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2010-2011 Data Sheet
2010-2011 Dependent Verification Worksheet
2010-2011 Independent Verification Worksheet
Financial Aid Reinstatement Form
Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy

Students may apply for financial aid. Financial aid packages consist of work study and grants. Grants available for qualified students include Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grant and the Washington State Need Grant. Financial Aid staff can assist students with completion of application forms during business hours. Application information is then electronically transmitted to the U.S. Department of Education. Students are urged to apply as early as possible.
 
In order to maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain satisfactory academic and attendance progress. For specific policy please see the SVI Student Handbook.
 
Students receiving funding support from agencies such as the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation or community based organizations must have their signed contracts to the Financial Aid Office at least one week prior to registration. For information, call the Financial Aid Office 206-934-4977.

Students are urged to apply for Financial Aid 6-8 weeks prior to the first day of class. Although financial aid may still be awarded, students are encouraged to apply by the following recommended dates.
 

Quarter	Application Deadline
Winter 2012	November 17, 2011
Spring 2012	February 16, 2012
Summer 2012	April 26, 2012

Students may apply for financial aid on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. SVI's School Code is 030521. FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opens the door to the federal aid process. Every step you can take gets you closer to achieving your education goals. Find out what you can expect from beginning to end.

State and Federal Aid
Students who will need state and federal financial aid to fund their vocational program must demonstrate ability to benefit. Students demonstrate ability to benefit by the following: 1) High School Diploma, documented with an official transcript, or 2) GED Certificate, documented with a copy of the certificate.
 
Self-Pay Students
Students who self-pay the full costs of their training program must meet the Institutional Admissions Policy requirements and the Instructional Program Admission Policy Requirements.
 
Agency Funded Students
Students who are funded by an agency must meet the Institutional Admissions Policy requirements and the Instructional Program Admission Policy requirements. In addition, the student must meet the special requirements of the organization providing the funding to the student.

There are many options available to assist you with financial aid.
 
Agency Funding
Agency funding is available through Community based organizations such as DVR, PACAS, L&I, TRAC etc.
 
Federal and State Financial Aid
Pell Grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), State Need Grants, and College Work Study
 
L&I: Labor and Industries
Similar to Worker Retraining/due to injury/see Financial Aid staff for information.
 
Opportunity Grant
Washington residents that are enrolled in an Opportunity Grant-eligible program of study and meet the low income requirements may be eligible to receive funds to cover tuition and mandatory fees, books and supplies for 1 academic year. Individual student support services are an important part of the program and may include a single point of contact, emergency child care, and emergency transportation. For information call 587-6937 or download the application documents at http://sviweb.sccd.ctc.edu/f_opportunity_grant.htm.
 
Scholarships
Some scholarships are available through tuition waivers, organizations, etc. See Financial Aid staff.
 
WorkForce
Must receive unemployment benefits or have exhausted unemployment benefits within the last two years.
 
WorkFirst
Must work in paid employment at least 20 hours per week or more and have a monthly income within 175% of the Federal Poverty Level.

By giving you an estimate of the type and amount of aid that students in similar financial situations as yours have received to attend SVI, this calculator will give you an approximate cost to attend SVI. This is an estimate only and NOT a promise of an award to you. The estimated award you will see is based on the aid we awarded to students in a previous academic year.
 
Many factors go in to deciding what award a student receives and these can change from year to year based on available funding from state, federal and institutional resources; the federal expected family contribution formulas; and the cost to attend SVI. In addition, Seattle Vocational Institute does not participate in the federal loan program. Please click on the link below to begin.
 

PLEASE NOTE: to receive financial aid you must meet all eligibility criteria as defined by federal, state and institutional rules.   The calculator does not include scholarship programs at SVI. These programs consider a variety of factors including financial need. Any scholarship you are awarded from SVI or other sources of aid you receive from outside agencies will be used to calculate your eligibility for aid and may result in a revision of your financial aid award.