Academic

• Federal Perkins Loan
• Federal Direct Loan Program (Subsidized,
Unsubsidized and PLUS)
Financial Need Determination
The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships uses the
need analysis from the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine financial need.
Students must submit the FAFSA directly to the U.S.
Department of Education. All information contained in
this application is held in strict confidence. In addition,
financial records are protected in accordance with
FERPA, as amended. Financial need represents the
difference between the estimated cost of attendance
and the amount that the student and the student’s family
are expected to contribute toward the educational
costs. The factors considered in determining the types
and amounts of aid received by an applicant are:
• The availability of funds
• The student’s analyzed financial need
• The student’s classification and record of academic
performance
Applicants desiring priority considera tion should
submit their applications by March 1ST to ensure
timely consideration for the next academic year.
to the University to receive a financial
aid offer.
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Step 2: Complete the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).The
FAFSA can be completed by going
online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Dillard’s
school code is 002004.
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Step 3: Accept or decline the financial aid offer,
if applicable and send the required
enrollment deposits, if applicable.
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Step 4: If applying for a federal loan, complete
a Master Promissory Note and
Entrance Counseling at
www.studentloans.gov.
Transfer students are eligible for various forms of
financial aid, including academic scholarships.
Priority Dates
State grant funds are limited, as are funds for Federal
Work Study programs, Federal Perkins Loans, and
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants.
To receive consideration for those funds, submit the
FAFSA early enough to ensure processing by the
dates listed below. It is suggested that the FAFSA be
completed approximately three (3) weeks prior to the
dates listed below:
• March 1 - Fall and Spring
Financial Aid Packaging
Packages of aid may consist of a combination of
scholarships, grants, loans and employment. This aid
packaging concept enables the University to make
more funds available to a larger number of applicants.
The FAFSA form is required for consideration for
scholarships, grants, and loans. Recipients of aid must
reapply each year. Timely submission of the FAFSA
and all information requested is required to receive
the largest award possible. Scholarship recipients will
receive renewals based on the criteria of the particular
award. Dillard University reserves the right to reduce
or rescind award packages to remain in compliance
with federal, state and institutional aid.
Application Procedure
To be awarded financial assistance of any kind, it is
necessary for the applicant to follow the steps list ed:
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Step 1: Get admitted or re-admitted, if
applicable. A student must be admitted
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• October 15 - Spring Semester
• March 1 - Summer Session
Grant Programs Federal Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant is federally funded and based
upon financial need. Pell Grants are made to eligible,
degree-seeking undergraduate students only based on
information submitted annually on the FAFSA. As of
the printing of this catalog, the maximum grant eligibility
award was $5,775. Contact the Office of Financial Aid
and Scholoarships for the current amount. Student
eligibility is determined by a schedule developed by
the U.S. Department of Education.
Federal Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
The Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity
Grant is for undergraduate students enrolled at least
half-time who demonstrate exceptional financial need.
Grants range between $200 and $4,000.