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Student Services
All of the College’s Student Services programs and support teams are dedicated to ensuring you have what you need to succeed at Dallas Institute of Funeral Service. There are a number of services available on campus to help you be successful, both inside and outside the classroom.
The Admissions Department serves as the front door to the College for prospective students and their families on campus. You’ve worked hard to get here, and your adventure is just beginning. When you come to the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service, you’ll get the best values in funeral service education. Innovative, hands-on learning opportunities and a strong foundation in critical thinking will prepare you to lead in the funeral service field. Pierce Mortuary Colleges is a first-class education that will help define you for the rest of your life.
Please contact the Office of Admissions to get started: e-mail admissions@dallasinstitute.edu or call (214) 388-5466.
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The goal of academic advising is to support students as they develop individualized paths through the funeral service curriculum and allowing students to meet their academic, personal, and professional goals. Academic advising is a very important part of the educational experience. We assist students with choosing to enroll full-time or part-time, advising with academic and graduation requirements, preference in online or on-ground platforms, associate, bachelor, or certificate program qualifications that are throughout Pierce Mortuary Colleges. Prior to enrollment, our Admissions Representatives can assist incoming students. After enrollment, our Academic Advisors serve as the primary point of contact, working in collaboration with faculty, campus partners, and other resources to support students' academic success. We desire to see all of our students achieve their life goals.
If you have any questions, please contact admissions@dallasinstitute.edu (prior to enrollment) or academicaffairs@dallasinstitute.edu (after enrollment) or call, (214) 388-5466.
Our Office of Financial Aid is committed to ensuring you and your family have access to the resources necessary to finance your education and invest in your future. Dallas Institute of Funeral Service welcomes the brightest minds and boldest thinkers of tomorrow, regardless of their financial background. Our Financial Aid counselors are available year-round to work with you and your family in order to create a comprehensive aid award that fits your family’s unique circumstances and makes a world-class funeral service education affordable. We follow state, federal, and college policies to allow our students to achieve and exceed their funeral service educational goals. We’re here to help you apply for aid, manage your costs, and stay informed on all your available financial aid options. You can count on us to provide guidance, resources, and advice on a wide range of topics, including scholarships, student loans, student work study options, understanding the cost of attendance, and expanding your financial literacy.
Please contact the Office of Financial Aid to get started: e-mail financialaid@dallasinstitute.edu or call (214) 388-5466.
We serve the College community at large by assisting with Student Accounts, Tuition Installment Plan, and billing process works to the myriad of academic policies and deadlines. Student Financial Services (SFS) assists students in the handling of their financial affairs with the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service. SFS collects all tuition payments and ensures that all charges for tuition, fees, and other related charges, are appropriately applied to student accounts. We also credit student accounts for financial aid, student loans, scholarships, and payments.
The telephone number for Student Financial Services is (214) 388-5466. If you have any questions, please e-mail us at registrar@dallasinstitute.edu
International Student Services
At this time, Dallas Institute is not SEVIS approved by the Department of Homeland Security to accept international students.
Please contact our Admissions Office with any questions regarding the international student services, application process, or the program in general. Call (214) 388-5466 or, please e-mail admissions@dallasinstitute.edu.
Federal Work Study Program Services
Federal Work Study (FWS) is a federally funded financial aid and employment program for eligible students. This program is to encourage and promote the part-time employment of students with financial need, assist the College and the surrounding community. Your eligibility to work will be based on financial need determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Due to funding limits, there is no guarantee of job availability for all eligible students.
For further information on FWS,go here.
Students can reach our office via e-mail at financialaid@dallasinstitute.edu or phone at (214) 388-5466.
Military and Veteran Student Services
We support the successful transition from military service to the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service and beyond. We recognize the selfless service and sacrifices made by members of our armed forces and the unique challenges associated with transitioning into a college setting. To support this transition, we are committed to providing veterans, active-duty personnel, National Guard, and Reserve members, and qualified dependents with the services necessary to pursue their academic interest in funeral service and integrate into the campus community.
We can assist students with applying for Military and VA educational benefits. Students can reach our office via e-mail at veterans@dallasinstitute.edu or phone at (214) 388-5466.
