Financial Need:  CVA awards financial aid based on financial need. Need is determined by FACTS. CVA typically does not meet 100% of that need.

 Priorities:  Consideration for financial aid dollars is given below. See below for deadlines.

1. Applications from current students who have completed all necessary requirements on time.

2. New applications from candidates accepted by the Admissions Committee.

Financial Aid Cycle:  All awards are reconsidered annually and all paperwork must be completed each year.  Once a student has been granted financial aid, his/her parents may assume that the aid will continue unless there are reasons for a reevaluation by CVA.  CVA reserves the right to reevaluate an award based on an improved financial situation or a student’s unsatisfactory record of achievement or attitude. 

Divided Families:   If the parents are divorced, the parent responsible for payment of the tuition should complete and sign the FACTS application. If each of the divorced parents is responsible for a portion of the tuition, each parent should complete a separate application and indicate the portion of tuition for which he/she is responsible.

Interview:  A financial interview is not a requirement for recipients of financial aid.  However, we encourage a family to schedule a meeting with a Director of Admissions if there are specific questions to be answered.

Awards:  Financial aid is awarded in the form of grants.

Appeals Procedure:  If you have questions about your financial aid award, you should feel free to contact the Business Office to discuss your situation or unusual circumstance.  CVA requests that you write a letter stating the situation and this information will be submitted back to the Financial Aid Committee for consideration.

We sincerely look forward to working with you.

 If you would like more information contact Dawn Smith, Director of Admissions.