Financial Aid

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

View the 5 Step Details
Financial Aid TV

Deadlines

Form Deadline

FA Appeal for Fall 2022

10/28/2022

FA Appeal for Spring 2023 & Summer 2023

04/14/2023

Direct Loan Application for students attending Fall Only

10/28/2022

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

04/14/2023

Income Adjustment Request

 04/14/2023

All other forms and documents for the 2022-2023 academic year

05/26/2023
Summer Pell Grant Request Form

06/22/2023

Contact us

  • Front Counter Services
    Quick Questions (15 minutes or less)

  • Monday - Thursday
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday
    Closed

  • Self-Service Computer Lab

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

  • Room 1132

  • Monday - Thursday
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday 
    Closed

  • Virtual Lobby

  • Monday -Thursday
    Closed

    Friday
    Closed

  • Virtual Services

    The Financial Aid office is available to assist you using Cranium Cafe virtual services.  Chat with a staff member in real-time in our Financial Aid Virtual Front Counter Lobby or make an appointment to meet with a Financial Aid Specialist online in a video or phone meeting. 

Virtual Lobby Book an Appointment

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