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Searching and applying for scholarships is largely a self-help process. The College’s web site provides information and resources to assist students of funeral service-related scholarship opportunities across the nation and state-specific. Typically, the most opportune time to begin applying for scholarships is in advance of the student’s next quarter. Scholarship Services, is part of the Office of Financial Aid. Financial Aid Advisors works with community partners to create scholarships and have the website resource hub of scholarships available for current students. List of scholarships on our website is available here. The College also provides a scholarship to all valedictorians to receive a scholarship for the MACFS’s Bachelor of Science in Funeral Service Management.
Financial Aid Advisors are available by phone, e-mail and walk-in appointments to help students find, apply for and receive scholarships. Please call and set up an appointment at (214) 388-5466 or e-mail financialaid@dallasinstitute.edu.
New Student Services empowers students to succeed and facilitates their transition to our College. We look forward to working with you as you start your journey with Dallas Institute of Funeral Service. Orientation is required for all new first quarter and transfer, degree seeking students, and regardless if you are joining us in a virtual or in-person format, we will introduce you to the people and systems that you need to be a successful student. Review the Academic Calendar for dates of Orientation.
Life Management Support aids students by providing life coaching and free and confidential, one-on-one, short-term mental health counseling. We assist students in defining and meeting personal, academic, and career objectives. Workshops and events to promote personal development and well-being are offered.
The Office of Life Management can be contacted at 254-329-7508 ext. 5508 or by email at lifemanagement@dallasinstitute.edu
Please visit the Life Management page for more information.
Entering today's competitive job market can be intimidating, but The Office of Career Services is here to help you prepare for life after College. Our College provides career and professional development programs for students, including skills-building workshops, individual career counseling, job-search strategies, career preparation, job fairs to help connect you with the right opportunity, to write effective resumes and cover letters, posting of current jobs on the College website, and events that will give you the confidence you need to succeed in your job search. We offer a variety of resources for students to use to assist with their own personal career development journey. We strive to meet your needs!
Career Services recognizes the uniqueness of each individual; each of you has a specific journey or calling. Our job is to help you discover your future career by providing you with the tools, knowledge, resources, and guidance to assist you in actualizing your professional goals in the funeral service profession. We do not provide placement or guarantee students employment after graduation.
Whether you’re a current student or potential employer, don’t hesitate to contact The Office of Career Services, at (214) 388-5466 or by e-mail careerservicesdifs@pierce.edu with any questions.
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service provides a Job Board to connect students to employers and to provide access to opportunities through funeral service business, local community, and across the United States. Here, students can find meaningful opportunities that can support their funeral service educational pursuits and personal skills. Positions are posted throughout the year and updated daily. Jobs are not assigned; students must contact the employer directly to apply for an employment position.
The Office of Career Services, at (214) 388-5466or by e-mail careerservicesdifs@pierce.edu with any questions.
Tutoring and Tutorial Services
Tutorial Services, offered by the College, is free of charge and open to all College students currently enrolled. A combination of one-on-one and small group tutorials are offered for many courses. Tutoring may be long-term, short-term, or single visit, depending upon the needs of the student. Students are tutored on a first-come, first-served basis throughout the quarter. Tutoring is by appointment with your instructor.
Please contact your instructor or your Distance Learning Coordinator, DLCoordinator@dallasinstitute.edu and set up a time for one-on-one tutoring or group tutoring.
The College provides online students with access to academic support in the classroom through study groups. Study groups allow peers to meet weekly to study, prepare, and organize course materials with the support of a College facilitator or a Work Study Student. The study group will be facilitated through the College’s Go-To-Webinar system. On-Campus students utilize the College’s library for all study-groups. This is a great way for students to strengthen their knowledge of funeral service concepts and prepare for the National Board Exam.
If you would like to set up a study group for your class, please contact your Distance Learning Coordinator at DLCoordinator@dallasinstitute.edu or call (214) 388-5466.
The Office of Student Records exists to serve the needs of the students, both on-campus and online, and to safeguard the integrity of the students’ educational record. Records services include requests for transcripts, FERPA information, support of diploma processing, mandated student record keeping, maintenance of student records, information on the College Catalog, Student Handbook, and Academic Calendar.
For more information contact (214) 388-5466 or .
