Financial Aid General Information

The Dawson Community College Financial Aid Office administers federal, state, and institutional aid programs designed to help eligible students pay for their educational expenses. All financial aid applications for fall enrollment received by the Financial Aid Office on or before March 1 will be given first consideration for all federal, state, and institutional assistance for which the student is eligible (allow up to four weeks processing time). Applications received after March 1 will be accepted and evaluated as received and will be subject to the availability of funds. Assistance is offered in the form of the following:

Grants, scholarships, waivers - do not have to be paid back
Long-term loans - must be repaid after the student leaves school
Employment opportunities - programs where students work on or off campus and earn money to help pay school expenses

In order to determine a student's need for financial aid, the student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for each year of attendance. The application may be requested from the Financial Aid Office or you may apply over the Internet using FAFSA on the Web. Dawson Community College's Federal Title IV School Code is 002529.

In order to receive financial aid the student must

have financial need, except for some loan programs
have a high school diploma, GED, or pass an ability to benefit test
be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student working toward a degree or certificate
not be in default on a student loan or owe a Title IV refund or repayment
have a valid Social Security Number
make satisfactory academic progress
register with the Selective Service, if required

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Remember, policies and procedures governing financial aid programs and application filing dates at Dawson Community College are subject to change at any time without prior notification or publication due to changes in College, state, and/or federal guidelines and regulations.

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