Welcome to YVC!

Want to find out more about our academic programs? Looking for hands-on help with the admissions process? Learn more about upcoming admissions events at Yakima Valley College!

Interested in Beginning Studies at YVC?

Contact the college’s Admissions Office for assistance at admission@yvcc.edu or 509.574.4712.

Winter Quarter registration for part-time, non-degree/certificate-seeking students will take place December 26 – 29.

New students seeking a degree or certificate must complete their application online and pay the application fee for Spring Quarter 2024 admission by February 20.

Upcoming Admission Events

April 16 | April 17 
May 21 | May 22

 

FAFSA/WASFA Workshops

January 16 | February 13 | March 5 | April 16 | May 21  Grandview Campus
January 24 | February 21 | March 6 | April 17 | May 22 Yakima Campus
January 18 |February 29 | March 4 | Virtual Sessions

Get help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) from YVC’s financial aid experts! Staff will be available to help answer questions from students and their families in both English and Spanish to help maximize the financial aid you receive. These workshops are open to the community and free of charge. Parents and guardians are strongly encouraged to attend with their student.

Food Provided to Participants

Participating students/families can enjoy free Tamales during the workshop or take them home for later.

Tamales are provided by Yakima Valley Partners for Education.

Event Information

Yakima Campus
Dates: January 24, February 21, March 6, April 17 and May 22
Event Details: 2 – 6 p.m. | Deccio Building #8, Rm 210

Campus de Yakima
24 de enero • 21 de febrero • 6 de marzo • 17 de abril • 22 de mayo

2 – 6 p.m. • Edificio Deccio #8, habitación numero 210

Grandview Campus
Dates: January 16, February 13 and March 5m, April 16 and May 31
Event Details:1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Grandview Main, Building #56, 123

Campus de Grandview
16 de enero, 24 de febrero , 5 de marzo, 16 de abril, 21 de Mayo
1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |  Edificio Principal de Grandview #56, habitación numero 123

Virtual Sessions
Dates: January 18 and February 29
Event Details: 2 – 6 p.m. | Join Virtual Sessions via Zoom

Sesiones Virtuales
18 de enero, 29 de febrero
2 – 6 p.m. | Únase a las sesiones virtuales a través de Zoom

More Information & What to Bring

The FAFSA is required to apply for federal financial assistance for higher education. Each year, the U.S. Department of Education provides more than $150 billion in grants, loans and work-study funds to students in need. In addition, many states and colleges use the FAFSA data to determine eligibility for state and institutional aid, and some private financial aid providers may use FAFSA information to determine whether students qualify for their aid.

The Washington College Grant offers expanded eligibility to include low-income, non-citizen students who meet the program’s eligibility requirements and satisfy the following residency criteria:

  • Have graduated from a Washington high school or obtained a GED (or will do so before beginning college),
  • Have lived in Washington for three years prior to, and continuously since, earning their high school diploma or equivalent, and
  • Sign an affidavit to file an application to become a permanent resident of the United States when eligible to apply.

Each student should have available:

  • Their Social Security number and/or card (if applicable)
  • DACA work authorization number and/or card (if applicable)
  • Driver’s license or state identification card (if applicable)
  • If born after January 1, 2000, bring both their parent(s) and their own 2023 income data (W-2s or year-end pay stub and/or 2022 tax return)
  • If born before January 2000, are married, have dependents they support or are active in or a veteran of the U.S. armed services, bring their 2023 income data (W-2s or 2022 tax return)
  • A valid email address for establishing Federal Student Aid ID (FSA-ID)
  • Their tax return and W-2s if employed in 2023

Parents/guardians should have available:

  • Their own Social Security numbers and/or cards and dates of birth (if applicable)
  • Income tax returns for 2022. If this is not available, students and families can estimate the information using 2023 year-to-date income information
  • A valid email address for establishing Federal Student Aid ID (FSA-ID)

These documents may not be available to all students, but do not let it discourage you from participating. Volunteers will be able to help get your FAFSA or WASFA application started with whatever information you can provide. All information and documents shared with volunteers will be kept private and confidential. Information will only be used to help students and families apply for financial aid

For more information call YVC’s Financial Aid Office at 509.574.4701 or 509.834.4502; learn more about financial aid at YVC online.