Five steps to Financial Aid

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Students must apply for financial aid each year. The priority application period is October 1st through March 2nd for the following Fall semester; however, applications are available throughout the year. It is a good idea to plan ahead as the process is lengthy. You may click on blue text below to open the link to that website.

Step 1: Apply for Financial Aid

Links to these applications and more may also be found on the Financial Aid applications page.

Step 2: Apply for Admission to NVC (if not yet complete)

Apply Online. Be sure to provide your social security number (if applicable), legal name, current mailing address, and email addresses. Your financial aid application will not be processed until you have completed the application for admission to NVC.

Step 3: Check the Status of Your Application and Submit Missing Documents

NVC should receive your financial aid application about 1 week after you submit it to the online processing center. You will receive an email from Financial Aid once we have received your application. All emails are sent to your NVC student email account.

To complete the Financial Aid application process:

  • Click on myNVC to login to NVC Colleague Self Service. Click on the Financial Aid link to access your Financial Aid self service page. Choose the correct Academic Year, and then click on the "Complete required documents" link to determine what additional information you (and your parents if applicable) must submit to complete your Financial Aid file.
  • Click the link under the missing item to open the form or process you need to complete. Return any required documents to the Financial Aid Office as soon as possible. Your financial aid application will not be processed for awards if you have missing or incomplete documents.
    Average processing time is 6-8 weeks after you have submitted all required documents. Peak processing time may be 12-16 weeks or longer. Forms are also available online.

Step 4: Choose your Financial Aid Refund Option (payment options)

NVC delivers your refund with BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc.  Visit this link for more information:  https://bankmobiledisbursements.com/refundchoices/. 

Step 5: Review Your Awards and Award Letter

  • When your file is complete, NVC will send you an award notification email. You may view your awards and print your award letter in Financial Aid Self-Service at any time.
  • CA College Promise Grants (formerly BOGFW), which pay CA resident enrollment fees, are awarded before your file is complete. All other financial aid grants, work study, and loans are awarded AFTER you submit any missing documents and complete your financial aid file.
  • Financial aid refunds are paid on regularly scheduled payment dates. See Payment Information for more information.