applying for financial aid

CVA is closing on June 30, 2013 and will not be accepting applications for the 2013-14 school year

The Financial Aid Office at CVA wants to make the process of applying for and receiving financial aid as simple as possible.  In order to complete your CVA financial application, you must complete the following steps:

Step 1

Apply to the CVA! Complete the admissions requirements prior to the priority scholarship deadline. Enrolled students can skip to Step 2.

Step 2

Complete the Application for Financial Aid. This form determines to whom the FA office can release information regarding your financial aid and serves as an application to some forms of state financial aid.

Step 3

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. CVA’s school code is 007462.

If you are concerned about completing the FAFSA, we are happy to assist you with the process.  Consider attending Financial Aid Night or make an individual appointment by calling 651-757-4020 or email us at financialaid@cva.edu.

Personal Indentification Number (PIN)
You will sign the FAFSA electronically with a Personal Identification Number (PIN) assigned to you.  Please remember this number, as it will be necessary for future financial aid processes.  If  you choose not to submit your FAFSA online, the Financial Aid Office will assist you in completing a paper FAFSA.

PLEASE NOTE: It is recommended that you submit the FAFSA after you (and your parents, if applicable) have completed the current federal income tax forms (1040). If the tax forms are not complete, you may estimate the financial portion of the application in order to process your FAFSA in a timely manner.

Already completed the FAFSA?
If you already completed the FAFSA and didn’t include CVA as one of your college choices, call (800) 433-3243 or go on-line to www.fafsa.ed.gov to have a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR) sent to the CVA Financial Aid Office.

Verification
Your FAFSA may be selected for a process called verification. One out of every three applicants is selected for this process. If your application is selected, the CVA Financial Aid Office will contact you requesting the needed documents. Please note that your financial aid file will be placed in “hold” status until all the required information is received by the Financial Aid Office.

Prospective students  can get a preview of their total financial aid eligibility by completing our Net Price Calculator.