Applying for Financial Aid and paying for a college education can be confusing and even stressful for students and parents. At Douglas EducationCenter we understand and want to provide you with as much information as possible concerning financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
To file or renew your FAFSA, simply log on to https://fafsa.ed.gov. Our office highly recommends using the IRS Data Retrieval option to directly import your tax information to your application. If you elect not to use the IRS Data Retrieval option, you can still file your FAFSA; however you will have to manually enter your tax information. Additionally, using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool will save you time if you are selected for Verification.
As always, please feel free to contact us if you need assistance or have any questions:
Q: Do all of Douglas Education Center’s programs qualify for financial aid?
A: All of Douglas Education Center’s degree programs qualify for federal and state financial aid. The majority of DEC’s certificate programs qualify for federal aid.
Q: How do I apply for financial aid?
A: You can apply for financial aid online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. DEC’s federal school code is 013957.
Q: What is financial aid?
A: Financial aid consists of grants and loans to help cover the cost of tuition, books, and supplies.
Q: When should I apply for financial aid?
A: You can apply for financial aid at least four weeks prior to your start date but the earlier you apply the better. You do not need to be accepted in order to apply for financial aid.
Q: Why haven’t/When will I receive my Award Letter?
A: Award Letters are generally mailed out 4-6 months prior to your start date. If you need information sooner, we would be happy to provide you an estimate upon request. To receive your Award Letter or an estimate, you must have a valid FAFSA. Please contact your Financial Aid Officer directly for more information regarding the status of your Award Letter and financial aid.
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FAFSA on the Web:
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FSA ID and Password
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PA Forward Private Student Loan Program
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Student Loan Repayment
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Douglas Education Center is proud to have all of its programs eligible for Veterans Educational Benefits. Veterans can use their Post – 9/11 GI Bill (Ch. 33) Benefits, Veterans Vocational Rehab (Ch. 31) Benefits, and Survivor’s/Dependents (Ch. 35) Benefits in each of our programs to help cover educational costs.
To apply for your benefits you will need to visit https://benefits.va.gov/gibill/. You can also apply in person by visiting your nearest VA regional office. You can also call 1-888-GI BILL-1 (888-442-4551) to have an application mailed to you.
You will be directed to submit documentation to the school in order for your benefits to be certified.
To see what your benefit rate might be you can visit https://benefits.va.gov/GIBILL/comparison_chart.asp.
For any additional questions:
If yourlast name starts with A-K please contact:
Theresa Shuck
Financial Aid Officer
1-800-413-6013 ext. 2197/724-653-2197
If yourlast name starts with L-Z please contact:
Michael Crosby
Senior Financial Aid Coordinator
1-800-413-6013 ext. 2196/724-653-2196
