Financial Assistance Office

Announcement The FAFSA for the 2025-2026 School Year opened December 1, 2024
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2025-2026 school year opened up on December 1, 2024. Funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so don't delay! For assistance in completing your FAFSA, contact the Financial Assistance Office or schedule an appointment Click here to schedule an appointment To fill out the FAFSA visit www.fafsa.gov.

Announcement

The FAFSA for the 2025-2026 School Year opened December 1, 2024

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2025-2026 school year opened up on December 1, 2024. Funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so don't delay! For assistance in completing your FAFSA, contact the Financial Assistance Office or schedule an appointment Click here to schedule an appointment

To fill out the FAFSA visit www.fafsa.gov.

Mission Statement and Goals

The SVCC Office of Financial Assistance enhances learning by educating and assisting our students and community with their academically related expenses thereby helping them achieve their educational goals.

Identify and remediate financial barriers to student access to higher education.
Partner with the community to improve college readiness by providing financial literacy information about potential governmental, institutional, and private funding sources.
Promote effective student money and debt management.
Expand and enhance opportunities for student employment.

SVCC School Code: 001752

Whats Available

How to Apply

Consumer Information

Policies and Procedures

Office Hours

Regular Hours

Monday *
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday - Thursday *
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday *
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Summer Hours

Monday *
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday - Thursday *
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday
Closed

* Monday - Friday: Available for In-Person, Google Video Conference and Telephone

Contact Information
Mailing Address: Sauk Valley Community College Office of Financial Assistance, 173 Il Route 2, Dixon, IL 61021
Phone: (815) 835-6339	Fax: (815) 456-4232	Email: fa@svcc.edu

Staff Listing
Name	Title	Phone	Office	Email
Kissee, Cassandra	Financial Assistance Advisor - Loans and MAP	815-835-6321 or ext. 321	1E29	cassandra.kissee@svcc.edu
Schultz, Jennifer A.	Director of Financial Assistance and Benefits Navigator	815-835-6405 or ext. 405	1E37	jennifer.a.schultz@svcc.edu
Valdez, Eric P.	Financial Assistance Advisor and Coordinator of Veteran's Services	815-835-6315 or ext. 315	1E27	eric.p.valdez@svcc.edu
Whittenberg, Kari J.	Financial Assistance Advisor - Scholarships and Workstudy	815-835-6420 or ext. 420	1E33	k.j.whittenberg@svcc.edu

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