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Eligibility Requirements for Financial Aid

For loans, scholarships, Federal and State grants.

To be eligible for federal financial aid, a student MUST:

1. Have a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED), or demonstrate the ability to benefit from instruction by passing the Asset Basic Skills Test through the Assessment and Testing Center.
2. Be enrolled in a degree or certificate program.
3. Demonstrate financial need. Need is the difference between the cost of education and what the student and/or parents are expected to contribute.
4. Be making satisfactory academic progress. See the Satisfactory Academic Progress policy for further information.
5. Be a U. S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen.
6. Have a Social Security Number
7. Be registered with Selective Service, if required.
8. Cannot be convicted of a drug related felony while being a recipient of federal student aid.

Financial Aid "Freeze Date"

The final amount of financial aid that you receive for a semester depends on the number of credits for which you are enrolled on the financial aid freeze date. Generally speaking, the financial aid freeze date occurs approximately seven calendar days after the start of the term. Please see the Financial Aid Calendar to review the freeze date for the upcoming term.

If you completely withdraw or stop attending your classes after you have received your financial aid, you may be required to repay a portion of the funds you received. Please read the Withdrawal/Repayment Policy for further details.

Visit the Department of Education's Web site for additional information of Federal Financial Aid eligibility.

Ineligible Programs to Receive Financial Aid

Students who are receiving financial aid are required to be working toward an eligible degree or certificate program. An eligible program must be 15 weeks or longer and 16 credits or more. The following is a list of Yavapai College programs/certificates that are ineligible and students will not be eligible for financial aid. These programs are subject to change. Please check the current catalog for a complete list of all degree and certificate programs offered at Yavapai College.

  • Computer Networking Technician Certificate
  • Child Development Associate Certificate
  • Basic Emergency Medical Technician Certificate
  • Health Information Technician Certificate
  • Medical Records Technician Certificate
  • Microsoft Office User Special Certificate
  • Phlebotomy Technician Certificate
  • Legal Office Clerk Certificate
  • Residential Building Technology Certificate
  • Small Business Entrepreneurship Certificate
  • Undecided
  • Weatherization & Energy Efficiency Certificate
  • Personal Interest
 

Financial Aid News & Updates


Recent Changes to SAP

The Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy for financial aid recipients will change at the end of the Spring 2012 semester. This change is due to new federal regulations. Click the graphic to learn more.

Financial Aid Status

Wondering about the status of your financial aid? Log into myYC and click on "My Financial Aid" to see up-to-date information.

Online Payment Plan

Yavapai College offers an online interest-free monthly payment plan. There is a $25.00 non-refundable set up fee required per semester. Log into myYC and click on "My Bills & Payments" to enroll.

Contact Us

  • Verde Financial Aid
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    1350 W. Mingus Ave, Cottonwood
  • Mon - Thurs, 8am - 5pm
  • Telephone (928) 634-6502
  • Fax (928) 634-6594