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 must complete the steps below and meet all institutional deadlines and financial limits.

Complete the Dallas County Promise PATH form. Beginning September 1st, visit DallasCountyPromise.org to start the process.
Complete either a FAFSA or TASFA Financial Aid application
Apply to Dallas College or University Partners on the Apply Texas website or the Common App website.
Enroll in Fall semester courses at the partner college or university of your choice.

Beginning February 2026, Dallas County Promise will expand to include students in grades nine through 11. This expansion allows students and families to begin exploring postsecondary options earlier and receive grade-appropriate information throughout high school.

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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 below.

Create FSA ID

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