Welcome to our Boot Camp!! For most students, extensive preparation and study will be required to pass the College Comprehensive Exams and National Board Exams. As a first step, students should review their course textbooks, identify areas of weakness, and focus study efforts on areas where you do not fully understand the concepts. The College Boot Camp is tied into your Capstone Course. Boot Camp is provided only on-campus and is a rigorous program designed to enhance a student’s success with the Comprehensive Exams and the National Board Exams. The program will occur prior to Comprehensive Exams and is an all-inclusive experience, immersing students in each core funeral service subject area. Students will experience content lectures, packed full of activities, workshop(s), intensive preparation, and test experiences that will help students boost their scores! See Academic Calendar for all details of End of Program events.
E-mail and Microsoft Office Services
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service provides Microsoft Office 365 to all students who attend part-time or full-time.
Office 365 allows students to install Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, OneNote, Publisher, Delve, Sway, and Access on up to 5 PCs or Macs and Office apps on other mobile devices including Windows tablets and iPads®. The plan also includes 1TB of OneDrive storage, managed by the school.
Please contact IT Support for more information regarding student’s e-mail account and Microsoft Office 365 support. Access your e-mail account here.
Help Desk and IT Support Services
The College IT Services Help Desk provides prompt, knowledgeable, courteous technology support services over the phone, in person, and via e-mail and chat to the College community. During the operational hours of the college, 7am – 4pm Monday through Friday, the Distance Learning Coordinator is the central contact point for questions about the use of information technology, including the Learning Management System, Student Information System, student e-mail, and Office 365. For any after-hours assistance concerning IT support, the Help Desk will answer questions directly or facilitate a resolution if second-level technical support is required. To receive the highest level of support, please contact them using the information located at this link: Help Desk.
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service offers a comprehensive collection of both physical and digital research resources, including e-journals and extensive article databases. These resources are accessible through the Follett-Destiny library system or the Library and Information Resource Network (LIRN).
The Follett-Destiny library system allows students to search the on-campus library collection and access over 9 million high-quality MARC records for print materials, as well as various other electronic resources such as libraries, news sites, encyclopedias, and journals, supporting research efforts. Upon enrollment, students will be issued a username and password for access. The physical library on campus is open during business hours for both on-campus and online students, who can check out books for a two-week period. Online students must cover shipping costs for book returns and will be charged for unreturned books.
Moreover, the Dallas Institute provides access to LIRN, which includes research materials for assignments and projects, and personalized librarian support. Access to LIRN is integrated with the Blackboard LMS portal; once logged in, students and faculty do not need separate credentials to use LIRN. Reliable internet and LMS login credentials, issued a week before the term starts, are all that’s needed. LIRN offers 24/7 access to contemporary scientific journals and other resources across multiple disciplines, including Law & Criminal Justice, Psychology, Religion & Philosophy, and Language & Literature, enhancing academic and professional research capabilities.
Online Services provides connections to a variety of services. The College offers a variety of online services designed to aid students in their experience and make their time at the college as smooth as possible. Students may login and access their grades through the Student Information System (SIS), order official transcripts online, make a payment for tuition, access their student (.edu) e-mail, access courses online, login to the College’s library, and much more!
For more information regarding Online Services, please call the front office (214) 388-5466 or visit IT Support.
The College works to ensure that qualified students, whether incoming or current students, with a disability, are provided with reasonable accommodations that enable a student to participate fully in the activities, programs, services, and benefits provided to all students. In conjunction with Pierce Mortuary Colleges, accommodation services also promote the College’s compliance with applicable disability laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (as amended) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
For more information regarding ADA accommodations, please visit our website page here or email the following individuals according to your current status as a student:
- If you have been accepted for matriculation into the College or are a currently enrolled student, please email the Dean of Academic’s
- If you are in the application process – admissions@dallasinstitute.edu
- To speak with an individual concerning information on accommodation services by phone, please call the college at (214) 388-5466 and ask for one of the individuals listed above
Web and Other Support Services
Throughout the students’ lifecycle, the College provides essential support services online 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Through the College’s website, students have around-the-clock access to self-services including applying to the College, paying tuition, applying for financial aid, ordering official transcripts, finding a funeral service job, requesting a tour of the College, making a donation, and other self-serving resources for students.
Extracurricular Organizations, Clubs, Student Activities, and Events
Getting involved with a student organization, fraternity, clubs, organizations, college events, and outings is a great way to explore and develop one’s self-identity within the college community. By joining or attending, students make lasting connections and memories. Attending events is encouraged for all students, whether you are an online or on-campus student.
