Overview.
Evergreen Valley College is excited to offer free tuition, zero student fees and Fifteen4Free for the Spring 2024 semester.
Free tuition and zero student fees: Must register for at least six units. This offer applies to all in-state, first time, continuing, and returning students, including high school students, who are California residents or AB540.
Fifteen4Free is an exciting opportunity for eligible students who take 15 or more units in the Spring 2024 semester to receive up to $1,500 credit for the EVC campus bookstore to cover textbooks and course materials.
All students need to apply for financial aid in order to be considered for free tuition, zero student fees and Fifteen4Free for Spring 2024.
See Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) below for more information.
Free Tuition FAQs
General Information
What steps must be taken to qualify for free tuition and zero student fees?
Students must apply for admission, apply for financial aid, and register for 6 or more units for Spring 2024.
Is free tuition and zero student fees only applicable for Spring 2024?
Yes, free tuition and zero student fees only applies for Spring 2024. It does not apply for Intersession 2024.
What happens if students owe a fee from previous terms?
Students must pay fees for previous terms. The offer of free tuition and zero student fees only applies to Spring 2024.
What is the deadline to apply for free tuition and zero student fees?
The deadline to apply for free tuition and zero student fees is Sunday, February 11, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.
What happens if a student misses the deadline?
Students who miss the deadline will not be eligible for free tuition or zero student fees for Spring 2024.
Eligibility
Who is eligible for free tuition and zero student fees?
This applies to all California and in-state first-time, continuing, and returning students including high school students.
How will I know if I will receive free tuition and zero student fees?
Beginning Monday, January 22, 2024 we will begin checking students eligibility requirements to determine who is eligible for free tuition and zero student fees. Eligible students with a balance due will receive a credit on their account. The credit will remove the cost of tuition and fees for Spring 2024. Students can log into Self Service – Student Finance to check their balance.
Must students be California residents, in-state students or AB540 to quality for free tuition and zero student fees?
Yes. Students must be California residents or in-state students to quality for free tuition and zero student fees. Students who are designated as AB540 students by the Admissions & Records Office are also eligible.
Are high school students eligible for free tuition and zero student fees?
Yes. High school students enrolled in dual enrollment are eligible for free tuition and zero student fees.
Are out-of-state students eligible for free tuition and zero student fees?
No. Out-of-state students are not eligible for free tuition or zero student fees.
Are international students eligible for free tuition and zero student fees?
No. International students are not eligible for free tuition and zero student fees.
Admission Application
How do students apply for admission to Evergreen Valley College?
Apply for admission through CCCApply. This step only applies to new students or students who have taken a break from Evergreen Valley College for more than two semesters.
Can I apply in-person or with a paper application?
Yes. Students may apply in person or with a paper application.
How much does it cost to apply for admission to Evergreen Valley College?
It is free to apply for admission to Evergreen Valley College.
Financial Aid
Do students need to apply for financial aid?
Yes, all students need to apply for financial aid in order to be considered for free tuition and zero student fees for Spring 2024.
What award year do I need to submit a financial aid application for?
Students must submit a financial aid application for the 2023-2024 Award Year.
How do students apply for financial aid?
Apply for financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the California Dream Act Application, or the California College Promise Grant application for the 2023-2024 Award year.
Will students who receive free tuition and zero student fees forfeit the rest of their financial aid award?
No. Eligible students will receive federal and state-based financial aid in addition to free tuition and zero student fees for Spring 2024.
What is the deadline to apply for financial aid to be eligible for free tuition and zero student fees for Spring 2024?
The deadline to apply for financial aid for free tuition and zero student fees is February 11, 2024, at 11:59 p.m
Course Registration
How do students register for classes?
Students may register for classes through Self - Service, the online student portal.
Do students need to register for 6 or more units to quality for free tuition and zero student fees for Spring 2024?
Yes. Students need to register for 6 or more units for Spring 2024.
Do noncredit courses count towards the 6 unit minimum enrollment?
No. Noncredit courses do not count towards the 6 unit minimum enrollment.
Can high school students take more than 11 units and qualify for free tuition and zero student fees?
Yes. High School students must have approval from their high school to enroll in more than 11 units. High School students must submit a Special Admit Form to Admissions and Records.
What is the deadline to register for classes for Spring 2024 to be eligible for free tuition and zero student fees?
Students must register for classes for Spring 2024 by February 11, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Eligible units for free tuition and zero student fees is based on units enrolled in on Monday, February 12, 2024.
Fees
What fees are covered by the free tuition and zero student fees offer for Spring 2024?
Tuition (also known as Enrollment Fee), health services fee, student activity fee, student representation fee, and VTA EcoPass fee (bus pass) will be covered for Spring 2024 only.
Are parking fees covered by the free tuition and zero student fees offer for Spring 2024?
Yes. Students who purchased a parking permit will receive a refund if they are eligible for the free tuition and zero fees for Spring 2024.
Will students who paid for tuition and student fees be eligible for a refund if they are eligible for free tuition and zero student fees?
Yes. Students will receive a refund for the tuition and student fees paid prior to being eligible for free tuition and zero student fees for Spring 2024.
Fifteen4Free FAQs
General Information
What is Fifteen4Free?
Fifteen4Free is an exciting opportunity for eligible students who take 15 or more units in the Spring 2024 semester to receive up to $1,500 credit for the EVC campus bookstore to cover textbooks and course materials. Students must use the voucher at the bookstore by Monday, March 1, 2024.
- What steps must be taken to qualify for Fifteen4Free?
Students must apply for admission, apply for financial aid, and register for 15 or more units at EVC for Spring 2024. Wait-list courses do not qualify.
- Is Fifteen4Free only applicable for Spring 2024?
Yes, Fifteen4Free only applies for Spring 2024.
