New Office Hours
Effective Monday, February 1, 2010, the Financial Aid Office has new Office Hours:
| Monday | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 8 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 8 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| Thursday | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Friday | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Please be advised and plan accordingly. Thank you.
Article: 8 Happy- and 3 Scary- Trends in Financial Aid in 2010
From U.S. News
College will cost more in 2010. That, unfortunately, will very likely be the reality for most college students this year.
But the news isn’t all bad. Financial aid experts asked to predict what 2010 would bring to their campuses and students also highlighted eight happy trends that should encourage those worried about paying for college:
MLK Holiday
The Financial Aid Office and DVC will be closed Monday, January 18th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Regular office hours will resume Tuesday, January 19th. Please plan accordingly.
Interesting Scholarships
Check out this article to learn more about scholarships that not many students don’t know about…
College Event: Budget Forum
From the District Vice Chancellor of Finance and Student Trustee:
Are you frustrated by too many closed classes? The college budget is getting tighter, but students can do something about it. As student Trustee, I want to help students get the best information possible. The district Vice Chancellor Kindred Murillo and I have organized budget forums on each college’s main campus. Leaders such as your student government President, college President, and me want to know your concerns, questions, and ideas.
Please join us on the following dates:
DVC: Tuesday, November 17 beginning at 12:30pm in the Trophy Room (near the cafeteria)
LMC: Wednesday, November 18 at noon in room 720 (recital hall) in the music building
CCC: Thursday, November 19 at noon in LA 100.
There will be a Financial Aid workshop directly after the forum. If you want to complete your FAFSA, BOG Fee Waiver, and/or any other financial aid related forms please attend the workshop. If you’re interested in learning more about the Financial Aid process, you are also welcome to come.
Article: Demystifying Aid for Community Colleges
Tuition rates at California’s community college may be low compared to those elsewhere, but that should not permit legislators to ignore the difficulty so many students have paying, says one lobbying organization.
Tuesday, the California Public Interest Research Group is releasing a report detailing a survey, conducted during the past spring and summer semesters, of community college students across the state. Chiefly, students were asked about their “work habits, their understanding of financial aid and how these factors might affect their academic success.” The group hopes the rampant misconceptions about financial aid highlighted in the survey will influence state legislators to fund aid counseling programs to help students take full advantage of what is available.
Oracle Community Impact Scholarship – up to $10,000
Oracle is committed to using its technology and resources to advance aducation in innovative ways, promote diveristy, enrich the life of communities, and protect the environment. As part of this commitment, Oracle and UNCF have partnered to establish the Oracle Community Impact Scholarship. This scholarship will fund deserving but financially challenged students from Northern California attending a college/university for the 2009/10 academic year.
Eligibility:
-Major in: Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Science/MIS, Computer Technology, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Management Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Mathematical Sciences, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, PC Programming, Software Development, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering
-Have a 3.0 minimum GPA
Application DEADLINE is Tuesday, October 6, 2009.
CCCSFAAA Scholarship Opportunity
The California Community College Student Financial Aid Administrators Association is now taking applications for its annual scholarship. They are awarding 10 $500 scholarships statewide and winners will be notified November 1, 2009.
Criteria:
-Attending a California community college Fall 2009
-California resident
-Remaining financial need
-Preference will be given to applicants that have overcome unusual hardships
Please click here for the Scholarship Flyer.
Please click here for the Scholarship Application.
Complete the application and requirements and submit to the Financial Aid Office before 3pm, October 20, 2009.
FA Orientation Now Online
If you are a first time DVC Financial Aid student this fall semester, we require you to complete the Financial Aid Orientation. This orientation is geared to inform our students of the processes and policies regarding receiving financial aid, but most importantly we cover the requirements for you to continue to receive your financial aid.
For those of you who were lucky enough to sign-up for an in-person orientation during the months of May through September, you got a great jump start with completing your financial aid file. We actually prefer that students sign-up and attend the in-person orientation because studies show (and also students tell us) that receiving the information in-person helps them understand the information better. It also allows students to ask questions while the material is being covered.
For those that weren’t able to attend one of our in-person orientation, the orientation is available online, via YouTube. You can find the link on the right side of the website labeled FA Orientation. If you have not completed this requirement please view the orientation videos (there are 3 of them) completely to fulfill this requirement.
Again the orientation is here to provide you with the information regarding financial aid prior to receiving money. We want you to be as informed as possible so that you know what decisions you need to make in order to continue receiving your financial aid. Ultimately, it is the student’s responsibility to make sure they maintain the requirements that the Federal and State governments have set up in regards to financial aid programs.
Please come in to the Financial Aid Office if you have any questions about the materials presented in the orientation.
Drop without a W Deadline is tomorrow!!!
If you are thinking about dropping a class, please make sure that you do it before the end of the day tomorrow, Friday, September 11th!
If you drop anytime after tomorrow, you will either receive a W (withdrawal) or an I (incomplete) – both grades you want to stay away from your transcript. Having these grades in your transcript will not only affect your financial aid but also your chances of getting in to the college/university that you may want to transfer to.
