The Dallas County Community Colleges recognize that many students who wish to attend college do not have the financial resources available to pay the cost of higher education. Each college operates a Financial Aid Office (FAO) to assist students seeking a degree or certificate by making their educational goals possible financially. The primary purpose of financial aid is to assist students who, without such aid, would be unable to attend college. The college FAO administers various types of financial aid programs including grants, loans, scholarships and part-time employment. To learn more about student financial aid programs, visit www.students.gov (federal programs), www.collegefortexans.com (state programs), and www.dcccd.edu (college, district, and community programs).
No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination under any program administered by DCCC on any basis prohibited by applicable law, including but not limited to, race, color, age, national origin, religion, sex, disability or sexual orientation.
Most financial aid is awarded on the basis of need and requires an annual application. The FAO will make every effort to assist the student in meeting his/her need using all resources available. Each student has certain rights and responsibilities in the financial aid application process. Therefore, it is important to read all information carefully to ensure compliance with regulations governing receipt and maintenance of financial aid funds. Failure to comply with regulations may result in loss of funding and/or eligibility.