Financial Aid
My Texas Future
My Texas Future (www.mytexasfuture.org) is an online portal launched by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) to assist Texans, particularly adult learners, high school students, and returning students, in planning their education and career paths. It provides tools and resources to explore college programs, career options, and financial aid, aiming to help users identify affordable, high-demand career paths with low or no debt. Key features include:
- Career and Program Exploration: Interactive tools like the Career Explorer and Program Explorer allow users to compare careers by location, earnings, skills, and required education, and filter college programs by tuition, length, and format (e.g., online, part-time).
- Direct Admissions: Texas high school seniors can see which colleges will accept them based on academic records (e.g., GPA, class rank) before applying, reducing application stress.
- ApplyTexas Integration: Syncs with ApplyTexas to streamline college applications for Texas public universities and community colleges, including Dallas College and Collin College.
- Financial Aid Guidance: Offers resources on paying for college, including FAFSA/TASFA instructions, scholarships, grants (e.g., TEOG, TPEG), and employer benefits.
- Personalized Support: Connects users to institutional advisors at partner colleges for tailored guidance (available at 20 participating institutions).
- Additional Tools: Includes a Career Interest Quiz, college credit transfer options, Academic Fresh Start for clearing past academic records, and data on program costs and earnings potential.
Launched in August 2023, My Texas Future supports Texas’ goal of 60% of working-age adults earning a degree or credential by 2030. It consolidates content from the former College for All Texans site and is tailored for busy Texans, including veterans and displaced workers, with plans to expand for middle and high school students.
Click here to be taken to My Texas Future’s page for “Paying for College.”
Federal Student Aid
The studentaid.gov website, managed by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid, is the primary platform for applying for and managing federal student financial aid, including grants (e.g., Pell Grants, FSEOG), loans, and work-study programs through the FAFSA, available to students at all accredited Texas colleges. It offers resources on paying for college, including FAFSA/TASFA instructions, scholarships, grants (e.g., TEOG, TPEG), and employer benefits, guiding students through funding options. The site also provides tools for exploring college costs, repayment plans, and loan forgiveness, complementing state and institutional aid programs across Texas.
Click here to go to the Federal Student Aid website.
Below is a list of community colleges in the Metrocrest area along with their Federal School Codes used for the FAFSA application. These codes are essential for students applying for federal financial aid, such as Pell Grants, Direct Loans, and work-study programs, at accredited Texas colleges.
| College Name | Campus Location | Federal School Code |
| Dallas College Brookhaven Campus
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Farmers Branch, Tx | 004453 |
| Dallas College North Lake Campus
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Coppell. Tx (Noth Campus) | 004453 |
| North Central Texas College (NCTC) | Corinth, Tx (Corinth Campus) | 003558
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| North Central Texas College (NCTC) | Flower Mount, Tx | 03558
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| Collin College Frisco Campus | Frisco, Tx | 016792
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Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA)
The Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) helps Texas residents who cannot apply for federal aid (e.g., undocumented students, DACA recipients) access state grants like TEOG and TPEG to pay for college. Metrocrest Services can guide you to TASFA resources and connect you with local colleges for application support.
- Who Can Apply: Texas residents ineligible for federal aid, enrolled at a Texas college (e.g., Dallas College, Collin College).
- What It Covers: State grants (e.g., TEOG up to $5,000/year, TPEG) for tuition and fees.
- How to Apply: Submit TASFA to your college’s financial aid office with documents like tax returns or proof of residency.
- Deadline: State priority deadline is February 15, 2025, for the 2025-26 academic year (check college-specific deadlines).
Click here to go to the Texas Higher Education’s website for more information on the TASFA and the application.
Collin College
Collin College is a public community college system based in Collin County, Texas, serving over 59,000 students annually across multiple campuses, including the Frisco (Preston Ridge) Campus. Established in 1985, it provides affordable higher education and workforce training with a focus on academic excellence and university transfer programs.
- Campuses: Includes Frisco (Preston Ridge), McKinney, Plano, Wylie, Celina, Allen, Farmersville.
- Programs: Offers over 100 associate degrees and certificates in fields like nursing, computer science, engineering, business, and arts. Known for strong STEM and health science programs, as well as dual credit for high school students.
- Financial Aid: Provides federal aid (Pell Grants, Direct Loans via FAFSA, School Code: 016792), state aid (TPEG, TEOG, TEXAS Grant), and Collin College Foundation Scholarships. Veterans’ benefits include GI Bill and Hazlewood Act support.
- Tuition: Affordable, with in-county rates around $57/credit hour and out-of-county rates ~$120/credit hour for Texas residents (2023-2024). Denton County residents may pay out-of-county rates.
- Accessibility: Open admissions policy, welcoming diverse students. Strong transfer agreements with Texas universities.
- Services: Includes academic advising, career services, veterans’ support, and specialized facilities like the Engineering Innovation Hub and Health Sciences Center.
- Website: collin.edu for admissions, program details, and financial aid information.
Dallas College
Dallas College is a public community college system in Dallas County, Texas, formed in 2020 by consolidating seven previously independent colleges of the Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD). It serves over 125,000 students annually across seven main campuses and additional centers, offering associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training programs. The campuses include Brookhaven (Farmers Branch), North Lake (Coppell/Irving), Richland, Eastfield, Cedar Valley, Mountain View, and El Centro.
Key features:
- Programs: Over 100 academic and technical programs, including nursing, automotive technology, and transfer pathways to four-year universities.
- Financial Aid: Offers federal aid (Pell Grants, loans), state aid (TPEG, TEOG), and institutional scholarships like the Rising Star program.
- Accessibility: Open admissions, with tuition rates around $79/credit hour for in-county residents (2023-2024).
- Institutional Scholarships: Dallas College offers scholarships like the Dallas College Foundation Scholarships, Rising Star Scholarship (covers tuition for eligible high school graduates), and emergency aid grants for unexpected financial hardships. Details at www.dallascollege.edu/pc/fa/types.
- Services: Includes veterans’ support, dual credit programs, and career services.
- Website: www.dallascollege.edu for admissions, programs, and financial aid details.
Dallas College is a key educational hub for affordable, accessible higher education and workforce development in the region.
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Dallas College Financial Aid
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Scholarships
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Dallas College Campuses
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Brookhaven
Farmers Branch
Cedar Valley
Lancaster/South Dallas
Eastfield
Mesquite/East Dallas
El Centro
Downtown Dallas
Mountain View
Oak Cliff
North Lake
Irving/West Dallas
Richland
North Dallas/Richardson