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Financial aid - loans
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.

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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), complete a Loan Request Packet and attend a DVC loan workshop.

Notification: Students are notified by the Financial Aid Office.

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