The staff in the Office of Financial Aid at Dutchess Community College realizes that attending college is one of the most important investments you'll ever make. And since finances are critical to your college career, the Financial Aid office provides you with complete and accurate financial aid information and assistance through counseling services, publications, and mailings.

The Office of Financial Aid processes applications for all financial aid awards in a timely and efficient manner, maximizing financial aid awards from all possible sources and making DCC affordable for you. We assist more than 5,000 students each academic year.

Financial aid is defined as any grant, scholarship, loan, or employment opportunity given with the express purpose of assisting students with education-related expenses. Financial aid is available for qualified students and is awarded on the basis of student need and the availability of funds.

For more information call the Office of Financial Aid at (845) 431-8030.

The Admissions application and the Financial Aid application are two different processes. However, even if you have a financial need, you must still apply for admission to the college. Counselors are available to assist you with meeting your financial needs so that the admission of a student becomes a reality.

Office Notes:

• Tuesday evenings during the fall and spring semesters, we are open until 7:00 p.m.  when classes are in session.

• Students are responsible for submitting photocopies of required documents to our office if requested. Photocopies will not be made in the Office of Financial Aid. Coin-operated photocopiers are located in the Ritz Library, 3rd floor of Hudson Hall; and in the DCC Bookstore, Dutchess Hall.

• Application processing takes approximately 4-8 weeks. Plan on completing the financial aid applications as soon as you have completed your 2007 tax returns.
  Prompt application filing is important. Late applications can cause delays in your
  financial aid payouts.

Please make sure any documents sent to the Office of Financial Aid include the student’s name and Student ID Number (Starts with an A) on each page.