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Who qualifies for Rising Star?

To be eligible, student must:

  • Be a graduating senior or have recently graduated from one of the Dallas County Public High Schools and/or Dallas CAN Academy.

  • Graduate in the top 40% of their high school class, OR with a "B" average OR pass the required Dallas County Community College District assessment test to enter any of the DCCCD colleges.
  • Meet eligibility guidelines for financial assistance (see graph below)

Eligibility Guidelines for Financial Assistance

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Annual Family Income Cannot Exceed $12,500 $34,800 $39,150 $43,500 $47,000 $50,500 $53,950 $57,540

Do you qualify?

Click here for application instructions.

July, 2009