| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 53.56 |
| Liaison | Georgeann Moss |
| Submission Date | Dec. 22, 2021 |
Dallas College
PA-8: Affordability and Access
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.73 / 4.00 |
Marisa
Pierce Associate Vice Chancellor Student Success |
Percentage of need met, on average, for students who were awarded any need-based aid :
Percentage of students graduating without student loan debt:
Percentage of entering students that are low-income:
Graduation/success rate for low-income students:
A brief description of notable policies or programs to make the institution accessible and affordable to low-income students:
Dallas College provides students access to financial aid with grants, scholarships, work-study, direct loans, community support services, and emergency funds. Federal Aid Programs include Pell Grants, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants, and Direct Subsidized Loans. State financial aid programs include Texas Education Opportunity Grants and Texas Public Education Grants. Dallas College financial aid grant programs include TRIO Rising Star, Dallas Promise, Parents Promise and Work Study.
Dallas College provides the CARES Program, supporting student needs in child care, food, housing, learning materials, COVID safety, and transportation.
A brief description of notable policies or programs to support non-traditional students:
Dallas College offers several programs to support non-traditional students and adult learners.
The Parent Promise is a scholarship program which provides a pathway for you to earn a certificate or associate degree in order to pursue a career in an in-demand field of study at no cost to you. Parent Promise will cover any gap between state and federal financial aid at Dallas College to make sure tuition is covered. https://www.dallascollege.edu/paying-for-college/parent-promise/pages/default.aspx
Work Ready U offers no-cost adult education programs that teaches the skills needed for college or career success. Programs include English as a Second Language (ESL), High School Equivalency GED, and specialized job training to earn micro-credentials. https://www.dallascollege.edu/cd/workreadyu
The Emeritus Senior Adult Program provides affordable, quality learning activities, instruction and volunteer opportunities. Credit and noncredit (CE) classes are available during the day, in the evenings, weekends, and online. https://www.dallascollege.edu/cd/senior-adults/pages/default.aspx
Estimated percentage of students that participate in or directly benefit from the institution’s policies and programs to support low-income and non-traditional students:
Website URL where information about the institution’s accessibility and affordability initiatives is available:
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Percentage of need met, on average, for students who were awarded any need-based aid based on number of students enrolled that are eligible for Title IV financial aid.
Percentage of students graduating without student loan debt is based on number of students graduating with subsidized and/or unsubsidized loans.
Percentage of entering students that are low-income is based on number of students enrolled that are eligible for Title IV financial aid.
Percentage of need met, on average, for students who were awarded any need-based aid based on number of students enrolled that are eligible for Title IV financial aid.
Percentage of students graduating without student loan debt is based on number of students graduating with subsidized and/or unsubsidized loans.
Percentage of entering students that are low-income is based on number of students enrolled that are eligible for Title IV financial aid.
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