FAFSA Step 3: Accepting Your Award
Go to:
Read the Award Letter Information and Instructions for an overview of important topics such as disbursement dates, restrictions, deadlines, award definitions and explanations, how financial aid works for Flex Term classes, costs of attendance, how refunds work, and work-study and complete State Certification and Selective Service items if applicable.
- In Self-Service, click on Financial Aid (or access it from eConnect and click on Financial Aid checklist).
- Complete the Financial Aid CB State Aid Certification in eConnect.
- Review all awards — accept, adjust, or decline all awards.
If you do not want loans — decline them!
- If you want Federal Direct Loans, you must also complete these steps at StudentAid.gov:
- The school code for Dallas College is 004453 (May show as Dallas College-El Centro)
- Online Loan Entrance Counseling
- Sign Master Promissory Note (MPN)
- Remember to accept your financial aid award letter when all your choices are made.
What’s Next?
Step 4: Disbursements and Refunds
Step 5: Register For Classes
Questions? Contact Us
- Call 972-669-6400
- Join Virtual Drop-in Session with Financial Aid
- Visit any of our Financial Aid Office campus locations
- Email FinancialAid@DallasCollege.edu
- Get Federal Financial Aid Info Online 24/7 or on YouTube
Helpful Links
- Scholarships and Other Aid
- Heartland ECSI Help Line (Disbursements) for FAQs and live chat 844-700-0134
- Income Tax Return Transcripts or 1-800-829-1040
- Social Security or 1-800-772-1213
- Default Resolution and Title IV Eligibility or contact your Loan Servicer or call 1-800-621-3115
- Pell Lifetime Eligibility Used and Direct Loans Status
- If eligible, get your 1098-T online at Heartland (Tax Documents)