Financial Aid & Scholarships

Below are some helpful links to help you file your 2025-26 FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) application:

Click here for information on the 2025-26 FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/fafsa-support
Filling out the FAFSA form: https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out
Can I create a StudentAid.gov account if I don’t have a Social Security number? Yes. Click this link for information: No Social Security Number

CONQuer the Cost of Attendance! Follow this link to use our Net Price Calculator to calculate your estimate.

Cost of Attendance (COA) is the amount it will cost a student to go to school. Most two-year and four-year colleges calculate their COA to show the total cost for the school year (for instance, for the fall and spring semesters). Schools with programs that last a different period of time (for instance, an 18-month certificate program) might show a COA that covers a time period other than a standard academic year.

If you’re attending school at least half time, the COA is the estimate of:

Tuition and fees
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment;
Cost of housing and food (or living expenses);
Transportation expenses;
Loan fees (excluding any loan fees for non-federal student loans);
Miscellaneous expenses (including a reasonable amount for the documented cost of a personal computer);
Allowance for childcare or other dependent care;
Costs related to a disability;
Costs of obtaining a license, certification, or a first professional credential; and
Reasonable costs for eligible study abroad programs.

Six Essential Steps to Financial Aid Success

Apply for a DC3 Scholarship starting December 1, 2024
- If you are a new student, you must submit a Dodge City Community College Admissions Application and wait for acceptance into DCCC.
- Apply for both Foundation Scholarships & Financial Aid Scholarships on one application!
  - Sign in to MyDC3.
  - Under Student tab >> Scholarships, complete The DC3 Scholarship application.
  - Submit all official transcripts to transcripts@dc3.edu.
  - The Office of Financial Aid will accept 7 semester High School transcripts for scholarship purposes, use the secure link below to submit https://liquidfiles.dc3.edu/filedrop/FinancialAid.
  - Applying for a scholarship does not guarantee the awarding of a scholarship. Scholarship applications must be re-submitted on a yearly basis. The deadline for the 2025-2026 scholarship application is May 31, 2025.
  - Submit an essay to foundation@dc3.edu. This is not required but IS RECOMMENDED.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Gather tax return information from two years prior to the year you are applying for.
- Go to studentaid.gov to create an FSA ID and access the FAFSA.
- Fill out the FAFSA form.
- Apply as soon as possible after October 1st each year that you will attend.
  - Dodge City Community College School code – 001913
Look at outside scholarship opportunities. These can include your church, civic organizations, community foundations, and more.
Respond to any requests from the Financial Aid office immediately via EMAIL. Your ability to respond quickly will help us do our best to help you get approved. Any emails you receive will be from finaid@dc3.edu.
Evaluate whether you will need a Federal Direct Student Loan. If so, contact the Office of Financial Aid. Ask Questions!
Review the Dodge City Community College Financial Aid Guidelines, Satisfactory Academic Progress and Rights and Responsibilities.

Check out these DC3 Scholarships! Awards a limited by funding. Applying for these scholarships does not guarantee an award. Students must reapply each year.

Scholarship Name	Amount Awarded	Requirements
Presidential Gold	$2,000 per year ($1,000 per semester)	Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale
		Enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours (full time)
		Must maintain required GPA and credit hours to qualify for the next semester
		Not available to high school students – must be a high school graduate with an official transcript on file
		Institutional scholarships are not refundable
Purple Merit	$1,000 per year ($500 per semester)	Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 scale
		Enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours (full time)
		Must maintain required GPA and credit hours to qualify for the next semester
		Not available to high school students – must be a high school graduate with an official transcript on file
		Institutional scholarships are not refundable
Athletic Academic	$1,000 per year ($500 per semester)	Awarded by the Athletic Department
		Not available to high school students – must be a high school graduate with an official transcript on file
		Institutional scholarships are not refundable
Activity/Athletic	Award amount(s) and requirements will vary	Awarded by the Activity Sponsor or Athletic Coach
		Includes: Vocal Scholarships, Art Scholarships, E-Sports Scholarships, Athletic Training scholarships and more
		Not available to high school students – must be a high school graduate with an official transcript on file
		Institutional scholarships are not refundable
Foundation Scholarships	Award amount(s) and requirements will vary	Click here for more information – Foundation scholarship deadline: May 31st!
		Not available to high school students – must be a high school graduate with an official transcript on file
		Institutional scholarships are not refundable

Keep in Mind…

We can’t guarantee that you will receive all of the financial aid and/or scholarships needed for your education. However, the Office of Financial Aid is here to assist you throughout the entire process. Find more financial aid details online, or contact our office with questions.

Funds are limited and awarded on a first-come first-served basis.

Looking for a form?

Financial Aid Forms & Documents

About Federal Aid, Scholarships, and Grants:

In order to be eligible for student financial aid, students must possess a high school diploma or a general educational development (GED) diploma from an approved institution or agency.
Scholarship students must maintain a full-time enrollment status of at least 12 credit hours per semester.
DC3 Scholarships and DC3 Foundation Scholarships are available only during the Fall and Spring semesters.
Recipients must be enrolled in an associate degree (AA, AS, AGS, AAS) or technical certificate program.
Scholarships are not available to students enrolled only in EDUKAN classes.
Students are eligible to apply for a scholarship until completion of a Dodge City Community College Associate Degree (AA, AS, AGS, AAS) or six semesters, whichever is first.
Funds are limited. Completion of the scholarship application does not guarantee an award.
Programs not currently covered by Federal aid: CDL, Nail Technology, Flight, Automotive, and Industrial Maintenance.

Need help with loan repayment?

To help ensure your success, DC3 has teamed up with Solutions at ECMC to answer all of your student loan repayment questions. Solutions is a service of the non-profit organization ECMC and is dedicated to helping students manage educational loans. Their resources are available to you FREE OF CHARGE!

To Contact Solutions at ECMC:

Give them a call at 1-877-331-3262 or,
visit their website at https://www.ecmcsolutions.org to connect through email or web chat with one of their counselors.