THE AWARDING PROCESS

Although it is primarily the responsibility of the family to finance a student’s education, Dana College will work on your behalf to keep your investment in a college education affordable. Financial aid is awarded to students on merit, as well as on a need basis.

In determining a financial aid package, outside source tuition only scholarships are considered first. All Dana scholarships and grants are considered next. Dana scholarships and grants can only be applied to tuition. If a student is eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, it is considered next. Remaining need will be met through other financial aid programs including federal and state grants, loans, work and other outside source aid not limited to tuition.

Substitute awards cannot be guaranteed if an award or part of an award package is declined. Students that receive funding from outside resources, such as a private scholarship, must contact the Financial Aid Office so that it is included in their financial aid package.

Only financial aid awards originating and signed by a Financial Aid Office employee are considered official offers of aid from Dana College. A student has a three week deadline to accept and return official award offers back to the Financial Aid Office. After the three week deadline any aid offered and not accepted will be withdrawn.