Financial Aid

At Dodge City Online, our goal is to help you navigate the Financial Aid process and help you get the funds that are available in order to help you pay for your education.

There are several different types of aid such as:

Grants: Free money you don’t have to pay back. Pell Grants are a common type.
Scholarships: Also free money, often based on merit or specific criteria like sports or academics.
Loans: Borrowed money that you must repay with interest. Federal student loans usually have lower interest rates and more flexible repayment options than private loans.
Work-Study: Part-time jobs for students with financial need, allowing them to earn money for school expenses.


5 Steps of Financial Aid

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Gather tax return information from two years prior to the year you are applying for.
  • Create an FSA ID, if you haven’t already done so.
  • Fill out the FAFSA form
    • Dodge City Community College School code – 001913
    • Complete the FAFSA each year you attend, as soon as possible, after October 1st.
    • For more information on how to fill out the FAFSA, click here
Below are some helpful links to help you file your FAFSA application:
 
Apply for a DC3 Scholarship
 
Respond to Financial Aid requests

Be ready to respond to any requests from the Financial Aid office immediately. Check your email often! Your ability to respond quickly will help us do our best to help you get approved.

 
Determine if student loans are needed

Review your Award Letters to evaluate whether you will need a Federal Direct Student Loan. If so, contact the Office of Financial Aid.

 
Review required documentation
 

NEED MORE HELP?

Contact finaid@dc3.edu with any questions
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What this means...

College financial aid helps students pay for their education. It comes from federal and state governments, colleges, and private organizations. By understanding and applying for financial aid, you can make college more affordable and manage the costs effectively.

Here’s how it works - Everyone will start by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as mentioned above. This form collects information about your family's financial situation. Your need is determined by your Expected Family Contribution (EFC), which is calculated from the FAFSA. Financial aid aims to cover the gap between the cost of attendance and your EFC.

Award Letters - Colleges send you a financial aid package detailing the types and amounts of aid you qualify for.  Determine if student loans are needed - Review your award letters and decide which one is affordable based on the aid you receive and what you are able to payback.