Financial Aid
Information on Types of Financial Aid
Understanding Types of Aid
It can be overwhelming trying to navigate the ways to pay for college. Please see the link below for more information about types of types of aid.
Create Individual Accounts
FSA ID
In order to complete the FAFSA, both student and guardians must create a FSAID. You must each complete them using different email addresses.
Complete The Application
FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This application opens up on October 1st of the student's 12th grade year. Every student should plan on completing this form. It not only allows students to apply for federal aid, but colleges and universities also use it to determine institution based scholarships and aid.
HESC-TAP
State aid is granted by filling out the TAP or Tuition Assistance Program application. Most people will be prompted to complete this while filling out the FAFSA, in case that doesn't work, below is a link with information.
DCC Financial Aid TV
Dutchess Community College views itself as a financial aid resource for all students and families in Dutchess County, no matter what college they plan to attend. Below is a link to their informational videos for future college students. There are videos about how to fill out the FAFSA, create an FSA ID, scholarship information, loan information, and more.