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Financial Aid
At Diablo Valley College, we want to make sure that no student feels they cannot attend because of cost. There are many options available to students who need of financial assistance. The mission of the Financial Aid Office is to inform all students of financial aid programs and provide financial aid assistance to eligible students in a timely, professional, and supportive manner.
For additional assistance, call us during phone hours at (925)969-2009 or email us financialaid@dvc.edu. You may also visit us during in-person hours at the Pleasant Hill campus or San Ramon campus.
Covid-19 Emergency Grant
Are you facing unexpected expenses as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the transition to remote classes and services or are your facing financial difficulty meeting your cost of attendance? If so, you may be eligible for the COVID-19 Emergency Grant! Students enrolled for fall 2021 can apply for a one-time $1000 grant to help with books, supplies, housing, food, transportation, technology needs, health care, child care and other costs. Don’t let a financial emergency keep you from completing your educational goals at DVC! Funds are limited! Apply now!
Ways to help pay for college
Discover if you are eligible for grants, scholarships, loans, or work-study.
How to apply
Learn more about the process and types of applications available.
After you apply
Find out how to check your status, where to submit documents, and more.
Scholarships
Understand how to find and apply for scholarships.
Deadlines and payment schedules
Keep on top of application deadlines and payment schedules.
Policies
Find information about important financial aid policies.
Special circumstances
If you have a special circumstance (ex: a change in income) or qualify under a special status (ex: Foster Youth, Veteran, DREAMer) you may be eligible for additional financial aid.
Forms and tutorials
All financial aid forms, tutorials, and PDFs.
Workshops
Get help applying for different financial aid options or complete a required financial aid workshop.
Frequently asked questions
Looking for more information? Check out our FAQ page or search FATV for video answers.
SparkPoint Financial Coaching 
DVC has just launched SparkPoint Financial Counseling services. SparkPoint Contra
Costa – DVC is a community based, non-profit organization designed to help individuals
become financially sustainable.
Students can advance their knowledge on budgeting, credit, and overcoming financial
challenges. Want to get started? Participate in workshops and financial and credit
coaching! Learn more about how to get started with SparkPoint Contra Costa – DVC services.
DVC offers help in many different formats. Please visit our "Got questions" webpage to learn more.
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.
Financial Aid school codes:
- DVC FAFSA Federal School Code: 001191
- DVC CA DREAM Act Application School Code: 00119100
Contact Financial Aid
Contact
Telephone: 925-969-2009
Email: financialaid@dvc.edu
Fax: 925-691-1132
Office location: SSC building, first floor Pleasant Hill campus map
Office location
Admissions and Records, San Ramon campus map
Office hours
Pleasant Hill campus
In-person services
NOTE: The Finanical Aid Office will be closed to in-person services at the Pleasant
Hill campus on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm for an all student
services meeting.
| Dates | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 6 - December 17 | 9 am - 3 pm | 9 am - 3 pm | 9 am - 3 pm | 9 am - 3 pm | Closed |
Remote services
| Dates | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 6 - December 17 | 9 am - 5 pm | 9 am - 5 pm | 9 am - 5 pm | 9 am - 6 pm | 9 am - 1 pm |
San Ramon campus
In-person services
| Dates | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 6 - December 17 | Closed | Closed | 10 am - 12 pm 1 pm - 3 pm |
Closed | Closed |
Remote services
| Dates | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 6 - December 17 | Closed | Closed | 9 am - 10 am 3 pm - 6 pm |
Closed | Closed |