What is Student Financial Responsibility Agreement (SFRA)?

It is an agreement that outlines financial obligations and responsibilities for attending Wenatchee Valley College (WVC). All community and technical colleges across Washington state also utilize the SFRA. The agreement stipulates the student is responsible for paying all tuition, fees, charges and other costs related to their education by due date(s). That course offerings are taught in different formats, i.e. in-person, hybrid, online. If the student is unable to pay, the money owed will become student debt. The student debt will be sent to a collection agency. Finally, a ‘hold’ will be placed in the students’ account that prevents registration. View the SFRA verbiage .

Which student groups are impacted by the SFRA?

All students will need to agree and (electronically) sign the SFRA. The student groups that are exempted are:

• Continuing Education,
• Department of Corrections,
• Students younger than 18 yrs old.
• CTE and College in the High School (CiHS)

 

Are Running Start students excluded from the SFRA?

No, if a student is 18 years and older, they will need to complete the SFRA. However, students aged 17 years old and younger are excluded from the SFRA. Please take note: if a student turns 18 years old prior to their next term, they will need to complete the SFRA.

What is the effective date of the SFRA?

For Wenatchee Valley College, the SFRA is effective for Winter Quarter 2026. However, because Winter 2026 priority registration starts on November 07, 2025, Nov. 13 and 14 students will already see the SFRA hold on their student account in ctcLink in late October 2025.

Students complete the SFRA once a year (summer through spring) or if changes to the current agreement are mandated.

How do I complete the Student Financial Responsibility Agreement

The SFRA hold is placed on student accounts once the student is term activated. Go to your student account in ctcLink. Click Financial Agreement Hold and submit.

 

 

 

How often do I need to complete the SFRA?

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

What If I don’t complete or accept the SFRA?

Students must review and accept the SFRA annually to register for classes.

 Why must I complete the SFRA if my tuition and applicable fees are covered by the college or outside funding sources?

Even if a student receives financial aid or other funding, there may be some charges on your account that aren’t fully covered. Examples of charges include library book fines, lost equipment fees or if your account balance changes due to funding changes, the student is ultimately responsible for the charges.  

What if someone else is responsible for paying my account, i.e. through sponsorship or employer?

Students are responsible for their accounts 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.

Is there a paper version of SFRA?

A paper version of the SFRA is available. Once signed, staff will manually apply a “Financial Agreement Completed” service indicator to the students’ account to release the hold for registration.

After I complete the SFRA, when will the hold be lifted?

If you are completing the SFRA in ctcLink, the hold will be removed immediately. If you are completing an alternative form of the SFRA (electronically or via paper), the college registration office will release your hold.