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Grants

Grants are classified as “free money” and the student will not be required to repay these funds.

Federal Pell Grant

Federal Pell Grants are awarded to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s degree and who possess financial need as determined by the FAFSA. All students meeting eligibility are offered Federal Pell Grant.

Eligibility

  • You must have a qualifying Expected Family Contribution (EFC) – see FAFSA
  • Recipients must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (see Catalog and Handbook)
  • You are limited to receive eighteen (18) terms at full-time enrollment
  • Award eligibility varies based on enrollment status.

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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Eligibility

  • You must complete a FAFSA for the award year you are enrolled/ing in
  • There is a new FAFSA annually starting the 1st of July
  • FAFSA award years are from July 1st – June 30th
  • You must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non citizen
  • You must be enrolled at least half-time in your program of study (undergraduate program)
  • You must demonstrate exceptional financial need
  • You must not have a bachelor’s or a professional degree
  • Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress

How much am I eligible to receive?

You may receive up to $200.00 per quarter, depending on the following:

  • Your financial need
  • When you apply (complete FAFSA)
  • The amount of other aid awarded
  • Availability of funds at Dallas Institute of Funeral Service

What is the application process?

To receive FSEOG funds, you must file a FAFSA as part of the application process. Students who receive Federal Pell Grants and have the most need will receive FSEOG funds first. Dallas Institute of Funeral Service receives a certain amount of FSEOG funds each year from the U.S. Department of Education’s office of Federal Student Aid.

FSEOG funds are limited; meeting the criteria is not a guarantee that you will receive this grant.

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Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) Higher Education Grant

The BIA Higher Education Grant is a federal grant program for Native American students.

Eligibility

  • Must be a member of, or at least one-quarter degree Indian blood descendent of a member of an American Indian tribe which is eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States through the Bureau of Indian Affairs because of their status as Indians. See the Tribal Leaders Directory at the following website: https://www.bia.gov/service/tribal-leaders-directory
  • Must be accepted for admission to a nationally accredited institution of higher education that provides a course of study conferring the Associate of Arts or Bachelor of Arts or science degree.
  • Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the financial aid officer of the collegiate institution.

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Have Questions?

For more additional information regarding scholarships and grants available to Dallas Institute of Funeral Service College students, please contact our Financial Aid office @ 214-388-5466.

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