Yakima Valley College will host several financial aid workshops to help students and their families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA).

Upcoming Workshop Sessions

Yakima Campus
October 12, 2022 • November 9, 2022 • January 18, 2023 • February 15, 2023
2 – 6 p.m.
Deccio Higher Education Center, Building #8, Room 236

Grandview Campus
October 20, 2022 • November 3 & 17, 2022 • December 1, 2022 • January 26, 2023 • February 23, 2023
1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Grandview Main, Building #56, Room 123

Virtual Sessions
October 26, 2022 • December 7, 2022 • February 1, 2023 • March 1, 2023
2 – 6 p.m.
Join the virtual sessions online

What you need to bring

  • 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, 1999, bring both their parent(s) and their own 2022 income data (W-2s or year-end pay stub and/or 2020 tax return)
  • If born before January 1999, are married, have dependents they support or are active in or a veteran of the U.S. armed services, bring their 2022 income data (W-2s or 2021 tax return)
  • A valid email address for establishing Federal Student Aid ID (FSA-ID)
  • Their tax return and W-2s if employed in 2022

Parents/guardians should have available

  • Their own Social Security numbers and/or cards and dates of birth (if applicable)
  • Income tax returns for 2021. If this is not available, students and families can estimate the information using 2022 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.