FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Please see the list of some of the most frequently asked questions we have received.  As more questions arise and/or we receive additional guidance, we will update our list.*

Is the 金融援助 Office closed?

No, The 金融援助 Office remains open and ready to assist you via phone and on-line methods.  请参阅我们的 网站 for the latest announcements, office hours and contact numbers.

I do not have a laptop for online courses, what can I do?

The 澳门皇家赌城在线大学 图书馆 provides an 设备外借图书馆 for students to borrow a laptop, hotspot, and other equipment, 

The 金融援助 Office has a limited number of “VC Student Emergency 奖助金”.  请参阅我们的 网站 了解更多信息.

I just completed my financial aid requirements; will I receive a financial aid offer letter if I am eligible?

是的. 它是 极其重要的 that once all requirements are completed, you monitor your MyVCCCD portal weekly for updates on your status.

If eligible, an 电子邮件 notification will be sent to your MyVCCCD学生门户网站 once your file review process is complete.

Is it too late to 应用 for financial aid?

No. Financial aid applications for this academic year can be completed up until June 30th. We strongly encourage you to 应用 今天. 

What is the deadline to submit a Satisfactory Academic Appeal for to the 金融援助 Office?

请参阅我们的 网站 了解更多信息.

I need to 应用 for a Federal Direct Loan.  Where can I obtain information and what is the deadline to submit a request?

Federal Direct Loan information can be found on our 网页.  

What happens if I am unable to continue attending school?

We strongly recommend you talk with your instructor(s) before you withdraw from your class(es).  We also ask you to contact the 金融援助 Office so we can discuss how this will affect your current and/or future financial aid eligibility.  最后, we recommend you speak to your academic counselor and the 招生 and 记录 Office to discuss any other alternatives that may be available.

Will I have to repay my financial aid if I stop attending, completely withdraw or fail all of my classes this semester?

如果你停止参加, completely withdraw or fail all of your classes, you may not be eligible for the full amount of financial aid funds that you were originally scheduled to receive.

The 金融援助 Office will determine the amount of aid you have “earned” and/or the amount you may owe.  看到 Return of Title IV Funds (R2T4) 了解更多信息.

Can I use my financial aid to purchase a computer/laptop?

是的.  Your financial aid can be used to purchase a computer/laptop to help you with your educational needs.

Is there financial aid available to me if I lose my job or income due to the coronavirus closures?

是的.  The 金融援助 Office can assist you with your financial aid application or help you identify additional resources that may be available to you.
 

Does 澳门皇家赌城在线大学 provide help in obtaining 食物 or other school essentials?

是的, the Basic Needs Center is open and ready to serve you. The VC Food Pantry is located in the BCS building (next to the 金融援助 Computer Lab).  

The VC基本需求办公室 can also provide assistance in 应用ing for CalFresh (formerly known as SNAP)

看到 基本需要办事处 了解更多信息.

*Subject to change without notice