Important Financial Aid Steps

Application Checklist

• Apply for admission to DBU
  • Contact our Admissions Office at (214) 333-5360 or admissions@dbu.edu. Alternatively, submit an online application.
• Utilize the FAFSA forecaster site
  • Get an early start on Financial Aid by visiting the FAFSA forecaster site for estimated eligibility and insights on the financial aid process. Benefits include automatic FSA ID generation, prepopulated FAFSA applications, and access to a Net Price Calculator.
• Complete the FAFSA or TASFA and send it to DBU
  • Students eligible to request federal and state aid must complete the Free Application of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Use your FSA user ID to electronically sign the FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov (DBU's school code: 003560). For the Academic Year 2025-2026 (Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026), remember to use federal tax information from 2023 in your FAFSA.
  • Students who are non-citizens of the United States follow instructions by completing the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) found on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board website.
  • If you are a Texas Resident, complete the Texas Residency Determination Form and any additional DBU forms found at MyDBU if advised by the Office of Financial Aid at DBU.
• Federal Loans (MPN and loan entrance counseling)
  • If obtaining Federal Student Loans, students must complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN). You will also need Loan Entrance Counseling or funds will not disburse to your student account.
• Authorization of Title IV funds
  • To allow Title IV aid to pay for all educational costs on the student account, see the Title IV authorization that is a part of the student financial responsibility agreement (FRA).
• Alternate funding options
  • Begin the search at the following site: https://studentaid.gov/articles/financial-aid-not-enough/
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  • Learn about Student Consumer Information

All About FAFSA

The FAFSA is required to apply for federal financial aid, such as federal grants and loans. To determine if a student can receive federal financial aid, a student must have a valid FAFSA submitted to the university prior to the end date of the term of enrollment. You can review the Academic Calendars for more information on term-specific dates.

Students who would like to be considered for need-based aid, such as Federal Work-Study or Federal SEOG, must complete their FAFSA by the priority filing deadline of February 15, 2025, for the 2025-26 FAFSA to be considered for these limited funds.

2025-2026 FAFSA covers Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026. Use Tax Year 2023 and submit as early as October 1, 2024. The deadline to submit the 2025-2026 FAFSA is June 30, 2026. 

2026-2027 FAFSA covers Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027. Use Tax Year 2024 and submit as early as December 1, 2025. The deadline to submit the 2026-2027 FAFSA is June 30, 2027.

FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS)

After the FAFSA has been processed, the federal processor will send a FAFSA Submission Summary to you and an electronic version to DBU. The FSS indicates whether you have been selected for a process called verification and whether you are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant. If you do not have a copy of your FSS, you can request a duplicate copy from the Federal Student Aid Information Center by calling 1+ (800) 433-3243.

Questions?

Check out our Financial Aid FAQs page, or contact the Financial Aid office by calling (214) 333-5363 or emailing finaid@dbu.edu.