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Can I receive financial aid for summer classes?
FAQ Answer:
- If you are eligible for Pell Grant during the fall/spring semesters, then you will be eligible for Pell Grant in the summer as long as you are enrolled in at least 6 hours.
Who do I see on campus regarding a merit based scholarship?
FAQ Answer: Please visit the Upward Bound and/or Financial Aid Office for inquiries regarding merit based scholarships.
What is the status of my FAFSA?
FAQ Answer: Have you completed an application for the current award year? A FAFSA must be filled out each new award year which begins with the fall semester. You can check your financial aid status 24 hours a day online at www.dscc.edu. Click on the Financial Aid link to find instructions on how to determine your financial aid status. You can also call the Financial Aid department at 731.286.3236 and we will be happy to check on the status of your financial aid.
What do I need to do for a student loan?
FAQ Answer: The instructions for completing a student loan are available on the Paying for College homepage on the DSCC website at www.dscc.edu
How do I get an application for financial aid?
FAQ Answer: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available on the web at www.fafsa.ed.gov. It is helpful if you print off or pick up a worksheet at one of the Dyersburg locations and complete it prior to completing the FAFSA on the web.
What is the status of my financial aid?
FAQ Answer: You can check your financial aid status 24 hours a day online at www.dscc.edu. Click on the Financial Aid link to find instructions on how to determine your financial aid status. You can also call the Financial Aid Office at 731.286.3350 and we will be happy to check on the status of your financial aid.
How do I apply to work on campus?
FAQ Answer: For Federal Work Study , students should indicate an interest by checking the appropriate question on the FAFSA. Federal Work Study funds are awarded to students who meet the March 1st priority deadline.
How can I fill out the FAFSA online if I do not have a computer?
FAQ Answer:
- Visit the One Stop Center Computer Lab. Financial Aid Counselors are available to assist you with any questions.
I don't have a copy of my IRS Tax Transcript. How can I get one?
FAQ Answer:
- You can request a transcript from IRS, free of charge, in one of three ways:
Online
- Go to http://www.irs.gov
- Look in "Tools" Section
- Click "Order a Tax Return or Account Transcript"
- In the Type of Transcript field, select “Return Transcript”
- In the Tax Year field, select the tax year
- Receive your tax transcript within 5 to 10 working days
Telephone
- Call IRS @ 1-800-908-9946
- Follow instructions
- Receive your tax transcript within 5 to 10 working days
Paper
- Download IRS Form 45067T-EZ at http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4056tez.pdf
- Mail or fax the completed form to the appropriate address
- Receive tax transcript within 5 to 10 working days
Where is the Financial Aid Office located?
FAQ Answer:
- The Financial Aid office in Dyersburg is located in the Student Center on the Dyersburg campus. You may reach this office at 731-286-3350.The Financial Aid Office in Covington is located in the Jimmy Naifeh Building on the JNC-Tipton County center. You may reach this office at 901-475-3100.