To apply for financial aid complete the Free Application for Federal Student (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The annual FAFSA may be completed anytime after January 1 prior to the award year, but no later than June 30 of the following year. Students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 each year.

The Colleges comply with the FAFSA deadlines, but have also established processing Priority Dates. To make sure that awards are processed for eligible students before the first day of classes a student's financial aid file should be complete by the priority date for the term during which they plan to enroll.

For answers related to the financial aid process, visit www.dcccd.edu and select "Get Answers".