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Financial Aid

 

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** Interested in aid for Summer classes? See Summer Aid for information. **

The colleges of DCCCD are 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 the 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 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.

 
 
Aid Basics
Learn about your rights and responsibilities as a financial aid recipient.
Types of Aid
There are three types of financial aid: gift aid, work study and loans.
Eligibility
Learn about the eligibility requirements for federal and state financial aid for credit students.
Applying for Aid
Find out what steps you need to follow to apply for financial aid.
Verification
Learn about the Verification process and the steps you will need to complete if you are selected.
Awarding Process
Learn when and how financial aid is awarded.
Receiving Your Aid
Find out how and when you will receive your financial aid award.
Forms
Forms designed to supplement your financial aid application can be downloaded here.
Financial Aid Offices
View the mailing addresses, phone and fax numbers, email addresses and office hours for our Financial Aid Offices.
New/Transfer Students
Are you new to college, or new to the colleges of DCCCD? Find out how to get started with financial aid.
Current Students
Get quick access to financial aid information for students who are familiar with our system and have completed the application process.
Financial Literacy
View the information you need to successfully manage your money and time while in college.
Financial Aid for Continuing Education
If you are taking career- or occupation-related continuing education courses, you may be eligible for a Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG).
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Learn about the academic standards required to maintain financial aid eligibility.
Quick Tips
Check out these handouts for tips on various financial aid topics.
Third Course Attempt
The colleges of DCCCD charge a higher tuition rate to students registering the third or subsequent time for a course.
Shortcut URLs
Need to access financial aid information in a hurry? Here are some shortcut URLs you can use to get to the page you need, when you need it.

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