The Director of Financial Aid is available to help students create a budget, learn to manage their money wisely, and borrow responsibly. Students are invited to attend regular Money Management Workshops or to email the Director of Financial Aid at any time to make an individual appointment.

DISD students also have access to a variety of finance and budgeting tools through the IBH Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Continuing DISD students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher may be eligible to apply for the Director's Grant. In addition, the Director of Financial Aid notifies current students by email of other scholarships as they are announced.

A range of federal and state financial aid programs are available to students who qualify. Active duty military personnel, veterans and their family members may be eligible for financial aid through the Post 9/11 GI Bill and the Yellow Ribbon Program. Learn more about financial aid at DISD, or email the Director of Financial Aid with any questions.

The Federal Work-Study Program helps provide part-time jobs for undergraduate students with financial need. Work-study jobs at DISD include Library Aide, Materials Lab Assistant, and Recpetionist positions. Email Michelle Dewane if you are interested in a work-study position on campus.