Financial Aid

Paying for College

Paying for college can be one of the toughest parts of earning your degree—but it doesn’t have to be. We’re here to help you obtain financial aid to accomplish your goals and fulfill your dreams. If you qualify, a variety of grants and loans are available. The process is not difficult but requires you to apply for aid and respond to our information requests in a timely manner.

Current students and those who have applied for admission can access information about their aid application and financial awards by logging into their ctcLink Student Homepage and selecting the Financial Aid tile.

Types of Financial Aid

Financing a college education is an investment in the future. Federal and state financial aid programs, as well as privately funded scholarships, are designed to provide additional financial resources for students who are serious about attending Yakima Valley College but do not have adequate resources to pay the full cost of attendance on their own. YVC offers several kinds of financial aid which include: