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Financial Aid Questions

Questions about financial aid at DVC? Get the answers you need to the most frequently asked questions!

Summer 2027 Important Dates

Key summer session dates for DVC, including class registration, start and end dates, and holidays.

Fall 2026 Important Dates

Key fall semester dates for DVC, including class registration, start and end dates, and holidays.

Financial Aid Policies

Learn more about the policies that apply to all students apply for and receiving financial aid at DVC.

Grants

Learn more about federal and state grants that can help you pay for college at DVC!

Student Loans

If you need help paying for college, you may want to consider a student loan. Loans are available to most students, and have low interest rates.

Financial Aid

The DVC Financial Aid Office assists students who need help paying for college. Learn about FAFSA, CADAA, grants, scholarships, student loans, and more!

Career and Counseling

Career and counseling courses can help you with job exploration, educational planning, and essential career skills. You can also earn college credits for work you are already doing through our work experience courses.

Mission & History

The college officially began offering classes in 1949 and the name Diablo Valley College was adopted in 1958. We've come a long way since those humble beginnings, enrolling over 1.5 million students since 1949!

First Year Experience (FYE) Program

First Year Experience (FYE): Crafted for first-time college students to ease the high school-to-college transition. Be a part of our supportive community at DVC!