Current DREAMers

Support and Resources for DREAMers

• Financial Aid - California Dream Act

  Undocumented students are eligible for several grants at DVC. To find out more, visit CA Dream Act Financial Aid for Undocumented Students!

  CA Dream Act Financial Aid for Undocumented Students

• Scholarships

  Undocumented students are encouraged to apply for scholarships to help with the cost of attending college. For questions regarding scholarships, contact scholarships@dvc.edu or call 925-969-2094.

• EOPS

  Undocumented students who are eligible for AB540 and the California Promise Grant may apply for Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS).

  EOPS is a comprehensive retention and support program designed to promote the academic success of low-income and educationally disadvantaged students. Students receive textbook vouchers, priority registration, dedicated counseling, and a variety of other beneficial services.

  EOPS/CARE + CalWORKs & Foster Youth Services

• Basic Needs

  We understand that focusing on your educational goals can be challenging if your basic needs are not met. Basic needs are the conditions and resources you need to survive and thrive. These can include, but are not limited to food, housing, clothing, financial, and access to wellness and mental health services. DVC has partnered with various community organizations to build a basic needs community on campus. Undocumented students are welcome to be part of the community and access resources. 

  If you are struggling to meet your basic needs, please contact basicneeds@dvc.edu for support.

  Basic Needs Services

• Academic Counseling

  Need help selecting the right classes? Not sure what major or career to pursue? Academic counseling can help students with course selections, choosing a major, creating an educational plan, and staying on track to accomplish your goals at DVC. Counselors can also help you navigate challenges and overcome potential barriers you may face as an undocumented student in higher education.

  Academic Counseling

• Mental Health and Wellness

  Feeling overwhelmed and need someone to talk to? You are not alone! College can be a stressful time and prioritizing your mental health is critical to your success. DVC offers a variety of mental health resources for students including group counseling sessions about stress-management and self-care. Undocumented students are welcome and highly encouraged to utilize these services. Sessions are confidential and a safe space to speak freely. Visit Health and Wellness Resources to learn more. 

  Health and Wellness Resources

• Disability Support Services

  Disability Support Services (DSS) ensures that students with disabilities have access to all that DVC has to offer. The DSS program offers appropriate support services, curriculum, instruction, and adaptive technology. Including but not limited to:

  • Testing accommodation
  • Note taking services
  • Equipment and software
  • Alternative media services
  • Dedicated counseling
  • Tutoring
  • Priority registration

  Disability Support Services

• Learning Communities

  Don't go it alone! If you'd like to work with other students and friendly faculty who share your interests and concerns, then check out DVC's learning communities.

  In a learning community, you take a set of classes (two or more) together, which gives you a great opportunity to make friends. Even better, these shared classes are specifically designed to help you do your best as a college student. Classes in a learning community are linked by common themes or student interest. 

  Learning Communities

• Clubs and Student Life

  Interested in starting a Dreamer's Club at DVC?

  Student government, clubs, and activities at Diablo Valley College are student initiated and run. Involvement in student organizations and activities provides opportunities to develop valuable leadership and interpersonal skills that will benefit you as a student while at DVC, as well as in the future. Students learn to organize and to work with others, pursue special interests, and make friends. Visit Student Life & Clubs to find out more. 

  Student Life & Clubs