and we need your help! If STORMY cannot answer your question, please click on the link Stormy provides to send us an email. We will get back to you with an answer and teach STORMY, too!
If you don't see the ASK STORMY button on your screen, it may be your browser. Internet Explorer does not play well with STORMY! If you switch to a different browser, like Edge, Chrome, Firefox, etc., STORMY should pop right up!
Are you a first-time freshman or second year student who graduated from high school during the past 2 academic years? Will you be enrolled full-time at Napa Valley College during this academic year? If so, you may be eligible for a grant and/or scholarship that pays your tuition and fees at NVC! Click here to see if you are eligible to apply for the NVC Promise!
Important Financial Aid Links
The Financial Aid/EOPS 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.
NAPA VALLEY COLLEGE: School Code 001247
How to receive your Financial Aid Refund
Napa Valley College has partnered with BankMobile (formerly Higher One®), to bring a new method for receiving financial aid refunds (disbursements) to all Napa Valley College students who have completed their financial aid file. Click here for more information about how to receive your Financial Aid Refund.
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HAVE YOU SUBMITTED YOUR FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) YET?
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.
Napa Valley College SCHOOL CODE: 001247
Click here to begin your online application NOW!
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Pay-to-Stay in your classes!
Did you know that you are required to pay your course fees in full at the time of registration? Did you know that if you fail to pay your fees in full you could be dropped from those courses? Click on the Pay-to-Stay link above to get more information about the Pay-to-Stay program at Napa Valley College.
You may qualify for a Board of Governors Enrollment Fee Waiver (BOGW) to cover the cost of your CA Resident enrollment fees.
Submit the FAFSA NOW to see if you qualify for a fee waiver! (processing time is 1-2 weeks)
The BOGW waives ONLY CA Resident Enrollment Fees. Other course related fees, such as lab or materials fees, must be paid by the student.
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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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For More Information about Student Financial Aid at NVC
The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office maintains a Data Mart of statistics available to the public.
Click here to query information regarding student financial aid awards by college, and by ethnicity, gender and age.