Important Announcements:
Financial Aid Office Closed – Labor Day
The Ventura College Financial Aid Office will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen Tuesday, September 8.
Important: Fall Pell Recalculation Date – September 8 at Noon
The Fall 2026 Pell Recalculation Date (PRD) is Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (noon).
The Pell Recalculation Date is when the Financial Aid Office confirms your enrollment to determine your final Federal Pell Grant eligibility for the semester.
To maximize your Federal Pell Grant eligibility, enroll in your classes and finalize your schedule before 12:00 p.m. (noon) on September 8.
Classes added after the Pell Recalculation Date generally will not increase your Federal Pell Grant, even if the classes begin later in the semester.
Federal Direct Loan Processing Delay for Fall 2026 Loans
Due to recent changes to the Federal Direct Loan Program and required system updates, Ventura College is experiencing delays in processing Federal Direct Loan requests for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Students may continue to submit Federal Direct Loan Request forms and any required documentation; however, loan processing and awarding will take longer than usual. We appreciate your patience as we implement these changes to ensure your loan eligibility is determined accurately and in compliance with federal regulations.
Please visit our Student Loans webpage for important updates, eligibility requirements, and processing information.
Paying for college starts here.
The Ventura College Financial Aid Office is committed to helping students make college affordable. Whether you're applying for financial aid for the first time or returning for another year, we're here to guide you through every step of the process.
The 2026–2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) are now available.
