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Financial Aid
HAVE FINANCIAL AID QUESTIONS or Need Help?
Reach out to us at finaid@dcc.edu or call 504-671-5000
Know the Process
1. Create FSA ID
A FSA ID serves as your official legal signature. Use your ID to sign the FAFSA and access other educational websites.
3. Submit Forms
Check your LOLA all required documentation. It is important to submit these required documents in a timely manner. Once the Financial Aid Office reviews all required documentation and completes the verification process if required, the file will be complete.
Scholarships are now open YEAR-ROUND!
Apply anytime-just be sure to submit before the Fall 2025 Semester to be considered for that term
Delgado's FAFSA code is 004626
4. View Awards
Check "Award for Aid Year" in LOLA.You will be sent an award notification to your preferred student email. Awards are
based on you meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
5. Select Refund
Make REFUND CHOICE through LOLA
6. Check Authorized Aid
A note that you have Authorized Aid appears on"Award for Aid Year." To see Authorized Aid, check "Account Detail for Term" in LOLA. Negative dollar amount = secured classes.
7. Check Bookstore Credit
Check the Student ID Card portal to see if you are eligible. Credit is only available for a limited time at the beginning of each semester.
8. Disbursement Processed
The process of applying funds to a student's account to cover tuition, fees, and books (if applicable) begins.
9. Refunds Process Begins
Once funds disburse, the refund process can take about 14 days from the date the credit posted to your Delgado Student Account.