SparkPoint Contra Costa – DVC provides individuals the opportunity to learn about the benefits of budgeting by working with our financial coach. Students can advance toward their near and long term future goals by getting help in:

• budgeting,
• debt management, and
• learning the basic structures of saving for the future.

A SPCC – DVC financial coach may also help individuals enroll in health coverage programs, such as Contra Costa CARES and Covered California, and enroll in benefits based on eligibility and requirements.

Our credit coach at SPCC – DVC understands the importance of good credit and how good credit can positively help you in the long-term.

Work with our credit coach to:

• obtain your credit report,
• review the items on your report,
• learn how to read, build, and improve your credit, and
• correct any mistakes that may appear on your credit history.

As a one-stop center, SPCC – DVC also works with consumer law attorneys to assist with consumer legal issues or if you are considering bankruptcy. Issues include:

• identify theft,
• inaccuracies with credit reports,
• and concerns with debt collection.

Hear testimonials from individuals that have benefited from SparkPoint services throughout the Bay Area.

• SparkPoint - Financial and Career Coaching  
• United Way SparkPoint Client Interviews  
• United Way Bay Area: Meet Jesse

In-person appointments are available Mondays and Wednesdays on Mondays and Wednesdays between the hours of 11 am and 3 pm in the EOPS suite located on the first floor of the Student Services Center at the Pleasant Hill campus. 

Virtual appointments are available Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

To schedule an in-person or virtual appointment contact SparkPoint Contra Costa – DVC via email at g.mendoza172@dvc.edu or schedule your appointment online.