Financial Aid
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:
Email: finaid@dmacc.edu
Call: 515-964-6282 or 800-362-2127 (option 3)
Fax: 515-965-7124
Breaking News
- As of October 1st the Federal Government ceased operations in many key offices and departments. Despite
a significant reduction of Department of Education staff, federal financial aid programs
qualify for continued use even through an extended federal government shutdown. Also,
families can still access the FAFSA application and student loan forms for additional
aid resources if needed.
- 2025-2026 Federal aid payments (Pell Grant, Work-Study, Loans, etc.) are NOT interrupted. Funding for federal financial aid programs was previously approved and is not impacted by current budget issues causing the shutdown. Payments will continue as scheduled to eligible students.
- FAFSA and student loan applications. The FAFSA application is open. However, due to staffing cuts there could be delays to helpdesk services.
- State, institutional and private awards. State, DMACC Foundation, and private financial aid resources will operate without interruption.
- GI Bill Benefits. Benefits will be paid to eligible students. But Veteran helpdesk and service offices
are closed. The DMACC Veterans Center is open.
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Complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA as soon as possible. If planning to attend DMACC in the fall 2025 semester (or spring 2026, summer 2026) please go to studentaid.gov to complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA. This application is needed for new or returning DMACC students. Use DMACC’s FAFSA school code of 004589 to ensure we receive your information.
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Last Dollar Scholarship (LDS). Deadline to file a 2025-2026 FAFSA for LDS eligibility is December 31, 2025. Applicants must meet all other eligibility criteria to qualify. Go to studentaid.gov to complete a 25-26 FAFSA. See Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship | Department of Education for more information on the Scholarship.
FINANCIAL AID STEP-BY-STEP
The financial aid process
You can apply for financial aid at DMACC in 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!
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!
FINANCIAL AID FORMS
The financial aid process
After you apply for financial aid, you may be notified via email/text requesting that you submit additional item(s). Almost all of our additional forms may be completed electronically for your convenience.
Financial Aid Assistance
- General Financial Aid Questions: finaid@dmacc.edu
- Scholarship Questions: scholarships@dmacc.edu
- Veteran Services Questions: veterans@dmacc.edu
- General Financial Aid Questions: 515-964-6282 or 1-800-362-2127 (option 3)
- Veterans Services: 515-964-6278
- Fax: 515-965-7124
- Iowa College Access Network (call 877-272-4692 to schedule an in-person appointment (Ankeny Campus, Bldg 5) or schedule online)
- Urban Campus
- Southridge Center
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