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Contra Costa Community College District Expands Free Tuition Program

Aug 31, 2023

The Contra Costa Community College District (4CD) has expanded its free tuition program, formerly known as FT3, removing the previous requirement that participants must be a first-time student, and opening the door to full-time students who have previously taken college courses or even completed a degree.

Contra Costa Community College District Governing Board Announces Partnership between DVC and United Latino Voices

Aug 16, 2023

The Contra Costa Community College District (4CD) Governing Board (Board) approved a one-year community partnership with United Latino Voices (ULV) to assist in increasing the successful college-going culture within the Latinx community.

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Mom & DACA Student Finds Stability with a Tech Major

Aug 14, 2023

Success story: DVC alumna Wendy Karen Gomez Flores always wanted to work in the tech industry and in business management.

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From DVC to PhD, Kortney Stern is Following Her Dreams

Aug 14, 2023

As a struggling high school student Kortney Stern had a hard time picturing herself ever attending college let alone someday earning a PhD. But that's exactly what unfolded for this first-generation college graduate who attributes DVC with her rewarding career direction, her confidence to earn advanced degrees and her success as a college instructor.

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It’s Just the Beginning for Ivan Hernandez

Aug 8, 2023

While attending Ygnacio Valley High School, Ivan Hernandez learned about DVC’s award-winning transfer programs. After hearing that he could complete two years of classes at the college and receive dedicated support with transferring to a university to finish his bachelor’s degree, he was sold.