Ventura College feels a special responsibility for out-of-area student-athletes. The first year at any junior college is especially tough, and unfortunately, because of California laws, COA regulations, and time constraints on an already over-worked staff, we are not able to offer you much assistance. However, we will do all we can, legally, in helping you with living arrangements and guiding you to employment opportunities. The Educational Opportunity Program, Financial Aid, and Administration offices are very supportive and helpful.

You can be successful at Ventura College if you have the desire and work ethic, but it takes a lot of planning and organization. It’s also imperative that you get help from home and have the full financial aid package. When all is said and done, the responsibility is yours.

Choosing to attend Ventura College can be an excellent decision as you pursue your dream of attaining a football scholarship. Many out-of-the-area athletes in the past few years, who were on their own, graduated from Ventura College and their goals have been fulfilled. These athletes are mentioned by name in the “Previous Athletes” page.

Support System-

FINANCIAL AID:
Phone or contact your high school or local college or use the Internet. It takes about 3-6 weeks to receive once you apply.

APPLY BY INTERNET: www.venturacollege.edu

EOPS OFFICE:
They can help you attain books and counsel you on the different services that can help you achieve success. You must be a California resident first.

Registration Fees -

* A Student Surcharge of $14 per unit unless they meet one of the exemptions listed below pursuant to Ed Code §76141:

• Students must demonstrate economic hardship.
• Be a victim of persecution in the country in which the student is a resident.

** An Application Fee of $50 which covers the cost of federally-mandated documentation. Students are required to pay the fee unless they meet one of the exemptions listed below pursuant to Ed Code §76142:

• Student must demonstrate economic hardship.
• Be a victim of persecution in the country in which the student is a resident.

• students enrolled in non-credit courses; courses held at East Campus;
• students who are recipients of benefits under Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program;
• students on the Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Program (SSI/SSP);
• students on a General Assistance Program.

You become a California resident one year after you sign a rental agreement and get a California driver’s license.

Jobs-

Jobs are plentiful in this area. Most are found by word of mouth and with the help of teammates. If you are eligible for financial aid, you are eligible for an on-campus job. Football does not have job placement; jobs are attained through the college.

Food-

There are about seven markets and fifteen restaurants within a seven-mile radius of Ventura College and a typical cafeteria right on campus.

Living Arrangements-

Housing costs vary considerably (amounts are per month for 1 person):

Further description of Fees and other Charges such as Parking Permits can be found at the Ventura College Fees webpage (http://www.venturacollege.edu/apply_enroll/paying_for_college/fees.shtml)