More than $600,000 in Scholarships AVAILABLE to Ventura College students! Apply Now!
Getting Started
There are a number of ways for students at Ventura College to receive support towards the pursuit of their educational and career goals. The Ventura College Foundation backs several programs that are designed to provide both direct and indirect support for Ventura College students. These programs include the Textbook & Equipment Lending Library, the VC Promise, Veterans Emergency Grants, and an array of scholarships.
Scholarships
More than 400 scholarships are available to Ventura College students who would benefit from the financial support and are ready and able to achieve their goals.
Textbook & Equipment Support
The Ventura College Foundation's Textbook & Equipment Lending Program is a partnership with Ventura College's Library and gives students the opportunity to check out textbooks and equipment such as Chrome Books, mobile hotspots, graphing calculators, and webcams to use for an entire semester, at no cost to them.
VC Promise
VC Promise establishes a statewide Promise program that waives tuition fees for qualified first-year community college students who can now attend two consecutive school years at Ventura College tuition-free.
Veterans Emergency Grants
The Jordana Ybarra-Telias Emergency Grant program provides emergency mini-grants for veteran students to help pay for such expenses as medical bills, rent, utilities, and car repairs. The goal is to not let a financial emergency prevent veterans from focusing on their studies.
Equity and Anti-racism
Ventura College Foundation is committed to ensuring that Ventura College is a safe and welcoming campus for students of all abilities, races, religions, genders, and sexual orientations and that every student is afforded equitable opportunities to succeed. Learn about the many ways we are working to close opportunity gaps and ensure success for all students!
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BASIC NEEDS
The Ventura College Basic Needs Center is dedicated to addressing critical areas such as food security, housing assistance, transportation, mental wellness, and financial support to empower our students to thrive. The VC Basic Needs Center is conveniently situated in the BCS (Bookstore and Campus Services) Building, next to the VC Bookstore. The center is open during regular office hours to serve all Ventura College students.
"When I found out that I was awarded a scholarship, I was shocked. It was great to know someone heard my story and believed in my potential."
Anthony Schoenfeld
U.S. Veteran, Current VC Student & Scholarship Recipient 16/17, 17/18
"The Foundation's support has allowed me to become a role model for my two younger sisters. They know they can achieve anything they want to because of the programs that the Foundation offers."
Abraham Medel Morales
VC Alumnus & Scholarship Recipient 16/17, 17/18
"With the Ventura College Promise, I am able to make my education my priority."
Tatiana Juarez
Promise Student 15/16
"The scholarships change the emotional state of the student. I had never received a financial gift before, and certainly not from total strangers. This was amazing. This reinforced my own faith in myself."
Eliza Viera
VC Alumnus & Scholarship Recipient 12/13
"The assistance I received from the Foundation Scholarships and Grants allowed me to not think about my financial hardship of putting myself through school and to concentrate and focus on my educational goal of becoming a nurse."