Victory High School - Financial Aid

Types of Financial Aid:

Grants - Grants are FREE and do not need to be repaid.
Scholarships - Apply for scholarships each Spring at VHS. Do not need to be repaid.
Workstudy - This program will help students earn money while working in college.
Loans - Student and Parent Federal Loans. Must be repaid.
Waived Fees
Book Vouchers

Types of Aid

Financial Aid - FAFSA

The 2023-2024 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) becomes available on October 1, 2023 and must be completed by March 1, 2024 in order to be eligible for a Cal Grant and receive priority for free tuition. Many students do not realize that they qualify for Financial Aid benefits. It is recommended that every student complete their FAFSA form in order to qualify for specific financial aid. (Please be sure to listen for school announcements re: VHS FAFSA Workshops.)

STEP 1: Watch this FAFSA INFORMATIONAL VIDEO before you begin.

To complete your FAFSA, you will need the following information:

Your Social Security Number. Your Parents/Guardians must also provide their Social Security Numbers.
A FSA ID to sign electronically (Click on link to learn how to create an ID) ** Parents will also needs to create their own FSA ID.
Your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
Your federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned. (Note: You may be able to transfer your federal tax return information into your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.)
Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
Records of untaxed income (if applicable)

STEP 2: Please click on FAFSA to begin the process. (NOTE: The FAFSA is a FREE Application. If you are asked to pay a fee, you are not on the official federal website.)

7 Easy Steps to the FAFSA

FAFSA FAQ's

Answers to Common Questions About the FAFSA
Dependent or Independent? - Most high school students will be considered dependents regardless of whether or not their parents are willing to help pay for college. If you are unsure of your status, check out this form.
Who Is My Parent? - Help in identifying whose financial information to use.
Everything FAFSA - This 98 page document will make you the expert you never wanted to be.

WHY IS THE FAFSA IMPORTANT?

In addition to qualifying you for Federal and State Financial Aid, many schools also use your FAFSA information to qualify you for their institutional aid.

CA DREAM ACT

If you are a Non-Resident of the U.S., you may be eligible for Financial Aid through the California Dream Act.

cal grant information

claim your cal grant with
California STudent Aid commission

note: These forms must be emailed or postmarked by September 3, 2024 to be considered on time. Students who miss the deadline may appeal for late consideration.

cal grant information

claim your cal grant with
California STudent Aid commission

note: These forms must be emailed or postmarked by September 3, 2024 to be considered on time. Students who miss the deadline may appeal for late consideration.

STEP 1: California Student Aid Commission Cal Grant Process Overview

STEP 2: Students must log into the CSAC website to create Username and Password

STEP 3: Fill out Student GPA Verification Form and submit to VHS Registrar in Main Office.

STEP 4: Follow up with Registrar to confirm GPA Verification Form has been sent to chosen College.

Financial Aid