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 workshops. Application information is then electronically transmitted to the Federal Processing Center. 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) 587-4977.

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

Quarter	Application Date	Class Start date
Spring 2009	February 21, 2009	April 1, 2009
Summer 2009	April 24, 2009	June 18, 2009

Students may apply for financial aid on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. SVI's School Code is 030521. FAFSA (Free Aplication 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.

Ability to Benefit Standards
The United States Department of Education defines the Ability to Benefit from a vocational program by the Career Programs Assessment Test (CPAT) scores. Current standard levels are posted at the time of application for financial aid or may be obtained from the college.
 
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, or 3) Qualifying test scores on the standard test as set by the U. S. Department of Education.
 
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. Students may obtain additional information by attending a financial aid workshop. Workshops are held on campus every Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in Room 312.
 
Agency Funding
Agency funding is available through Community based organizations such as DVR, PACAS, L&I, TRAC etc.
 
Federal Financial Aid
Pell Grants, 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.