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

  • Complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA as soon as possible. If planning to attend DMACC starting with 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, continuing or returning DMACC students.  Use DMACC’s FAFSA school code of 004589 to ensure we receive your information.

  • DMACC Foundation Scholarship Application. The 2025-2026 Application for DMACC Foundation Scholarships is open until March 1, 2025. Go to the DMACC Foundation Scholarship webpage to read more about the opportunities and submit an application.

  • Last Dollar Scholarship. The Last Dollar Scholarship application deadline has been extended. The new deadline to file a 2024-2025 FAFSA is March 31, 2025. This means that students who filed after the original deadline date (July 15) and any new filers who submit a complete FAFSA by March 31, 2025 will be eligible for consideration of a Last Dollar Scholarship award for the 2024-2025 academic year. Applicants must meet all other criteria as well. Go to studentaid.gov to complete a 24-25 FAFSA. See Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship | Department of Education for more information on the Scholarship.

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/text 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