Student Financial Responsibility Agreement (SFRA)

At SVC, we believe it's important for students to feel informed and empowered about their financial responsibilities. As part of our commitment to transparency and your success, you may be asked to review and accept the Student Financial Responsibility Agreement (SFRA) each year.

This agreement is designed to help you understand your financial obligations when enrolling in classes and outlines the college’s policies.

It’s a simple way for you to acknowledge your financial responsibilities and be aware of what to expect if any issues arise. We're here to support you and ensure you have all the information you need to make informed decisions about your education.

Please note: The SFRA is an annual process, so students must accept by Winter quarter for the next academic year before registering for classes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most students enrolling in courses that charge tuition/fees will be required to complete the SFRA prior to their first registration for the year.

Some students, including those who are younger than 18 and those students who are not charged tuition, may be exempt from completing the form while they are in that status.

The SFRA must be completed once per year (summer through spring), or if changes to the current agreement are mandated.

If your status requires completion of the SFRA, you must review and accept it annually to register for classes.

Each student is responsible for their account and unpaid balances, especially if a third-party payer does not cover the full amount. It is important to be aware of this and understand the terms outlined in the SFRA.

 

It’s important to know that if you’re receiving financial aid or other funding, there may be some charges on your account that aren’t covered fully. For example, your student account might include things like library book fines or lost equipment fees. In these cases, you are responsible for those extra charges. Also, if there happens to be a balance on your account due to changes in your funding situation, you will be responsible for that amount.

 

The SFRA hold will take effect the first time you register during the year (summer – the following spring). Completion of the SFRA hold will allow you to register for that quarter and future quarters during that year.

If you are completing the SFRA in ctcLink, the hold will be removed immediately.

You will find a copy of the SFRA in ctcLink self-service Tasks menu. After signing it, you will be able to go back and review it.

The Cashier’s Office (cashier@skagit.edu)  serves as the primary point of contact for questions related to the SFRA requirement holds on your student account. 
Enrollment Services can assist with general questions regarding the SFRA survey students that students will complete as part of their application process and as they update the agreement annually.