STEP 1: Apply for Admission at Louisiana Delta Community College
You must be accepted in an Associate Degree program before Delta can determine your eligibility for financial aid. Confirm your status with the Admissions Office at (318) 345-9000.
STEP 2: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The FAFSA is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov starting on January 1st of each year. You may sign your application electronically using your federal student aid personal
identification number (PIN). If you do not have a PIN you can apply for one at the same time you complete your FAFSA. If you are dependent, your parent(s) should apply for a PIN also.
Be sure to list Delta’s school code: 041301 on the application so that Delta can receive your results electronically. Transfer and continuing Delta students must meet Delta’s minimum
Satisfactory Academic Progress standards.
STEP 3: Carefully examine your Student Aid Report (SAR)
Once your FAFSA application is processed you will receive an email from the Federal Processor with a link to your Student Aid Report (SAR). Be sure to check over your SAR for any errors. If you have to make
corrections, you can electronically. Be sure you and your parent(s) re-sign the corrections electronically with your PINs. If you do not receive the SAR within 2 weeks from when you first submitted it online,
contact the Federal Processor at 1-800-433-3243.
STEP 4: Complete the Delta Financial Aid Application
This is a required form that provides the Office of Financial Aid with additional information necessary to process your financial aid request. Your Financial Aid cannot be processed until this form is received.
STEP 5: Look for a Missing Information Letter
Once the Office of Financial Aid receives your SAR, you may receive a letter requesting additional information or documents required to complete your application. These documents must be submitted by the priority
deadline to ensure that Delta will have enough time to process your request by the fee payment deadline. Allow a minimum of 4 to 6 weeks for your aid application to be reviewed and processed.
STEP 6: Accept your Award Online
A letter will be sent to you detailing your financial aid package. You can also accept your financial aid award online
Important Dates
March 15 – FAFSA and Financial Aid Application priority deadline for summer session(s)
April 15 – FAFSA and Financial Aid Application priority deadline for fall semester
November 15 – FAFSA and Financial Aid Application priority deadline for spring semester
If one of the above dates falls on a weekend, you have until the next business day to submit your information
