First, make sure you have completed an application for admission. You may complete an application online  or at any Dallas County Community College Office of Admissions. Next, complete the online Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) .

You will need information from your 2008 federal income tax return and all W2s to complete the 2009-2010 FAFSA. Be sure to include the Title IV School Code  for any school that you may attend.

If you plan to enroll only in Distance Learning courses, use Title IV code 008510.

If you need help completing the FAFSA, visit the Financial Aid Office  at the college you plan to attend.

If you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you may still qualify for state or local aid even though you may not be eligible to apply for federal student aid. You may apply for state or local aid by completing the FAFSA Pre-application Worksheet  and submitting it to your Financial Aid Office.