Financial Aid

The DEC Story

Douglas Business College was established in 1904 by Warren Douglas as a business and secretarial school. It later became Douglas School of Business Inc. and was incorporated on January 31, 1977. Current owner Jeffrey D. Imbrescia, has been CEO/President since 1989. Douglas School of...

Scholarships Equal Money for School

If you’re looking for ways to help fund your educational dreams your help might be right in front of you the whole time. Did you know that Douglas Education Center offers Institutional Scholarships? DEC gave away over 30 scholarships last year alone totaling around $117,000! For...

Protecting your privacy when applying for financial aid

Protecting your privacy online is a hot topic these days. It is more important than ever before to safeguard your personal information while using social websites to prevent your information from being sold and then eventually used against you. When applying for financial aid, you’re already...

Student loan consolidation: What is it and do you need it?

Student loan repayment can be a tricky thing. Loan consolidation can help you out but how do you know if you need it? One thing to consider is if your total student loan debt is larger than $30,000 you may need the help of student loan...

How do avoid student debt relief scams

Repaying your student loans is stressful enough without having to worry about avoiding scams that may end up costing you more money. Here are some helpful tips to steer you clear of scams trying to cash in on your student loan repayment. You don’t need...

How do you know if you qualify for financial aid?

[caption id="attachment_27192" align="aligncenter" width="500"] How do I know if I qualify for financial aid?[/caption] There is only one way to find out if you qualify for financial aid. You have to apply. The application for financial aid is called the FAFSA. F-A-F-S-A stands for Free Application...

How do I cover my housing with financial aid?

Whether you are a student, parent or adult student looking to go to school you’ll need to prepare yourself. Sometimes the best way to prepare yourself is with a checklist to make sure you don’t leave anything out. Preparing for financial aid with a checklist can...

When should you renew your FAFSA?

Did you know that your financial aid eligibility might expire before the end of your program? Your financial aid only lasts for an award year until you have to renew it. Typically, an award year is the same length of time as your academic year, or...

What are scholarships and how do you get them?

Scholarships are gift-money that can be used towards your direct educational costs as well as your additional costs that can include living expenses, additional supplies, and housing. Scholarships do not need to be repaid. There are thousands of scholarships available to students offered by schools, employers,...

Financial Aid FAQ’s

Applying for financial aid can be a daunting and intimidating process, especially if you've never done it before. Here are some FAQ's that might help you get started. Q: How do I know if I qualify for financial aid? A: If you’ve completed a FAFSA (Free Application...

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