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.To Apply for Aid
Students must be enrolled at DXATC before any formal offer of financial assistance can be made. To be considered enrolled, students must do the following:- Complete a DXATC registration form
- Pay $40 registration fee
- Apply for Federal Financial Aid online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
- Complete the DXATC Financial Aid Application
- Complete an Enrollment Agreement for your program
- Certifying statement of high school graduation or its equivalent
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: Auto Body, Diesel Technology, Drafting, Medical Assisting, Office Technology and Pharmacy Technician. To apply for federal funding, students must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Agency Sponsors: We also have excellent working relationships with several state and federal agencies. If you already qualify for services with these agencies you may also qualify for financial assistance for your 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
• 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 Auto Body, Diesel Technology, or Office Technology 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.
SUHBA Scholarship - The Southern Utah Home Builders Association offers scholarships to students intending to be employed in the Construction Industry. Students in the Drafting program are qualified to apply for this scholarship.
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: Auto Body, Diesel Technology, Drafting, Medical Assisting, Office Technology, Pharmacy Technician. To inquire about qualifications for VA funding, go to www.gibill.va.gov or 1-888-442-4551.
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.