Financial Aid -- FAFSA (Federal Student Aid), Sallie Mae Student Loans, California ETP, GI Bill
More student aid is available to you than ever before at Video Symphony.
Federal Pell Grants and Stafford Loans are now available to those who
qualify.
Federal Student Aid (via FAFSA) and private student loans can help you finance all or most of what you need to invest in your education at Video Symphony. Most of our students have used financial aid to cover some or all of their education expenses. We help you succeed in following your dream so that you make sound decisions that contribute to your long-term financial success.
You will receive personalized financial counseling from our Financial Aid Director to tailor a financial aid package suitable for your specific needs. The financial aid process is easy and our Director and our Admissions Representatives will guide you through it. And, it is all free. There's no cost to you.
With nothing to lose, start today to find out just how affordable your TV & film career education at Video Symphony can be.
Federal Financial Aid
To determine if Video Symphony can offer Pell Grants, Stafford Loans or any other federal financial aid at the time of your prospective enrollment, please contact the Admissions or Financial Aid Department.
SLM Financial Career Student Loans
Video Symphony is an approved institution for SLM Financial Loans (previously known as "Sallie Mae"). Eligible students may apply for Career Loans. To qualify, you must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or a permanent resident and must be creditworthy. If you have no credit or a poor credit history, you may still qualify for a loan by applying with a creditworthy co-borrower. The minimum amount you can borrow for Video Symphony training is $3,000, and you can borrow up to the total cost of the education plus $6,000 or 60% (whichever is less) for living expenses.
CLC Premier Loan
Video Symphony is an approved institution for the CLC Premier Loan, which is a private loan offering from College Loan Corporation. With a fast online process, competitive rates and flexible terms, the CLC Premier Loan can help you bridge the gap between federal aid and college costs. If approved, you may borrow up to the full cost of attendance, minus other aid you have received. This includes living expenses for rent, utilities, and more.
IATSE and NABET Union Subsidies
The Motion Picture Editors Guild (IATSE Local 700) has been allied closely with Video Symphony for many years. Training subsidies are sometimes available for Local 700 members, as well as NABET and IATSE Locals 695, 683 and 850 members. Members should contact Video Symphony for the latest information about
ETP (Employment Training Panel)
The State of California Employment Training Panel has awarded several contracts to Video Symphony since 1998 to provide subsidized training to California editors and effects artists who seek to enhance their professional skills. The contracts help California-based companies, and employees interested in learning more may contact our ETP Coordinator via our contact form.
Vocational Rehabilitation
Injured workers who are entitled to retraining services through their worker's compensation insurance carrier or their State Department of Rehabilitation may qualify for training at Video Symphony. Video Symphony counselors work with rehabilitation counselors and their clients to determine appropriate retraining programs. Contact Video Symphony directly, or advise your counselor to contact us so that we can develop a retraining program for you.
GI Bill (Title 38)
Video Symphony has been approved for the training of veterans and eligible persons under the provisions of Title 38, United States Code, commonly referred to as the "GI Bill". Veterans can now receive GI Bill financing to advance their job skills in video and audio editing for the television and film industries. Active duty personnel can now make plans to take advantage of this valuable educational benefit when they return to civilian life. Please contact us for more information.
