Checklists

Financial Aid Checklist

Check when completed

1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form any time after January 1.
   
   The FAFSA can be filed on the Internet at the following website:  http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
   
   You may be eligible for the following grants:

• Pell Grants
• Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
• DMACC Grant
• Iowa Vocational Technical Tuition Grant (IVTTG)*
• Iowa Grant

Career education students should note a July 1st FAFSA filin deadline for Iowa Vocational Technical Tuition Grant consideration.
 

2. Within 4-6 weeks of the postmark date, you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR), confirming the information you reported on your financial aid application.
   
   Please review the SAR for accuracy and, if changes need to be made, you may submit your SAR to DMACC’s Financial Aid Office for corrections.
   
3. When you receive the initial information letter from DMACC’s Financial Aid Office and if they are requesting additional information, please return the requested information immediately.
   
   After your financial aid information has been confirmed, you will receive a financial aid award letter.
   
   A William D. Ford Direct Loan may be processed through the DMACC Financial Aid Office.  An application will be sent with your Financial Aid Award Letter.