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Student ID

Students visiting the Financial Aid Office are required to show picture ID when checking in at the window. Preferred form of identification is a Diablo Valley College Student ID card, which can be obtained through the Associated Students Office (ASO) in the Margaret Lesher Building. Students must take a picture ID and a copy of their current class schedule to ASO to obtain the DVC Student ID card.

Summer Pell Grant Awards

Students who have been awarded the Pell Grant for the 2012-2013 academic year and have NOT received full-time (12+ units) disbursements for both semesters may be eligible for funds during the summer 2013 semester. Students should meet with a Financial Aid Coordinator to determine their eligibility for the Summer 2013 Pell Grant.

Board of Governors Fee Waiver Application

May 24, 2013 is the last day to submit the Board of Governors Fee Waiver for the 2012-2013 academic year to determine eligibility to waive the $46 per unit enrollment fees for the summer 2012, fall 2012 and spring 2013 semesters.

2013-2014 FAFSA Workshops

The Financial Aid Office is offering a workshop to assist DVC students applying for financial aid for the 2013-2014 academic year. Workshops will be held in the library once a week in the month of May. For date, time, and location please check the financial aid web page.

Financial Aid Lab Assistance

Financial aid staff provide online assistance in completing the 2012-2013 and 2013-14 FAFSA and online Board of Governor's Fee Waiver applications, checking your financial aid status in WebAdvisor, and reviewing your financial aid award letter. Visit the Enrollment Lab in the Student Services Center Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. to receive online assistance.

IT'S NOT TOO LATE to complete the  2012-2013 FAFSA

Eligible students may receive retroactive disbursements for the 2012 fall semester.  Apply at www.fafsa.gov.  Deadline to be considered for the Pell Grant for the 2012-2013 academic year is May 24, 2013.

 2012-2013 Dream Act Fee Waiver

It's not too late to complete the California Dream Act and Board of Governor's Fee Waiver for the 2012-2013 academic year for AB540 students who wish to have their eligibility determined for the fee waiver for the 2013 spring semester. You may also print and submit a paper application. The last day to apply for the California Dream Act Fee Waiver is May 24.

2013-2014 California Dream Act Application

The 2013-2014 California Dream Act Application is currently available. Learn more valuable information about the California Dream Act. If you need assistance, please visit the Financial Aid Office to meet with a financial aid coordinator.

Fall 2013 priority registration dates for EOPS students are April 29 and April 30. For your exact date and time, check your InSite/WebAdvisor  or inquire in the EOPS Office. Don't forget your EOPS counselors can help you plan your upcoming classes. Appointments fill up quickly, so drop by the EOPS Office or Counseling Office to schedule your appointment.

To stay in good standing with the EOPS program for next semester, be sure to complete your two required EOPS counseling appointments, one required peer advisor drop-in visit, and mandatory progress reports.

Take a class at UC Berkeley for FREE! 

Are you interested in taking one class at UC Berkeley in fall 2013, with no tuition required? Watch this short video on the counseling website to see if you qualify. 

You can also attend one of two upcoming workshops on concurrent enrollment and the transfer admissions offered on the following dates: Wednesday, May 8 - 2:30 - 4 p.m. or Tuesday, May 14 - 5:30 - 7 p.m. These workshops will focus on getting students prepared for the UC TAG process and what is required to be eligible for a TAG as well as the information necessary to take a free class through UC Berkeley in the concurrent enrollment program.   

Spring rental books must be returned by May 28 to avoid penalties. You can bring your books to the main cash registers inside the store. Store hours for the Pleasant Hill Campus book center are: Monday - Thursday 7:45 a.m. - 7 p.m., and Friday 7:45 a.m.-3 p.m. Store hours for the San Ramon Campus book store are: Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., closed Fridays.