West Valley College
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West Valley College is about success. It’s about helping students create a future for themselves so they can contribute to a world that needs their talents, drive and enthusiasm. We offer classes on our beautiful 143-acre Saratoga campus in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, located at the southwest border of Silicon Valley.
West Valley College Contacts Directory
Financial Aid
Grants, scholarships, loans and more
Find out how to save money with financial aid options, like grants, scholarships, and loans to help pay for your education.
Martha Lira Hernandez
Financial Aid Advisor
Transfer Center
Counseling, resources, and support
Preparing students to transfer to participating four-year colleges and universities.
Fatima Kamil
Transfer Advisor
Career Education
Providing career training courses, certificates and direct pathways to employment.
BASIC NEEDS
Food, Housing, and Transportation
Get additional support to help remain focused on your education and your success. Find information on basic needs support services such as food pantries, housing, tutoring and transportation.
Samantha Hernandez
Director of Student Needs
Foster Youth Services
NextUp - For Foster Youth Student Success
Offering services and support for eligible current and former foster youth.
Umoja
Community for African American students
Umoja is an on-campus resource dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American and other students.
Philip Severe
Counselor and Department Chair
Undocumented, AB 540 eligible student resources and services
Resources for Dreamer Students
Giving answers and support to undocumented students of all nationalities and backgrounds.
Sonia Nevarez
Financial Aid Advisor
VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER
For Military Connected Students
Providing various types of aid, benefits and support for current servicemembers and veterans.
Melissa Ceresa
Program Specialist & VA School Certifying Official
West Valley College offers more than a degree. They offer a path to the life you want.
Dramatic Arts
Physics, General
Film Studies
Digital Media
Website Design and Development
Commercial Music
Music
Accounting
Transfer Studies
Public Health
