Financial Aid

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photo of two smiling girls The Dallas County Community College District is committed to helping you obtain the financial assistance you need to achieve your educational goals. If you don’t find the information you’re looking for on this Web page, please see our Financial Aid FAQs or contact any of the college Financial Aid Offices.

Remember that you may be eligible for one of the hundreds of scholarships offered through the DCCCD Foundation or by other sources. Although some scholarships require demonstrated financial need or a high GPA, many others do not.

All district employees involved in the administration of financial aid programs are expected to adhere to our employee Code of Conduct to ensure ethical conduct and compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations regarding financial aid.

See our Financial Aid News page for the latest updates.

See the catalog for information about financial aid deadlines.

Applying for Aid

Find out what steps you need to follow to apply for financial aid.

Types of Aid

There are three types of financial aid: gift aid, work study and loans.

Awarding Process

Learn when and how financial aid is awarded.

Getting Your Money

Find out how and when you will receive your financial aid award.

Aid Basics

Learn about your rights and responsibilities as a financial aid recipient.

Satisfactory Academic Progress

Learn about the academic standards required to maintain financial aid eligibility.

Forms

Forms designed to supplement your financial aid application can be downloaded here.

Handouts

Download these handouts for handy tips on various financial aid topics

Financial Aid Offices

View the mailing addresses, phone and fax numbers, e-mail addresses and office hours for our Financial Aid Offices.

Veterans Services

Whether you’re currently serving in the military, a veteran or a veteran’s dependent, we want to help you succeed in college and enjoy the full value of your active duty or veteran’s educational benefits.

Financial Literacy

View the information you need to successfully manage your money and time while in college.

Third Course Attempt
The Dallas County Community College District charges a higher tuition rate to students registering the third or subsequent time for a course.