Welcome to the Chattahoochee Valley Community College family. All of us in the Financial Aid Office are excited to welcome you to CVCC and are committed to helping you navigate the financial aid process. We understand the challenges that come with paying for college, and are here to help you.
Helpful Tips and Reminders
- When completing the FAFSA®, we recommend using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (IRS DRT). The IRS DRT allows most students and parents who filed a U.S. tax return with the IRS to access the IRS tax return information needed to complete the FAFSA® form and to transfer the data directly into their FAFSA® form.
- The FAFSA® must be completed every year.
- In general, it takes three to five business days for a submitted FAFSA application to reach the Financial Aid Office.
Application Process
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the current academic year to be automatically considered for federal, state and institutional financial aid programs. Include CVCC’s federal school code 012182 on the application
- Apply for admissions at CVCC.
- The federal processor will send you a confirmation email and a Student Aid Report (SAR) which provides basic information about your eligibility for federal student aid. When the Financial Aid Office receives the application, we will send the student an email notification requesting additional information, if needed.
- Once all documents have been received and processed, or if the application comes in without any other forms necessary, the Financial Aid Office will email the student a notification of the award letter that contains the offered financial aid award(s) and amount(s).
- Students who elect to use the Pirate Book Pack, may use their Pell Grant to cover their charge. Student can find more information about the Pirate Book Pack here.
- One financial aid is disbursed to the students account, the Business Office has 14 days to process the refund.
- If your family has experienced any financial difficulties, please contact the Financial Aid Office for personal assistance.