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How is my eligibility determined?

Who can receive federal and state financial aid?

United States citizens or eligible non-citizens who meet the following conditions:

  • Satisfactory academic progress 申请经济援助
  • Have no defaulted student loans or refunds due to federal or state grant programs
  • Have registered for selective service by age 18 (males)
  • Have not been convicted of drug offenses while receiving federal financial aid
  • Students in mini-certificate programs of fewer than 16 credit hours do not qualify for federal aid

Cost of Attendance

An estimate of the educational expenses a student will incur during an academic year. 的se expenses include direct costs (tuition and fees, books and supplies) and related educational expenses (living, 运输, other miscellaneous expenses). 访问 the Business Office 学费和杂费 Calculator for an estimate of direct costs.

Expected Family Contribution (FAFSA filers)

的 US Department of Education calculates your Expected Family Contribution based on the financial information you provided on the FAFSA. 的 EFC calculation compares your income and assets against standard living allowances based on the number of people in your household. Your Expected Family Contribution was reported to you on the Student Aid Report that was mailed or e-mailed to you by the federal aid processor.

财务需要 (FAFSA filers)

You must have financial need to qualify for need-based aid programs. 财务需要 is the difference between your Cost of Attendance (COA) and your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). It is calculated using the following formula:

Cost of Attendance (COA) - (-) Estimated Family Contribution 等于(=) 财务需要

的 道尔顿状态 College Office of Student 金融援助 will award you the maximum aid possible in grants and scholarships. However, we may not be able to meet your financial need. 看到 工作学习, Federal Student Loan sites for information about other funding options; these programs may be able to provide additional financial assistance.