Qualify for FREE tuition at Dallas College and Partner Universities

Dallas County Promise is a last dollar scholarship that provides FREE tuition to Dallas College and several partner universities. Visit the Dallas County Promise website for important deadlines and details.

To become a Dallas County Promise scholar, students take four easy steps and meet all deadlines.

1. Complete the Dallas County Promise PATH form. Beginning September 1st, visit DallasCountyPromise.org to start the process.

2. Complete a Financial Aid application

3. Apply to Dallas College or University Partners on the Apply Texas website or the Common App website.

4. Enroll in Fall semester courses at the partner college or university.

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Dallas County Promise Video

Dallas County Promise: Path Form from Dallas County Promise on Vimeo.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many classes do I have to take each year to keep my scholarship?
What if I take a gap year? Can I still get the Dallas Promise scholarship when I return to school?
What types of financial aid are available?
- Federal grants
  - Government awards based on merit and/or need
  - Recipient does not have to pay back
- Institutional grants
  - Aid offered to students by the schools they plan to attend
  - Recipient does not have to pay back
- Scholarships
  - Money awarded on an academic basis or any criteria created by the organization or individual who is giving the award
  - Recipient does not have to pay back
- Work-study
  - Financial support from a university in the form of a job, wherein the student works along with going to school
- Loans
  - Usually from banking systems, with the understanding that the money awarded will be paid back
What is needed to complete the FAFSA/ TASFA?
Both students and parents must create a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID to complete the FAFSA. Create one HERE

An FSA ID is not needed to complete the TASFA application.

Required PARENT information includes:
- Parent FSA ID
- Prior-prior Year Federal Income Taxes, W-2 Forms and other records of money earned. (ex. 2021 tax documents for the 23-24 FAFSA/TASFA application)
- Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
- Social Security number or alien registration number
- Driver’s license number (if applicable)
- Marital status (dates)
- Parent names and birth dates
Required STUDENT information includes:
- Student FSA ID
- Prior-prior year Federal Income Taxes, W-2 Forms and other records of money earned (if applicable)
- Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
- Social Security number or alien registration number
- Driver’s license number (if applicable)
- Name and birth date

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Qualify for FREE tuition at Dallas College and Partner Universities

Dallas County Promise Video

Frequently Asked Questions

How many classes do I have to take each year to keep my scholarship?

What if I take a gap year? Can I still get the Dallas Promise scholarship when I return to school?

What types of financial aid are available?

What is needed to complete the FAFSA/ TASFA?