Applying for Aid - The Financial Aid Process

How to Apply for Aid at DMACC in 3 Easy Steps.

Submit Required Documents

How to review and submit any additional information

File FAFSA

File your FAFSA (financial aid application) as early as possible. Right now, there is one way you can do this:

On the web at FAFSA.gov

TIP: Use the Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) to make filling out the FAFSA even easier!

Be sure to complete the correct FAFSA!

Planning to start in the Spring of 2023?

Chart showing that the 2022-2023 FAFSA should be completed for entry in Fall 2022, Spring 2023 or Summer 2023.

Planning to start in the Fall of 2023?

Chart showing that the 2023-2024 FAFSA should be completed for entry in Fall 2023, Spring 2024 or Summer 2024.

Complete Requirements

Within 7-10 days after your FAFSA is processed DMACC will reach out to you via your DMACC email address, so check it often.

You will be directed to Banner Self Service (accessible through myDMACC) to view your additional "requirements".

Instructions on Viewing Financial Aid Requirements on Banner Self Service
Your financial aid information will be processed after all forms and information that was requested of you have been submitted to the DMACC Financial Aid Office.

Accept Award

You will receive a notification sent to your DMACC email to let you know when you have a financial aid award offer ready to view.

You will be able to review your financial aid eligibility from the state and federal government - such as federal grants, loans, and college Work-Study.

Instructions to Accepting Your Financial Aid Award

If you need help understanding your financial aid award, you can get help by contacting the DMACC Financial Aid Office or by accessing the "Financing Your Education at DMACC" (PDF) booklet.
New student borrowers will need to complete Loan Entrance Counseling and the Direct Loan Promissory Note. If you do not complete these two important steps, you will not receive the federal student loan offered to you.