- What happens if students owe a fee from previous terms?
Students must pay fees owed for previous terms.
- What is the deadline to apply for Fifteen4Free?
The deadline for eligibility for Fifteen4Free is Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
- What happens if a student misses the deadline?
Students who miss the deadline will not be eligible for Fifteen4Free.
Eligibility
- Who is eligible for Fifteen4Free?
This applies to all California and in-state first-time, continuing, and returning students. This includes high school students. Students must have an EVC Academic Program (Major) only. Students with a SJCC program will not be eligible.
- How will I know if I will receive Fifteen4Free?
Students will be notified by EVC Financial Aid Office no later than January 26 by e-mail with award notification and instructions, if all requirements are met.
- Must students be California residents, in-state students or AB540 to qualify for Fifteen4Free?
Yes. Students must be California residents or in-state students to qualify for Fifteen4Free. Students who are designated as AB540 students by the Admissions & Records Office are also eligible.
- Are high school students eligible for Fifteen4Free?
Yes. High school students enrolled are eligible for Fifteen4Free.
- Are out-of-state students eligible for Fifteen4Free?
No. Out-of-state students are not eligible for Fifteen4Free.
- Are international students eligible for Fifteen4Free?
No. International students are not eligible for Fifteen4Free.
Admission Application
- How do students apply for admission to Evergreen Valley College?
Apply for admission through CCCApply. This step only applies to new students or students who have taken a break from Evergreen Valley College for more than two semesters.
- Can I apply in-person or with a paper application?
Yes. Students may apply in person or with a paper application.
- How much does it cost to apply for admission to Evergreen Valley College?
It is free to apply for admission to Evergreen Valley College.
Financial Aid
- Do students need to apply for financial aid?
Yes, all students need to apply for financial aid to be considered for free tuition, zero student fees and Fifteen4Free for Spring 2024.
- What award year do I need to submit a financial aid application for?
Students must submit a financial aid application for the 2023-2024 Award Year.
- How do students apply for financial aid?
Apply for financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the California Dream Act Application, or the California College Promise Grant application for the 2023-2024 Award year.
- Will students who receive Fifteen4Free forfeit the rest of their financial aid award?
Eligible students may receive federal and state-based financial aid in addition to Fifteen4Free for Spring 2024. *If you receive the Student Success Completion grant, you are not eligible for Fifteen4Free.
- What is the deadline to apply for financial aid to be eligible for Fifteen4Free for Spring 2024?
The deadline to apply for financial aid for Fifteen4Free is Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
Course Registration
- How do students register for classes?
Students may register for classes through Self Service, the online student portal.
- Do students need to register for 15 or more units to quality for Fifteen4Free for Spring 2024?
Yes. Students need to register for 15 or more units at EVC for Spring 2024.
- Do noncredit courses count towards the 15 unit minimum enrollment?
No. Noncredit courses do not count towards the 15 unit minimum enrollment.
- What is the deadline to register for classes for Spring 2024 to be eligible for Fifteen4Free?
Students must register for classes for Spring 2024 by Sunday, January 21, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.
5 Steps to Enroll
1. Apply
1. Apply
Thank you for your interest in making connections that count at Evergreen Valley College. Whether you are here in person or online, we are grateful that you have chosen Evergreen Valley College. We are committed to making sure your experience is as impactful as possible.
We have developed this quick step-by-step process to help guide you through the full application process and our team is here to help and support you.
Your first step to attending EVC is to apply to the college and obtain your Student Identification number (SID).
- How to Apply: Apply Online here
- Dual Enrollment ( K-12)
- Noncredit Education
EVC CCCApply Video: Applying to EVC as a New Student
2. Financial Aid
2. Financial Aid
EVC has a variety of financial aid options. To see which of the following grants and opportunities you may be eligible for, complete the Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- CA Promise Grant
- Pell Grant & FSEOG
- Work Study
- Direct Loans
- Cal Grant
California Dream Act applicants must complete the CA Dream Act Application. You may be eligible for:
- CA Promise Grant
- Cal Grant
- EOPS
3. Orientation
3. Orientation
An Orientation will provide you with general information regarding EVC's services and programs such as transfer and degree requirements, vocational programs, and student services, as well as academic expectations, facilities, and resources available to you. You are required to complete the orientation either online or in person.
- Create your Single Sign-On Account for EVC.
- Access the COMEVO Online New Student Orientation: English Version, Vietnamese Version, Spanish Version.
- To schedule an In-person Orientation, please call (408) 274-7900 ext. 6636 or 6285.
Note: Please bring all transcripts and/or test scores with you to the In-person orientation. In particular, we will need your high school transcripts if you are a recent high school graduate.
4. Counseling
4. Counseling
Our academic counselors are here to help you select the right classes for the current term, plan for future semesters, and assist you with the transfer process.
In preparation for your counseling appointment, ensure you’ve researched and identified your academic pathway.
- Arts and Media
- Behavioral Sciences and Humanities
- Health + Human Services
- Business
- Industrial Technology and Transportation
- STEM
You can make your appointment now with a counselor.
5. Register For Classes
5. Register For Classes
Now It’s time for you to register for your classes and get the required course materials! Click on the links below to register for classes and discover what textbooks are required for your courses.
You can buy your textbooks at the EVC bookstore or online. Our bookstore staff is ready to help you find the right books and all the pens, pencils and scantron forms you need.
- Register for your classes
- Waitlist Rules
- Students must meet prerequisite prior to being added to waitlist
- Students are not permitted to enroll and waitlist for multiple sections of the same course
- Students are not allowed to waitlist if a course conflict exists
Additional Questions: Do not hesitate to get in touch with EVC’s First Stop Center. Call or text 408-780-0420 or email getstarted@evc.edu.
Contact
Sarai Minjares
getstarted@evc.edu