Financial Aid Policy

Federal Title IV Financial Aid is available for students who demonstrate financial need. Financial aid is meant to assist students in completing an eligible training program successfully and acquire a College credential. Therefore, it is the policy of the College to award financial aid only to students who maintain satisfactory attendance and progress.

To apply for federal student aid you must apply for a PIN or electronic signature at www.pin.ed.gov, then complete your FAFSA application each year at www.fafsa.gov. Types of assistance include Pell Grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG), State Grants, and Federal Work Study. Pell Grants are the primary gift-aid program (gift-aid is aid that is provided with no expectation of repayment) offered by the federal government. Eligibility is based on an index provided by the federal government. FSEOG/LEAP/UCOPE Grants are gift-aid programs offered through state and federal sources. Eligibility is determined by the availability of funds and the government's index. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Federal Work Study is a program that allows students to work and earn money to help pay expenses related to their education.

Students interested in receiving assistance through Federal Grant or Work Study programs must apply online at fafsa.ed.gov under "Free Application for Federal Student Aid." Students who do not have access to the internet may request a paper application from the College Financial Aid Office. The College does not participate in any federal student loan program. In order to qualify for the financial aid, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

1. Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen (as defined by federal regulations)
2. Have a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate
3. Maintain satisfactory progress and attendance in the program of study according to the standards of the institution
4. Not be in default on any federal loan or owe repayment on any grant at any school previously attended
5. Be enrolled in an eligible program

Private scholarships are provided by various organizations and individuals for students who qualify. Scholarship applications are available to the right. Students who have been awarded these scholarships may use them at the Davis Applied Technology College with full enrollment and training privileges as set forth by the scholarship. Institutional scholarships are available to selected high school seniors and adults. These scholarships may be awarded based on need or merit throughout the academic year. Funds not utilized will be reissued periodically throughout the school year. The College believes that education and training should be accessible to all individuals regardless of economic status. In selected cases, the College sponsors scholarships for economically disadvantaged individuals unable to access other financial aid resources. Financial aid for qualified individuals may also be arranged directly through the following agencies:

• Department of Workforce Services
• Utah Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
• Bureau of Indian Affairs
• Veterans Administration

For more information, contact the Financial Aid office at (801) 593-2516.