Foothill-De Anza Community College District
Bertha Whyte is an experienced financial aid professional with a comprehensive background in various roles within higher education institutions. Currently serving as a Financial Aid Assistant at Foothill-De Anza Community College District since January 2016, Bertha assists students with the financial aid process, focusing on Title IV aid eligibility. Prior roles include Financial Aid Director at WestMed College, where management of the Financial Aid and Student Accounts Office was a focus, and Accounts Receivable Coordinator at Life Chiropractic College West, responsible for processing payments. Bertha has also contributed to financial aid operations at Cogswell Polytechnical College, St. Francis Career College, Brooks College, and Western Career College, demonstrating expertise in evaluating financial aid eligibility and supporting students throughout the financial aid process.
Foothill-De Anza Community College District
The mission of the Foothill–De Anza Community College District is student success. We are driven by an equity agenda and guided by core values of excellence, inclusion, and sustainability. Every member of our district contributes to a dynamic learning environment that fosters student engagement, equal opportunity, and innovation in meeting the various educational and career goals of our diverse students. We are committed to providing an accessible, quality undergraduate education dedicated to developing a broadly educated and socially responsible community that supports an equitable and just future for California. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the district serves the communities of Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale and portions of San Jose.