Financial Aid

FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION AT DMACC BEGINS HERE.

Financial Aid

How do you plan to pay for your college education at DMACC? DMACC Financial Aid is here to help provide the information you will need to make these important financial decisions. We assist more than 17,000 students each year with grants, scholarships, work-study and low-interest loans.

DMACC School Code: 004589

Office hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Contact Information:
Emailfinaid@dmacc.edu
Call: 515-964-6282 or 800-362-2127 (option 3)
Fax: 515-965-7124

Breaking News

  • The 2024-2025 FAFSA is now open. It is going through a ‘soft launch’ period and may only be open periodically. Go to studentaid.gov for more information on the 24-25 FAFSA or check our website on FAFSA simplification for more information the new form.
  • Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship: For the 2023-2024 academic year (starting fall 2023) a new requirement was added in which all applicants must have an Expected Family Contribution from the FAFSA form at or below $20,000 to qualify for the award. For more information see the DMACC Last Dollar Scholarship webpage​.​
Financial Aid Step-by-Step

FINANCIAL AID STEP-BY-STEP

The financial aid process

You can apply for financial aid at DMACC is three easy steps! First, file your FAFSA. Then, review and submit your financial aid requirements. Finally, accept your financial aid award. It's that easy!

Financial Aid Step-by-Step

Types of Financial Aid

TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID

Financing your college

There are many options available to help you pay for college. DMACC offers a wide variety of scholarships as well as multiple grants and loans. State-funded programs are also available in addition to work study programs, veterans services, summer financial aid and more!

Types of Financial Aid

Financial Aid Forms

FINANCIAL AID FORMS

The financial aid process

After you apply for financial aid, you may be notified via email or text Financial Aid requesting that you submit additional item(s). Almost all of our additional forms may be completed electronically for your convenience.

Financial Aid Forms

Financial Aid Assistance

  • General Financial Aid Questions: 515-964-6282 or 1-800-362-2127 (option 3​)
  • Veterans Services: 515-964-6278​
  • Fax: 515-965-7124

Current Student Resources

By the Numbers

 

1,700 

Scholarships awarded

70%

Students receiving financial aid

$0 

No cost to apply for federal student aid