Types of Financial Aid | Diablo Valley College

Wondering how to pay for college?

DVC offers an outstanding education at an affordable cost, making it an ideal choice for recent high school graduates and adult learners. All students are encouraged to apply for financial aid, scholarships, and other programs that may further reduce the cost of your education.

Financial Aid Options

Grants

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

DVC students socializing outside the Student Union.

Scholarships

Scholarships offer a great way to help pay for college! They do not need to be repaid, and are available to most students.

A student works with a DVC Financial Aid counselor.

Work Study

Learn how a work study job can help you pay for college!

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 status updates

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.

Financial aid school codes

DVC FAFSA Federal School Code: 001191
DVC CA DREAM Act Application School Code: 00119100

Contact Us

Financial Aid Office

Pleasant Hill Student Services Center - SSC Room 107

Pleasant Hill Hours

Dec 16 - 19: M-TH 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Dec 20 - Jan 1: Closed for Winter Break
Jan 2 - 17: M-TH 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., F 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Jan 20: Closed for MLK Day
Jan 22 - Feb 7: M-TH 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., F 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Feb 10 - May 23: M-TH 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., F 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

San Ramon West Building - SRC W

San Ramon Hours

Dec 16 - 19: M-TH 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Dec 20 - Jan 1: Closed for Winter Break
Jan 2 - 17: M-TH 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., F Closed
Jan 20: Closed for MLK Day
Jan 22 - May 23: M-TH 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., F Closed