Financial Aid

Letter from the Director

Forms

Rights & Responsibilities

How To Apply

-Student Eligibility
-Dependency Status
-Academic Progress
-Withdrawing
-Professional Judgement

Frequently Asked Questions

Types of Financial Aid

-Scholarships
-Federal & State Grants
-Stafford Loans
-Stafford Loans MPN
-PLUS Loan
-Alternative Loan
-Choosing a Loan Lender
-Applying for a Stafford Loan
-Entrance & Exit Interviews
-Federal Perkings Loans/Nursing Loan
-Federal Work Study
-Additional Sources of Aid

What's New

Internet Resources

Important Terms

Admissions

Student Accounts

Staff

Contact Us

Calendars

Directories

You can expect from us (your RIGHTS):

• All students have the right to be treated with respect and courtesy.  This includes a cordial greeting in person or on the phone.
• Answering any and all questions you may have until you understand.
• A staff that is available all business day long.
• Any student may request and receive an explanation of how their financial aid or refusal of aid was determined.
• Each student will be assigned a counselor who is knowledgeable in his or her profession, will listen attentively, will follow through on any promises made or resolutions or problems, and can get answers quickly.
• Students have the right to know all their options; the differences and peculiarities of each aid program, and the consequences of each decision they make.

We expect from you (your RESPONSIBILITIES):

• Each student aid applicant needs to become familiar with the policies, procedures, and deadlines for financial aid.
• To treat each staff member with respect and courtesy.
• The student is responsible for the prompt return of all requested documentation.
• To keep copies of all materials submitted to the Office of Financial Aid.
• The student assumes the responsibility of reading all materials provided to them by the Office of Financial Aid carefully.  If you do not understand the paperwork being sent to you, please bring it in with you when you stop by to see us.
• All students are responsible for notifying the Office of Financial Aid of any changes in status including:
• Additional awards received not included on the original award notice.
• Change in enrollment status
• Change of address, phone number

Please come to the Office of Financial Aid prepared and willing to spend time.  Do not assume that we will always know what you want or need.  Some transactions are time consuming so please allow enough time to conduct your business.  We will give each student the same attention and will not rush you out the door.

Cooperation is a two way street!  Please accept the fact that we are all human and sometimes, despite our best efforts, mistakes do occur.  The financial aid process is a cooperative effort between Dutchess Community College and it’s students.

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