Links to Applications and Forms
In order to apply for any of the awards described below, you will need to complete a Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) Application first:
Board of Governor's Waiver
This is a California state program that waives enrollment fees. This waiver does not have to be repaid.
Eligibility: Students must be residents of California, and they must receive state assistance or meet minimum income standards or demonstrate financial need as determined by the federal financial aid application (FAFSA).
How to apply: Fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form available in the Financial Aid Office and send to the Department of Education or fill out the online application at FAFSA online. You can also complete a Board of Governor's Waiver (BOGW) application available in the Financial Aid Office or print the Board Of Governor's Fee Waiver Form (English). The fee waiver is also available in Spanish. The BOGW form must be turned into the Financial Aid Office for processing.
WE RECOMMEND THAT ALL STUDENTS COMPLETE THE FAFSA APPLICATION - YOU COULD BE ENTITLED TO MORE MONEY!!!
Federal PELL Grant
This federal grant will vary between $400 and $4,310 depending on the student's EFC and the number of units in which they are enrolled. This grant does not have to be repaid.
Eligibility: Students must demonstrate financial need as determined by the federal financial aid application (FAFSA) and comply with the college's financial aid satisfactory academic progress policy.
How to apply: Fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available in the Financial Aid Office or at FAFSA online.
Notification: Eligible students are mailed an award letter.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
These funds are limited. This grant does not have to be repaid.
Eligibility: Students must be eligible for a PELL grant and demonstrate a need for additional money to meet the cost of their education. Students must comply with the college's financial aid satisfactory academic progress policy.
How to apply: Fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available in the Financial Aid Office or at FAFSA online. Meeting the priority deadline of March 2nd means that students will have priority for receiving the grant. However, applications are accepted as long as funds are available.
Notification: Eligible students are mailed an award letter.
Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
This federal grant will be up to $750 for eligible first year students and up to $1300 for second year students for students who have completed a rigorous secondary school program of study.
Eligibility: Student must have completed a rigorous secondary school program of study as established by a state or local educational agency and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. Students must be enrolled or accepted in a two or four year degree granting institution of higher education (for AA degrees or Transfer only, Certificates are not eligible). First year students must not have been previously enrolled in a program of undergraduate education and must have graduated from high school after Jan. 1, 2006. Second year students must have graduated from high school after Jan. 1, 2005 and have had at least a 3.0 GPA during their first year of college. Students must be Pell recipients and be U.S. Citizens. How to apply: Fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available in the Financial Aid Office or at FAFSA online. Meeting the priority deadline of March 2nd means that students will have priority for receiving the grant. However, applications are accepted as long as funds are available.
Notification: Eligible students are mailed an award letter.
National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART)
*This grant is for students who transfer to a four year institution and will not be awarded at Diablo Valley College*. This federal grant will be up to $4000 for eligible students.
Eligibility: Students must be enrolled in a four year degree granting institution of higher education. Students will be eligible if they are pursuing a major in mathematics, science (including physical, life, and computer sciences), technology, engineering, or a critical foreign language. Students must have at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA in college. How to apply: Fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available in the Financial Aid Office or at FAFSA online. Meeting the priority deadline of March 2nd means that students will have priority for receiving the grant. However, applications are accepted as long as funds are available.
Notification: Contact your four year degree granting institution for more information.
Cal Grant
There are three main types of Cal Grant: A, B and C; these are either Entitlement or Competitive in nature. Cal Grant A can be used for fees and tuition at public and private colleges (not Community Colleges). Cal Grant B provides low-income students with a living allowance and assistance with tuition and fees. The maximum a Community College student can receive in one year through Cal Grant B is $1,551. There is also a Cal Grant B Transfer Entitlement Award. High school seniors who graduate after June 30, 2000, attend a California Community College and then transfer to a baccalaureate-degree granting institution may be eligible. Please note: the Cal Grant B Transfer Entitlement Award cannot be used at Diablo Valley College; it can only be used when transferring into a four-year institution. If you are awarded the Cal Grant B Transfer Entitlement award and fail to transfer, you may lose your eligibility for that grant. Cal Grant C helps pay for tuition and training costs for vocational courses, to a maximum of $576 per year.
