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
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The DMACC Foundation Scholarship is now open to apply! Applications for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 terms is now open until July 15. Visit the Foundation Scholarships website and complete the General Application to be automatically matched with scholarships you qualify for, and don’t forget to review your answers and essay before submitting. Deadlines are important, so submit your application on time!
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Complete the FAFSA as soon as possible. If planning to attend DMACC in the summer 2026 or fall 2026 semesters, 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 June 30, 2026. 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
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