Student Transition and Academic Retention Team (START) is a Foster Youth Success Initiative (FYSI) that helps current and former foster youth succeed at DVC. Financial resources are just one of the many benefits of joining START.
In preparation for your appointment with the START program coordinator, it is recommended that you bring the following documents:
If you are not sure how to complete any of these steps, contact the START program coordinator for help.
Visit START for more information on the program and services provided to eligible foster youth.
Mercedes Lezama
mlezama@dvc.edu
925-969-2203
All financial aid students are required to check their DVC student email account through InSite on a regular basis in order to receive notifications, file status updates, announcements, and further instructions from the Financial Aid Office. Follow the link for instructions on how to check your financial aid status through InSite.
Email: financialaid@dvc.edu
Fax: 925-691-1132
Office location: SSC building, first floor Pleasant Hill campus map
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