Entitlement Cal Grants (A and B) are guaranteed for every high school senior who has at least a 2.0 GPA, meets the requirement and applies on time - by March 2 of his or her senior year or the year following graduation. The guarantee extends to high school seniors who attend a California Community College first and meet the requirements when they transfer to a four-year college. Please note: Students who self certify that they are high school graduates and are awarded an Entitlement Cal Grant may have their awards withdrawn if they do not have a GED or a high school diploma. Certificates of Proficiency, Ability to Benefit tests, and failure to pass the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) will disqualify you from receiving the Entitlement Cal Grant.
Competitive Cal Grants are similar to Cal grant Entitlement awards except that they aren't guaranteed. Students who may be Cal Grant-eligible students but who aren't high school seniors or recent graduates may compete for these awards. There is a limited number of these awards available. The deadline of March 2 does apply. A second deadline for California Community College students of September 2 is also available.
Eligibility: Students must be residents of California, demonstrate financial need, must be enrolled at least half time (6.0 units), and maintain certain academic standards.
How to apply: Fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available in the Financial Aid Office or at FAFSA online and submit a certified GPA verification form, available in the Financial Aid Office, to the California Student Aid Commission. Interested students must apply by March 2nd. For those students who plan on attending a Community College and haven't applied by March 2nd or were denied a Cal Grant award, an additional deadline date of September 2nd may apply if funds are still available. Additional information about the Cal Grant can be obtained at the California Student Aid Commission website.
Notification: Eligible students are mailed an award letter from the California Student Aid Commission and the college.
California Chafee Grant Program
The California Chafee Grant Program gives money to current or former foster youth to use for career and technical training or college courses. You don't have to pay this money back and you can use it for things like child care, transportation, and rent. This is a federally funded program and is subject to the availability of federal funds each year.
Eligibility: To qualify you must be eligible or have been eligible for foster care between your 16th and 18th birthday and not have reached your 22nd birthday as of July 1, of the award year. You must be enrolled in an eligible career or technical school or college in at least a one year long course of study at least half time and maintain satisfactory academic progress. How to apply: Fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available in the Financial Aid Office or at FAFSA online and submit a California Chafee Grant Program Application which can be found online at the California Student Aid Commission Website. For more information on the Chafee Grant Program, click here!
Notification: Eligible students are mailed an award letter from the California Student Aid Commission and the college.
Federal Work-Study
Students participating in the federal work-study program work part-time (not more than 20 hours per week) to help meet their educational costs. Work-study jobs are available at a variety of on-campus and some off-campus locations.
Eligibility: Students must be eligible for a PELL grant and demonstrate the need for additional funds to meet the cost of education. They must also comply with the college's financial aid satisfactory academic progress policy.
How to apply: Fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available in the Financial Aid Office or apply online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. Meeting the priority deadline of March 2nd means that students will have priority for receiving federal work-study funds; however, applications are accepted as long as funds are available. Please contact the Financial Aid Office - David Reyes for further information at (925) 685-1230 ext. 2179.
CalWorks Work-Study
CalWorks Work-Study is employment for CalWorks recipients. It is financed with State of California funds. Please contact the CalWorks Coordinator, Liz Cabiles, for further information on tel: (925) 685-1230 Ext. 2081 or 2722.
Loans are Federal financial aid funds that the student repays after completing a program of study or after being enrolled in less than 6 units. These educational loans have a low interest rate and an extended payment period, making them easier to repay than most non-educational loans. Loans must be repaid, therefore, Diablo Valley College recommends that students use all other possible resources first and borrow only when it is absolutely necessary.
