Page ContentAll Financial Aid offices will be closed Friday, Sept. 22 for staff training. For information about the student debt relief plan announced by President Biden, please visit studentaid.gov/debtrelief. The Dallas College Financial Aid team cannot determine your eligibility for the program. Don’t leave money on the table. Almost every student is eligible for some type of financial aid. That might mean federal grants or loans. But even if you aren’t eligible for federal aid, you may qualify for a work-study job, scholarships, emergency funds, food assistance and more. But you must apply! Applying Opens Doors The financial aid process can help you even if: You think your family’s income is too high to qualify You are undocumented or a DACA recipient You don’t want to take out loans You want to “save” your Pell grants for university You have average grades Applying for financial aid opens the door to all types of assistance. Contact our Financial Aid team and start the process today. Contact Financial Aid and Get Started Types of Aid Grants Government funds for education that you don't pay back Scholarships Funds awarded based on need or merit from an organization or institution that are not paid back Work-Study Need-based aid earned with a part-time job Direct Loans Low-interest loans borrowed for education expenses. This money must be paid back with interest when you leave school. Support Services Dallas College can connect you with community groups and nonprofits that can help with rent, child care, groceries, health care and more. But many determine eligibility with your financial aid application. Emergency Funds The Dallas College Foundation has money to get you through a financial emergency. But you need a financial aid application to qualify for some funding. Tools Financial aid can be confusing. We’ve put together resources to help you navigate the process, such as important dates, terms to know, forms you’ll need, FAQs and more. Important Dates Terms to Know (Glossary) Understanding Financial Aid Forms FAQs Contact Us Contact Financial Aid Help SessionsOur Financial Aid Office offers online help sessions by appointment as well as drop-in office visits and biweekly workshops.Visit Help Sessions Online Appointments and In-Person Hours Mon-Thurs: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat-Sun: Closed Visit an OfficeCall or Email Us 972-669-6400 Email Financial Aid 972-273-3025 (Scholarships) Email Scholarships OfficeCall Center Hours Mon-Sun: 8 a.m. - midnight Additional Financial Aid Resources Understanding Financial Aid Who Gets Aid (Eligibility) Student Rights and Responsibilities Information for New/Transfer Students Information for Current Students Financial Literacy Consumer Information Learn More About Understanding Aid Applying for Aid Steps to Apply for Financial Aid for New Students Steps to Apply for Financial Aid for Current Students FAFSA Overview Forms eConnect Financial Aid Checklist Your Federal Student Aid ID Title IV School Codes Renewal Application Special Case Application Transcript Requirements Learn More About Applying for Aid Awarding Process All About Financial Aid Verification Awarding Process Accepting and Receiving Your Financial Aid Disbursement Schedules Award Letter Information and Instructions Enrollment/Concurrent Enrollment Learn More About the Awarding Process Keeping Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) 60% Dates (Return of Federal Title IV Funds) Learn More About Keeping Aid