Student developed activities help students grow as leaders, and their efforts make a positive impact at the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service. There are many ways for students to get involved on campus, and the College hope to serve as a connection point for students in finding the opportunity that is right for them. Students can contact the College should they wish to start a new club, get assistance in planning an event, or find a group who shares their passions.
Please call us at (214) 388-5466 or drop by our office with questions and ideas!
For more information regarding our clubs and activities, please visit the Clubs & Activities page.
Study Skills Workshop Services
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service currently employs a variety of programs designed to help students adjust to and succeed in higher learning settings. Academic support services offer students help in a number of formats, such as study skills workshops or Drill Down Class/Meeting. Often, incoming students who may be academically underprepared are encouraged or even required to participate in such programs based on factors such as high school GPA.
For more information, please contact DLCoordinator@dallasinstitute.edu.
The Mock Online Classroom was developed with the idea that early familiarity with the online environment could help students get off to a strong start. It presents a simulated online classroom—free and open to students —as a “test-drive” for new students. Over time, students will receive information regarding the College, get acquainted to the learning environment, and support services.
Please contact your Distance Learning Coordinator for more information at DLCoordinator@dallasinstitute.edu or call (214) 388-5466
The Clinical Coordinator is a funeral service professional who represents Dallas Institute of Funeral Service and provides Clinical Services to students. The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for clinical leadership in securing and maintaining relationships with approved clinical sites. In addition, the Clinical Coordinator is responsible for scheduling clinical site visits. The Clinical Coordinator collects, documents, and stores all required student clinical programmatic paperwork according to College and accrediting standards. The Clinical Coordinator promotes and supports the vision and mission of Pierce Mortuary Colleges.
Each student enrolled in the accredited Associate’s program must complete several clinical requirements. Students who are needing help with the end of program requirements, embalming clinical case requirements, assigned funeral home to complete requirements, required documentation, assignment of student clinical placement, collection of required documentation, on-campus embalming’s (if offered), clinical embalming schedule, lab supplies, Clinical Embalming Proficiency Observations, assigned preceptor, Funeral Director Practicum, initial calls, arrangement conferences, body removals, funeral-related observations and the such, should reach out to the College’s Clinical Coordinator for all their answers.
For more information regarding Clinical services and requirements, please contact our Clinical Coordinator at (214) 388-5466 or e-mail, ClinicalCoordinator@dallasinstitute.edu
The Student Computer Center plays a crucial role in academic support at the College. By offering access to essential software applications, internet, and email services, students can efficiently complete their coursework and engage in academic research. Moreover, the provision of a printer/copier adds to the convenience for students who may need hard copies of their work. The streamlined process for addressing hardware or software issues through the IT office or ticket system ensures that students can quickly resolve any technical difficulties they encounter, allowing them to stay focused on their studies. Overall, the commitment to student success and convenience is evident in the comprehensive services provided by the Student Computer Center and the College's IT Services.
Capstone – The online NBE study series provides a substantive review of the doctrine tested to help students pass the National Board Exam. Students will have the opportunity to simulate time and exam management under exam-like conditions online. While the Capstone is intended to close the knowledge and skills gap between funeral service education and the NBE, it is also designed to help students reach mastery level for skills associated with passing the NBE. The online environment includes test questions, videos, tutorials, and much more!
Please contact your Distance Learning Coordinator to sign up! Call (214) 388-5466 or e-mail DLCoordinator@dallasinstitute.edu .
Certifications and Certificates
Pierce Mortuary Colleges provides several certifications, at no cost to the student. Certification/Certificate Programs are a great way to learn more about a specific funeral service skill set that, in turn, can enhance your résumé by making you more competitive and increase your eligibility for more opportunities.
Live, interactive cremation certification training occurs once a year for on-ground and online students. In addition to the ICCFA Operator Certification, Pierce Mortuary Colleges also provides students with the opportunity to receive an ICCFA Cremation Arranger Certificate. All students may attend at different times within the program.
Other certifications and certificates are selected by the College as they are available.
(Mid-America College of Funeral Service provides additional certifications for students to enroll in. Tuition information is provided. Learn more about these programs here.)
Please contact the Office of Admissions for more information: e-mail admissions@dallasinstitute.edu or call (214) 388-5466.
To view textbook information for all programs, select here.