Financial Aid / Payments

Self-Payment

If a student does not want to go through the financial aid process and prefers to self-pay, they simply login to MyDC3 and then click Pay My Bill to review the Account Statement and make a payment.
 

GI Bill®

Veterans or family members of veterans wanted to utilize the GI Bill® to pay for college, should contact the College’s Veterans Coordinator at veterans@dc3.edu

Financial Aid, Grants and Scholarships

For students that want to use Financial Aid, Grants, or Scholarships, our goal at Dodge City Online 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.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.


4 Steps of Financial Aid

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.