Apply for Financial Aid

To apply for financial aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at: FAFSA or Dreamer students must complete the California Dream Act Application online at: DREAM Application.

In order to electronically sign your FAFSA application, you must apply for a FSA ID username and password when logging in to FSA ID. All dependent students are required to have at least one parent apply for a FSA ID username and password.

Four simple steps

1. Student completes a new or renewal 2022-2023 (Fall 22, Spring 23, Summer 23) Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at FAFSA and use the federal school code # 001272.

2. In 7-10 days, San Bernardino Valley College will notify you via email once your FAFSA is received if additional documents are required to determine your financial aid eligibility.

Check your Student Email account and/or WebAdvisor (Self-Service) for any required documents that may need to be submitted to the Financial Aid Office. 

 3. Students must submit all required documentation to the SBVC Financial Aid Office as soon as possible. Most required documents can be downloaded online by clicking on the Online Forms. All student files are processed, in date order, based on the date the last document was received; processing may take a minimum of 8-10 weeks.

 4. Students must select a refund preference with BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc. More information can be found at BankMobile Disbursements Refund Choices

Get hands-on assistance completing your FAFSA or Dream Act application by attending a WORKSHOP HERE. 

NOW IS THE TIME TO COMPLETE YOUR 2023-2024 FAFSA APPLICATION!

Apply for the FAFSA now! March 2nd is the priority deadline. Go to www.fafsa.gov and submit your 2023-2024 FAFSA application which goes into effect the Fall 2023 semester. By completing your FAFSA application early the Financial Aid Office can determine your CA College Promise Grant eligibility automatically. No waiting in line required! If you meet eligibility requirements your CA College Promise Grant fee waiver will be applied to your account before the beginning of the Fall 2023 semester. Additionally, by applying early you may be considered for additional grant funding!

Students will be notified, via their SBVC email account and WebAdvisor, of required documentation needed for file processing by May 2023. Students must submit all required documentation before the Financial Aid Office can determine eligibility. 

DREAMERS - NOW IS THE TIME TO COMPLETE YOUR 2023-2024 DREAM ACT APPLICATION!

For students who are not a U.S. Citizen or Eligible Non-Citizen you may qualify for a CA College Promise Grant Fee Waiver, state grants and scholarships.  Determine your eligibility. 

Apply for the FAFSA now! March 2nd is the priority deadline. Go to https://dream.csac.ca.gov and submit your 2023-2024 Dream Act application which goes into affect the Fall 2023 semester. By completing your Dream Act application early your CA College Promise Grant fee waiver may be available before the beginning of the Fall 2023 semester.  

Please note, all CA Dreamer students must meet AB540 eligibility requirements, as determined by the Admissions and Records Office, to be considered for a CA College Promise Grant fee waiver.