FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND SUPPORT
GENERAL RESOURCES AND SUPPORT
TUITION AND FEES Residency (see Residency Policy) is the basis for assessing tuition rates. Tuition and Fees may be added or altered only by action of the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustee reserves the right to change at any time without prior notice. See current tuition and fees. Information regarding tuition waivers is available here. FINANCIAL AID Determining how to pay for college may feel like a daunting task. The Financial Aid Office can guide you through the process of applying for and receiving financial assistance which includes grants, scholarships, student employment, and direct student loans. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) typically becomes available on October 1. All students planning to enroll in an eligible degree or certificate program should apply. Visit www.iecc.edu/financial for the most up-to-date information on Wabash Valley College’s financial aid processes; however, any new federal, state, and/or local legislation will always supersede our information. Scholarships for Wabash Valley College are available at https://www.iecc.edu/wvc/scholarships . You can also visit our office located in Main Hall inside Student Services. Here you can find Trina Dunkel, Coordinator of Financial Aid. VETERANS’ ASSISTANTS Wabash Valley College, a Servicemembers Opportunity College, truly appreciates the commitment and sacrifices made by our military and their families. Trina Dunkel is on hand to answer questions related to transferring military experience into college credit, assist with veterans’ educational benefits, or provide general information. See the Veterans/Military tab at https://www.iecc.edu/ financial for more information, including details on benefits available from both federal and state programs. STUDENT BENEFITS NAVIGATOR Students are encouraged to reach out to the student benefits navigator at their college for assistance securing services and resources available at IECC or from federal, state, and local agencies. Those seeking help will be connected to resources for which they may qualify, such as food, housing, scholarships, etc. Students for whom English is not their first language may also benefit from this additional support. BUSINESS OFFICE The Business Office handles the financial aspects of your student account. Contact Lyn Huey in Main Hall to inquire and resolve any questions pertaining to your financial obligations at Wabash Valley College. PAYMENTS Tuition and fees may be paid online through Entrata via Nelnet, by mail, phone, or in person at the WVC Business Office. Credit cards accepted include MasterCard, Visa, and Discover. Contact the WVC Business Office, 618-262-8641 ext. 3131. FINANCIAL HOLDS A hold will be placed on a student account when an outstanding balance remains unpaid. REFUNDS Students may be entitled to a full refund of tuition if deadlines are met. See Tuition Refunds. For information regarding Textbook refunds, click here. 12
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Wabash Valley College has a comprehensive emergency preparedness program for emergency situations. Emergency Procedures In case of emergency, several scenarios are outlined here: https://www.iecc.edu/emergencyplans Emergency Alerts When you create an Entrata account you will be automatically registered for alerts to your IECC email account. You may additionally opt in for text messages or include another email account. To do so, go to Entrata, select the Alerts tab, and follow the instructions. Your parents and others may sign-up at https://www.iecc.edu/alerts. Activation for alerts will take approximately 24 hours. While there is no direct cost for signing up for this text message service, you may be charged a text message fee by your cell phone provider. Please check your cell phone plan to understand the costs you may incur using this service. Emergency Closings When the safety of students is threatened due to inclement weather or other emergencies, Wabash Valley College will be closed or classes canceled/delayed. Local elementary and high school closings do not dictate Wabash Valley College closures. If no announcement is made from Wabash Valley College, classes will meet as usual. Cancellation of day classes does not necessarily affect evening classes. Announcements regarding evening classes will be made prior to 4 p.m., if at all possible. Notifications of emergencies and unexpected closings are broadcast via the IECC Alert System, posted on www.iecc.edu/wvc, Facebook, and Twitter. Administration will attempt to notify media outlets prior to the 6 a.m. news on the day of the closing/interruption. BULLETIN BOARD POSTINGS Materials posted on bulletin boards at Wabash Valley College need to be approved by Marketing prior to being posted. Usage of any logos for Wabash Valley College need prior approval of the Marketing Department. WARRIOR GRILL The Warrior Grill, open from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, is located in the Student Center and offers a variety of food. Students can find salads, an array of fast foods, as well as full meals, snacks, and breakfast fare. https://www.iecc.edu/wvc/student-life/warrior-grill MEAL PLANS There are 4 levels of Dining Dollar Meal Plans for students to purchase in the Business Office. Meal plan purchases are Pell eligible. For more information and to view the plans, visit https://www.iecc.edu/mealplans.
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