Links to Applications and Forms
Who
is Eligible?
To be considered eligible for and receive Federal and most State financial aid, an applicant must:
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Be a U.S. Citizen or an eligible non-citizen (permanent resident, refugee, asylee). NOTE: State of California programs may have a less restrictive residency requirement for non U.S. citizens;
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Be enrolled or eligible for enrollment at Diablo Valley College;
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Have completed the matriculation process which involves testing, placement, college orientation and counseling;
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Be enrolled in a degree, certificate of achievement, or eligible transfer program. NOTE: Enrollment in a program with the intent to transfer to another community college does NOT fulfill the eligibility requirement;
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Be making satisfactory academic progress according to financial aid policy;
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Have financial need as demonstrated through application on the Student Aid Report from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA);
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Males must be registered with Selective Services, if required by law;
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Have a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent, or have passed an “Ability to Benefit” test at the Assessment Center;
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Not be in default on a Federal student loan or owe a repayment of a Federal student grant;
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Supply an accurate Social Security Number and name
WE RECOMMEND THAT ALL STUDENTS COMPLETE THE FAFSA APPLICATION:
YOU COULD BE ENTITLED TO MORE MONEY!!!
