Student loans are available to most students and have low interest rates.
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Name |
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Type and source | Need-based and non-need based, provided by the federal government |
Financial aid amount | Varies |
How to apply |
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Deadline for application |
Fall 2018: October 29, 2018 Spring 2019: April 5, 2019 Summer 2019: July 15, 2019 |
Renewal | Annually |
The Financial Aid Office understands that students often need to borrow money to help with school related expenses. Typically, a student who takes out a loan is making a good investment in their future. However, many students enter into debt without a clear picture of how it will affect them in the long run. DVC is dedicated to student success and encourages students to borrow wisely.
Before applying for student loans, we encourage students to consider part-time employment as a way to help pay for their expenses. Please visit the DVC Career and Employment Services to explore job opportunities both on and off campus. We also encourage students to actively search for scholarships. A little bit of effort in this area has the potential to save students hundreds or even thousands of dollars in student loan debt.
To plan accordingly, it is important to understand how much it costs to live and go to school. Review college costs and money management to get a better understanding of expenses. Please note that students living away from their parents may experience higher costs due to housing and transportation.
We also recommend that students keep their loan borrowing below $10,000 during their time at a community college. It is in the student's best interest to borrow responsibly. Students applying will be asked to provide a thorough and accurate budget reflecting income and expenses for the current academic year.
You must meet the following requirement to be considered for a student loan:
Students who have borrowed Federal student loans previously at DVC or other colleges.
To apply, previous loan borrowers are required to complete the following steps:
After completing this process:
Deadline for Spring 2019: April 5, 2019
Students who have never borrowed federal student loans at DVC or other colleges.
To apply, new loan borrowers are required to complete the following steps:
After completing this process:
Deadline for Fall 2018: April 5th, 2019
The Parent PLUS Federal Loan is for the biological parent, custodial stepparent (if information was reported on the FAFSA), or adoptive parent of a dependent undergraduate student. A parent can borrow the total estimated cost of attendance (minus the student's total financial aid). If more than one parent wishes to borrow a Parent PLUS Loan for the same student, each must complete a separate Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan Request Form and Master Promissory Note (MPN).
DVC requires all federal student loan borrowers to complete exit loan counseling if they are not enrolled at least half-time. Student loan exit counseling can be completed by logging into your student loans account.
Exit counseling provides borrowers with important information about:
Educational loans are available from a variety of non-federal, private, or alternative lenders. However, Diablo Valley College does not maintain or promote any specific private education loan lenders. DVC recommends that you apply for Federal grants and other assistance under the Title IV HEA programs before you consider private educational loans as the terms and conditions may be more favorable under these programs.
DVC does not provide information regarding borrowing funds from private lenders or have preferred lender arrangements with any private financial institutions. Some private educational loan lenders require school certification however, effective spring 2016, DVC does not certify private education loans. Upon request, Diablo Valley College will provide the self-certification form for private education loans required under Sec. 128(e)(3) of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1638(e)(3) and the information required to complete the form, to the extent that Diablo Valley College possesses the information.
Telephone: 925-969-2009
Email: dvcfinancialaid@dvc.edu
Fax: 925-691-1132
Office location: SSC building, first floor Pleasant Hill campus map
Spring 2019 Extended Hours
Monday, January 14, 2019 - Friday, February 8, 2019
Office hours
Monday - Thursday: 8 am - 7 pm
Friday: 8 am - 1 pm
Drop-in hours (for document submission and detailed information, photo ID required)
Monday - Thursday: 8 am - 6 pm
Friday: 8 am - 12:30 pm
Lab hours
Monday-Thursday: 8:30 am - 12 pm, 1 pm - 5 pm
Friday: 8:30 pm - 12 pm
Spring 2019 Hours
January 2, 2019 - January 11, 2019 (close at 5 pm Tuesday, 1/8/19)
February 11, 2019 - May 24, 2019
Office hours
Monday/Wednesday/Thursday: 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday: 8 am - 7 pm
Friday: 8 am - 1 pm
Drop-in hours (for document submission and detailed information, photo ID required)
Monday/Wednesday/Thursday: 8 am - 3 pm
Tuesday: 8 am - 6 pm
Friday: 8 am - 12:30 pm
Pleasant Hill lab hours
Monday/Thursday/Friday: 8:30 am - 12 pm
Tuesday/Wednesday: 1 pm - 5 pm
Learn more about the financial aid computer lab
Admissions and Records, San Ramon campus map
Drop-in hours (for document submission and detailed information, photo ID required)Wednesday: 10 am - 1 pm and 2 pm - 6 pm
Break times: 15 minutes at 11:30 am and 3:30 pm