Financial Aid & Scholarships

File at www.studentaid.gov | FAFSA help center: 1-800-433-3243

Below are some helpful links to help you file your 2024-25 FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) application:

• 6 Things Students Need Before They Fill Out the 2024-25 FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov/articles/things-you-need-for-fafsa/
• 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! Click the link 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

1. Apply for a DC3 Scholarship
   • 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.
     • Submit an essay to foundation@dc3.edu. This is not required but IS RECOMMENDED.
2. 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 of each year that you will attend. *UPDATE: THE 2025-2026 IS DELAYED PER THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION UNTIL DECEMBER 1, 2024.
     • Dodge City Community College School code – 001913
3. Look at outside scholarship opportunities. These can include your church, civic organizations, community foundations, and more.
4. 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.
5. Evaluate whether you will need a Federal Direct Student Loan. If so, contact the Office of Financial Aid. Ask Questions!
6. 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.

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.

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Financial Aid Forms & Documents