There are a number of different loans available, namely: Subsidized and Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan; Federal Additional Unsubsidized Stafford Loan; and Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students. Each of these loans have different interest rates, fees and conditions.
Please refer to the Financial Aid Handbook for more details on these loans and Diablo Valley College's Loan Policy.
Eligibility: Students must demonstrate financial need as determined by the federal financial aid application (FAFSA), meet federal criteria, and comply with the college's financial aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.
How to apply: Fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available in the Financial Aid Office or at FAFSA online, complete a Loan Request Packet and attend a DVC loan workshop.
Notification: Students are notified by the Financial Aid Office.
Career and Employment Services
Career and Employment Services are located in the Student Services Center, Room 138 and offers students a spacious environment with the latest materials and technology. This area houses the CalWORKs Program, Career Services, Employment Services, Volunteer Services, and Workability III.
Location: (Campus Map)
Student Services Center, Room 138
321 Golf Club Road
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Phone: (925) 685-1230
Career, Employment & Volunteer Services:x2435/2206
CalWORKs Program: x2081/2722
WorkAbility III: x2080
For more information, please visit the Career & Employment Services website at www.dvc.edu/career.
Child Development Training Consortium
Financial aid is also available for students preparing for a career in Early Childhood Education. Partial reimbursement for tuition is available through the Child Development Training Consortium. Applications and further information can be obtained by contacting the Family Life Department on tel: (925) 685-1230 Ext. 1907.
Disabled Student Services (DSS)
Disability Support Services (DSS) is a program that is designed to ensure that students with disabilities have equal access to all of the educational offerings at Diablo Valley College. We facilitate equal opportunity through the provision of appropriate support services, curriculum, instruction and adaptive technology. DSS Testing Accommodation Services has moved to SS 213. LRNSK 060 has moved to SS 211. DSS Note Taking Services is located in SS 202 A/B along Alternate Media and the Mobility Coordinator. For more information, call DSS at tel: (925) 685-1230 Ext. 2546 or visit http://www.dvc.edu/dss/
Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)
EOPS is a State-funded program that provides book vouchers, grants, and support services to low-income , educationally disadvantaged students who are California residents. The EOPS Office is located in SS 215. Please contact the EOPS Office at Diablo Valley College for further information by calling tel: (925) 685-1230 Ext. 2236 or 2366 or visit http://www.dvc.edu/eops/
Scholarships
High school students entering Diablo Valley College, continuing DVC students, and students transferring to four-year colleges and universities will find many opportunities to compete for scholarships. These scholarships have been established for DVC students by individual sponsors, local, state, and national organizations. The Diablo Valley College Scholarship Program application offers hundreds of scholarships through one convenient application. The Scholarship Program Office is located with the Foundation Office in the Administration Building, Room 112, tel: (925) 685-1230 Ext. 2559 or http://www.dvc.edu/scholarships/
Transfer Center
The Transfer Center is here to help you transfer to four-year colleges and universities. With college catalogs, computers for online information, details on major course requirements, applications for many four year institutions, and a multitude of additional resources to assist in the transfer process, the Transfer Center is open to all DVC students and strives to provide particular encouragement to students from historically underrepresented groups in higher education. The Transfer Center is located in the Counseling Center Building C. Call tel: (925) 685-1230, ext. 2588 for more information or visit http://www.dvc.edu/transfer
Veteran's Benefits
Eligibility: Various federal and state agencies determine eligibility for veteran's benefits, depending on whether the student is a veteran or a dependent of a deceased veteran. The actual benefits a student is eligible to receive is determined by their course of study and the number of units they enroll in during the term they are seeking benefits. How to apply: Interested students should speak with a staff member in the Admissions Office when they pick up an application for admission or contact the Department of Veteran's Affairs at (925) 313-1481 or 1 (800) 827-1000 or visit the Department of Veteran's Affairs website.
Other information on Student Services can be found at http://www.dvc.edu/studentservices/
