SparkPoint Contra Costa at DVC is a partnership that offers confidential, judgment-free financial coaching to help you reach your goals. Get free, personalized financial coaching to help you budget, build credit, manage expenses and overcome financial challenges. Get the support you need today!
What Are SparkPoint Services?
SparkPoint Contra Costa at DVC helps you plan and build a stronger financial future—all at no cost to students. We offer:
Financial & credit coaching
Get support with goals like preparing to transfer, building credit, maximizing savings, and creating a personalized budget.
Free income tax preparation (by appointment)
- If you’re already meeting with a coach, your taxes can be prepared during your regular check-in.
- New to SparkPoint? Fill out the interest form below to schedule a tax clinic appointment.
- Prior-year tax prep is available May–October.
Financial legal services
Access support from partner consumer law attorneys for issues related to your financial rights.
Help with benefits enrollment
Financial coaches can assist you with enrollment in health coverage programs like Medi-Cal and Covered California.
We have experienced a temporary disruption of services for one-on-one financial coaching and income tax preparation at DVC. We will update our website with new service information as soon as possible.
In the meantime, please use the following resources in the community to support your income tax preparation needs.
- Visit 211.org or call/text "211" from your phone
- Visit the IRS.gov website for trusted free income tax preparation resources or to file an extension to avoid penalties and give you additional time to file.
If you have any questions or additional resources needed, please contact basicneeds@dvc.edu.
SparkPoint Coaching Testimonials
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Hear testimonials from individuals who have benefited from SparkPoint services throughout the Bay Area.