Accepting and Receiving Your Aid

How will I know if I have a financial aid award?

You will be notified by email when you have an award. You may also view posted financial aid awards, account summaries and other helpful personal information under your Student Profile in Workday, our secure online services (login required).

What do I need to do to receive my aid?

1. Review your financial aid awards status in Workday. If you have been offered Federal Direct Loans or work-study, you must accept or decline your loans and work-study offers. Federal direct loans and Pell Grant are prorated or adjusted based on enrollment. If you have a pending action item(s), please address those as soon as possible or reach out to our office for assistance. View Direct Loan Information Page and review How Do I Get My Loan? for more details.
2. Make sure you are enrolled in courses that apply toward the requirements of your selected primary program of study. Financial aid does not pay for courses that are not applicable to the primary program of study on file.
3. Begin attending your classes on time and actively participate in your coursework. Your course participation must be confirmed according to the applicable certification requirements by your instructor and dates for your courses. Visit the academic calendar to view attendance certification dates by semester.
4. Check Workday regularly for outstanding action items or tasks that could affect your financial aid.

How will I receive my financial aid?

Dallas College processes and distributes refunds and disbursements (including financial aid funds) through eRefunds. You can use eRefunds to choose the method you prefer to receive your financial aid.

When will I receive my financial aid?

See the disbursement schedule.

To help ensure you receive your refund as quickly as possible, please make sure you have set up your refund payment preference through the TouchNet Payment Center in Workday. Visit the Refunds and Disbursements for instructions.

Questions or concerns?

Call, email or visit the Financial Aid Office.