Who Is Eligible?

If you are a recent high school graduate and meet the qualifications listed below, you can be a Rising Star!

You must graduate from an eligible Dallas County public high school, Dallas Can! Academy or a DCCCD charter high school. Contact the Rising Star advisor at the college of your choice to find out whether your high school is eligible.
You must exhibit financial need; in other words, your family’s income must fall within a specific range (see the table below).
You must complete a financial aid application with a DCCCD Financial Aid Office using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Or, if you are an undocumented student and are not eligible for federal aid, print a copy of the FAFSA application (PDF - 1.9MB) and submit it with your family income information to your college’s Financial Aid Office. The results of the application will determine your financial eligibility for the Rising Star program.

If you have any questions about your financial aid eligibility, please contact your college’s Financial Aid Office.

You also must meet one of the following academic requirements:

Family Income Eligibility Guidelines for Rising Star Financial Assistance
People in Household	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Annual Family Income Cannot Exceed	$12,500	$38,400	$39,150	$43,500	$47,000	$50,500	$53,950	$57,540