Step 3: Accepting Your Award

Read the Award Letter Information and Instructions for an overview of important topics such as disbursement dates, restrictions, deadlines, award definitions and explanations, how financial aid works for Flex Term classes, costs of attendance, how refunds work, and work-study and complete State Certification and Selective Service items if applicable.

• In Self-Service, click on Financial Aid (or access it from eConnect and click on Financial Aid checklist).
• Complete the Financial Aid CB State Aid Certification in eConnect.
• Review all awards — accept, adjust, or decline all awards.

• If you want Federal Direct Loans, you must also complete these steps at StudentAid.gov:
• The school code for Dallas College is 004453 (May show as Dallas College-El Centro)
• Online Loan Entrance Counseling
• Sign Master Promissory Note (MPN)
• Remember to accept your financial aid award letter when all your choices are made.

• Download a Printable FAFSA Application Checklist (PDF)
• Descargue la lista de verificación de solicitud FAFSA (PDF)