Financial Aid & Scholarships

Before deciding to enter college, many students wonder how they will pay for their education. Good news! Tuition at Victoria College is very affordable, and students have access to a number of financial aid options to help pay for school.

In order to explore all available financial aid options, it is important to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form with VC's Financial Aid Office. The FAFSA information is used to determine financial aid eligibility for grants, loans, and many scholarships.

FAFSA on the Web Nights

Victoria College's Financial Aid Office periodically hosts FAFSA on the Web Nights to assist current and potential students with filling out the FAFSA application. The following FAFSA on the Web Nights are currently scheduled:

  • Tuesday, March 6, from 3:00 to 7:30 p.m. – Calhoun Center
  • Wednesday, March 7, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Gonzales Center
  • Thursday, March 8, from 3:00 to 7:30 p.m. – Victoria Campus located in the Health Science Center, Room 123

IMPORTANT: If you plan to attend a FAFSA on the Web Night, please review the complete lists of documents you should bring with you.

Types of Financial Aid

Grants
Grants may be obtained through the government, such as the Federal Pell Grant, or from state educational agencies. Grants help pay for college and do not need to be repaid after graduation.

Scholarships
In addition to scholarships available from local businesses, civic organizations, and through the Victoria College Foundation, students have access to literally thousands of scholarship opportunities via the Internet.

Loans
Student loans can be used to help pay for college without requiring cash up front. All loans are required to be repaid, but student loan interest rates are low, and flexible repayment plans are available.

Other Financial Aid Options
Financial assistance for workforce training programs at VC is available through other organizations, including the Workforce Solutions Golden Crescent office.

Apply for Financial Aid in 3 Easy Steps

  1. First, make sure you have applied for admission to Victoria College via the ApplyTexas website
  2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. The FAFSA information is used to determine financial aid eligibility for grants, loans, and many scholarships.
  3. Once admitted into VC, use the Pirate Portal to monitor your financial aid status, accept awards and complete the scholarship survey.

Financial Aid Tutorial

Use this tutorial as a guide when applying for financial aid. 

NetPrice Calculator

Students can use the NetPrice calculator to get a preliminary estimate of federal and institutional aid eligibility.

Forms & Important Dates  

  • 2011-2012 Award Year Priority Deadline
    • Summer 2012- March 15, 2012
  • 2012-2013 Award Year Priority Deadline
    • Fall 2012- April 15, 2012
    • Spring 2013- Oct. 15, 2012
    • Summer 2013- March 15, 2013
  • Scholarship applications are accepted throughout the year

Students are encouraged to submit all required paperwork as soon as possible.

Contact the Financial Aid Office

Phone: (361) 572-6415
Fax: (361) 572-6493
Email: finaid@victoriacollege.edu

Office Location:
Victoria College
Student Services Building Room 108
2200 E. Red River
Victoria, TX 77901

Appointments are available if you need assistance in completing financial aid forms or answers to questions. All forms should be picked up in advance of the appointment and all material read and completed to the extent possible before the appointed time.

Financial Aid Office Hours

Fall & Spring Office Hours
Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The Financial Aid Office is closed every Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. for training and staff development.

Summer Office Hours
Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Closed on Fridays

 

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