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We are pleased to learn of your interest in pursuing studies at Dallas Institute of Funeral Service. Our associates program and funeral director certificate program is affordable, acclaimed, and student centered. We combine extraordinary faculty with real-world studies. We have an exceptionally diverse student population and an unparalleled support for your goals. For additional information on applying or attending our college, please contact our Admissions Office by emailing admissions@dallasinstitute.edu or call 214-388-5466. We look forward to answering all your questions or give you a tour!

Admission Procedure

An application for enrollment can be found here. The application should be completed as far in advance of the enrollment date as possible to allow for proper processing of the application.

Educational Admission Requirements

The minimum requirement for admission is a high school diploma or the equivalent.

Educational Licensing Requirements

Educational requirements are prescribed by statute as well as rules and regulations of the funeral service licensing board of the state in which a student desires to obtain licensure following graduation from Dallas Institute of Funeral Service. It is essential that an applicant be familiar with these requirements before enrollment. Licensing criteria vary considerably from state to state so it is strongly recommended that the applicant contact the state licensing board or the Admissions Office to insure compliance in advance of graduation: students may also visit our page on State Licensure for further information on licensing. The minimum requirement for admission in all cases is high school graduation or its equivalent.

Application and Acceptance

The application for matriculation should be completed and returned to the Admissions Office. In addition, the following items are required for admission and acceptance to the College:

1. A completed application for the program desired
2. The $50.00 non-refundable application fee;
3. Applicants must complete a set of enrollment documents through Docusign for the desired program;
4. A high school transcript certifying graduation, or a GED certificate and scores sent directly to the college from the certifier, or an equivalency is required;
5. Official transcripts from all other educational institutions previously attended by the applicant should also be sent directly to the college from the certifier;
6. A recent photograph for ID purposes only;
   a. A driver’s license or state identification card is preferred.
7. Evidence that the applicant has had the Bacterial Meningitis immunization or is exempt from the requirement;
8. Successfully completed ONE of the required entrance assessments and earn the
   required minimum score.
        a. Wonderlic: required minimum score of 305 in the verbal section and 295 in the quantitative section (link provided by the college)
        b. SAT: required minimum score of 900
        c. ACT required minimum score of 16
   An entrance exam is NOT required for:
        a. applicants who have already acquired a degree of Associate level or higher
        b. applicants to the Bachelor of Science in Funeral Service Management Degree Program
        c. applicants to any of the certificate programs

The college reserves the right to refuse admission to any applicant when it is considered to be in the best interest of the College, staff, faculty, students, and the funeral service profession.

At this time, Dallas Institute of Funeral Service is not SEVIS approved by the Department of Homeland Security to accept International Students.