Financial Aid
Various state and federal financial aid programs are available to assist qualified students with the cost of attending Dixie Applied Technology College. These include Federal Financial Aid, the Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority, Veterans Administration and others. Several state and federal social service agencies also offer assistance to qualified students in the local area.
Other resources are available for students to determine financial aid eligibility. The federal government will provide some basic information and will estimate eligibility for federal student aid. The financial aid estimate will be shown in the College Cost Worksheet and provide estimated amounts of other student aid and savings that can go towards college education.
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To Apply for Aid
Students must be enrolled at DXATC as a matriculated student before any formal offer of financial assistance can be made. To be considered matriculated, a student must do the following:- Complete a DXATC Admission Application
- Pay $40 Admission Fee
- Complete the DXATC Financial Aid Application 2011-12; 2012-13
- Be fully accepted into a certificate program
Funding Available
Federal Financial Aid: The program is primarily designed to guarantee low and middle-income students who are eligible for aid, to have access to a college education. Federal Pell Grants are intended to be "base funding" for which all other aid eligibility is determined. A student may qualify for other financial aid, even if they do not qualify for a Pell Grant. Only the following programs are eligible for Federal Financial Aid funding: Diesel Technology, Drafting, Manufacturing Operations, Medical Assisting, Office Management, and Pharmacy Technician.
Before submitting an application. . . . Here are some helpful locations to turn to for assistance:
- UHEAA (Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority) has a tutorial that will assist you in completing the FAFSA process. Please view this tutorial online at uheaa.org.
- The U.S. Department of Education has live help to answer your FAFSA questions. You can call (800) 433-3243 to receive help over the phone, or you can select the “NEED HELP” button when you are filling out your actual FAFSA application.
To apply for federal funding, students must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by following the steps outlined below.
- Request a PIN Number to utilize electronic signature for the FAFSA – www.pin.ed.gov. You may also apply for your pin at the end of the FASFA application.
- Complete and submit the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. DXATC Title IV School CODE is 041217.
- The U.S. Department of Education (USDE) randomly selects federal aid applications for a process called verification. After your application has been processed, you may review your Student Aid Report to see if you have been selected for verification. If you are selected for verification, click here for more information. Contact the financial aid office at (435) 674-8415 for additional forms necessary to complete the verification process.
- Complete an Enrollment Agreement for your program.
Once you have completed the steps above please call Student Services (674-8400) for an appointment to complete your application process.
- You will first need to meet with the Student Advisor to discuss requirements for your program of interest. If you plan to transfer credits from another institution, you will need to bring a copy of the transcripts with you to this meeting. After meeting with the Student Advisor, you will need to make an appointment with the financial aid office to complete the Pell Grant application process.
Agency Sponsors: DXATC has an excellent working relationship with several state and federal agencies. If a student already qualifies for services with these agencies they may also qualify for financial assistance for DXATC courses. Questions regarding qualification should be directed to the sponsoring agency. The agencies are:
• Bureau of Indian Affairs, Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah
• Department of Workforce Services
• Deseret Industries/LDS Employment Services
• Utah Department of Rehabilitation Services
Private Scholarships
DXATC Scholarship - The Dixie Applied Technology College offers scholarships to students in good academic standing who show a financial need. Full or part-tuition waivers are available on a limited number basis. Students requesting a DXATC tuition waiver must fill out an application, provide a cover letter and other information as requested by the scholarship review committee.SUTA Scholarship - The Southern Utah Trucking Association sponsors scholarships for students entering the Diesel Technology or Office Management programs. Interested students must fill out the application and submit it by the May 1st deadline. For more information, contact Ed Rogers at (435) 674-8403. (Download application here)
SUHBA Scholarship - The Southern Utah Home Builders Association offers scholarships to students intending to be employed in the Construction Industry. Preference for scholarships will be given to students pursuing construction-related education and students affiliated with SUHBA. The scholarship may be used to fund almost any post-secondary education, i.e., college or vocational, public or private. Recipients may be awarded up to $1,000 per academic year.
Applicant is responsible to ensure that all application materials and requirements are submitted to The Southern Utah Home Builders Association by April 16, 2012. Application must be complete or it will not be considered. Contact Southern Utah Homebuilders at (435) 674-1400 or visit their office at 2303 N Coral Canyon Boulevard, Suite 200, Washington, UT. Visit them online at suhba.com.
UHEAA: DXATC offers a need-based scholarship program for currently-enrolled students. It is sponsored by the Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority. The number of scholarships awarded will depend on the number of qualified applicants and the amount of scholarship money available. For information, contact Ed Rogers at (435) 674-8403.
Veterans Administration
Veterans and active reservists may qualify for funding, as well as qualified spouses or children of veterans who died in service. The following programs qualify for funding: Diesel Technology, Drafting, Manufacturing Operations, Medical Assisting, Office Management and Pharmacy Technician. To inquire about qualifications for VA funding, go to www.gibill.va.gov or 1-888-442-4551.
Steps for using your benefits:
- Review the Chapter 4 - Benefits from the Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors handbook.
- Be prepared! Gather your documentation before you begin.
- VA educational benefits are paid to you. You must pay for your educational costs according to our payment policies.
- Complete a DXATC registration form (In person or online)
- Pay $40 registration fee (In person or online)
- Return the completed applicable form from below, a signed Enrollment Addendum and your DD214.
Applications for Veterans (Self)
- Form 22-1995 Request for Change of program or Place of Training (Benefits previously used)
- Form 22-1990 Application for VA Education Benefits (First time use of benefits)
Applications for Survivors' and Dependents' (Under Provisions of Chapter 35, Title 38, U.S.C.)
- Form 22-5490 Application for Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance
- Form 22-5495 Request for Change of Program or Place of Training Survivors' and Dependents'
Net Price Calculator
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Consumer Information
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Custom Fit Training
Additional funding may be also available to currently-employed students through the Custom Fit Training Program. Their employer can choose to sponsor them for additional vocational or technical training. For more information, contact Jennifer Forbes at (435) 674-8602.
Loan Programs
DXATC does not participate in or endorse any loan program. DXATC does not encourage student participation in any loan program, and does not accept responsibility regarding any information, advertising, processing, certification, student tracking, repayments, etc... associated with any loan students may secure in regard to enrollment at DXATC.
