IMPORTANT NOTICE
Financial Aid funds in excess of college charges will be disbursed to students no later than the 14 days from the date there is a credit balance. Disbursements will be made through BankMobile.
Students wishing to participate in the Minnesota State Grant Program must submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the Central Processing System within 30 calendar days of a given semester's start date.
| Semester | Deadline |
| Spring 2022 | February 8, 2022 |
| Summer 2022 | June 16, 2022 |
Seven Easy Steps to the FAFSA: A Student's Guide to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid gives you the information you need to complete the FAFSA with lightning speed and receive the financial aid you need to attend DCTC.
After the weekly Campus Visit and following most Orientation and Registration sessions, the Office of Financial Aid is hosting open financial aid sessions with hands-on help in Computer Lab 1-116. These sessions are open to all future and current Dakota County Technical College students, their family, and their friends.
At these sessions, we can help you:
Out of an abundance of caution, we are currently suspending hands-on labs. If you would like assistance with the financial aid process, please contact our Office of Financial Aid Helpdesk at finaid@dctc.edu and a member of our staff will reach out to you and assist you.
Students with questions regarding financial aid should contact their Academic and Financial Aid Advisor in the Enrollment Services Office.
General Financial Aid Questions?
