Page 35 of Antelope Valley College 1996-1997 Catalog by Antelope Valley Community College Lancaster California

34 Campus Services Extended Opportunity Program and Services Ext. 260 The Extended Opportunity program and Services Office receives State and District funding to help low income s t u d e n t s w h o c a n n o t a f f o r d t h e increasingly high cost of acquiring a higher education, and those who have the ability to succeed in college but require extra help in certain academic areas. The staff consists of professional, paraprofessional, and student assistant workers who are genuinely concerned with the academic success and personal development of each student in the program. The EOPS Office provides supportive service programs to maximize the chances for a student to achieve his/her own educational or vocational objectives. In order to receive immediate consideration for both financial aid and supportive assistance from the EOPS program, applications should be turned in at least three weeks prior to the beginning of Fall or Spring Semesters. Applications are available at the EOPS Office and the Financial Aid Office in the Student Services Center. Financial Aid Ext. 263 The purpose of the financial aid program is to provide financial assistance to students who, without such aid, would be unable to attend Antelope Valley College. It is directed toward insuring that a student will not be denied a college education because of lack of personal resources. Although it is expected that students and parents will make a maximum effort to meet the cost of education, financial aid is available to fill the gap between family resources and the annual academic expenses. Financial aid is available from various sources such as federal and state programs, community organizations, and individual donors. Aid can be awarded in the form of grants, loans, college workstudy employment, scholarships, or a combination of these. The amount of financial aid awarded to students is determined by the difference between their educational expenses and the financial contribution their families can make toward these expenses. General Eligibility Requirements Financial aid programs are available only to students who meet the following eligibility requirements: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. A student must be a United States citizen or an eligible noncitizen. A student must demonstrate financial need. A student must be enrolled in an eligible program. A male born after December31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service. Applications can be obtained at the local post office. A student must be an undergraduate enrolled in an eligible program which leads to a degree or a one to two-year program leading to a certificate. A student may not owe a refund on any grant received from any college or be in default on a federal loan. A student must maintain satisfactory academic progress by maintaining at least a 2.0 GPA and by completing the minimum number of units required each academic year. A student must have a complete file in the Financial Aid Office to be considered for any program. Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step in applying for financial aid. Complete information on the available sources of financial aid at AVC can be obtained in the Financial Aid Office located in the Student Services Center. 1. 2. Federal Student Financial Aid Programs Pen Grants To receive a Pen Grant a student must be enrolled in an undergraduate program. Awards range from $400 to $2,300 for the school year (two semesters). Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) This is awarded to students with exceptional financial need. Due to very limited funds these awards are generally $200. 3. 4. 5. 1. College Work-Study (CWS) This program provides jobs for students who have a need and must earn a portion of their educational expenses. The purpose of this program is to promote the part-time employment of college students. Jobs are available on campus as teacher aides, library assistants, cafeteria helpers, and clerks. A student may not begin work until he/ she has been processed by the Human Resources Office. Stafford Loans (SL) These are lowinterest loans made by a lender such as a bank or credit union. A student may borrow up to $2,625 each school year and repayment begins six months after the borrower ceases to be enrolled at least half-time. The current interest rate is 8%. Antelope Valley College only allows students to apply for two SLs while attending AVC. Bureau of Indian Affairs Grant (BIA) These are awarded to students with financial need who are at least onequarter Indian and have proof of tribal affiliation. Students must be enrolled full time. State Programs Board of Governors Grant (BOGG) - This grant pays the mandatory college enrollment fee required by the State of California. This is a grant program and does not require repayment. This grant can be processed quickly and students can register immediately for classes. To be eligible for the BOGG, a student must be a California resident and have already qualified for financial aid such as the Pen Grant, Cal Grant, or other need based aid. Additional criteria include the following: students or their families must be receiving AFDC (Aid to Families with Dependent Children), SSI (Supplemental Security Income), or General Assistance/General Relief, or the student must meet the income limit based on family size. For example, a family of four must have had an adjusted gross income for last year of less than $17,000. Students should come to the Financial Aid Office in the month prior to registration to apply for this grant.

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