Student Resources

• Federal Aid Programs: The Pell Grant and Federal Student Loans (Subsidized, Unsubsidized and PLUS) via the FAFSA application process.
• • Federal Student Aid At A Glance
  • Federal Student Aid Main Page
  • Filling out the FAFSA
  • Entrance Counseling
  • Exit Counseling

• How to Apply for Federal Student Aid – To apply for federal student aid, such as federal grants and loans, you need to complete the FAFSA at studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa. Once you apply and select DMI’s school code (042605) then we should receive your information within the next 5 business days. The Financial Aid Office will then check the following:
  • That the student is not in default
  • If selected for Verification, have the student submit all required documents.
  • That the student completed entrance counseling (if applicable)
  • That the student has completed all enrollment documents.

• State Aid: Tops Tech Program (A Louisiana State scholarship that you may have qualified for).
• The GI Bill®: DMI is Authorized to accept the GI Bill and associated family benefits.
•  Private Scholarships: DMI is authorized to accept privately awarded scholarships.

Animation, Visual Effects & Interactive Content (AVEI) Creative Excellence Scholarship: To qualify, prospective students will need to submit 10-15 pieces of personal creative artwork. This work can be drawings and/or examples of traditional or digital animation, photography, graphic design, film-making or other creative digital media. For tips on submitting your portfolio, please contact us at info@dmi.edu

Interactive Software Development (ISD) Technical Excellence Scholarship: To qualify, students must submit at least 5 examples of original software code. They can be examples from previous software development courses or working examples of game prototypes. Key languages include: C, C#, C++ , Java, Java Script, etc. For tips on submitting your portfolio, please contact us at info@dmi.edu.

Advertising Design (AD) Professional Excellence Scholarship: to qualify, perspective students will need to submit portfolios must be submitted to the Scholarship Committee for their prospective program. Each portfolio will be reviewed by 2 individuals with expertise in that program. 50% of the Scholarship will be deducted from the first-year tuition the first day of class. The additional 50% of the Scholarship will be deducted from the second-year tuition on the first day of class your second year. If student are in good standing with their grades, attendance and financial accounts they remain eligible at the beginning of the second year.

• Internal Need Based Aid: DMI offers campus need-based aid as part of our aid process.
• Private Scholarships: DMI may be able to receive any private scholarships that a student may have, please ask us for details.

• Campus Based Payment Plans: Take any balance with the school and pay it monthly while attending interest free. A small fee does apply.
• Private Student Loans: Private loans can help finance your education at DMI and can be combined with other aid options.

The Veterans Benefits Administration offers a wide-variety of benefits and services to Veterans. Eligibility for most VA benefits is based upon discharge from active military service under other than dishonorable conditions.

Applying for your VA education benefits can be done in just a few steps:

• Apply online (https://www.vets.gov/education/apply/#modal) if you know which benefit you want to use.
• Visit your nearest VA regional office to apply in person.
• Consult with the VA Certifying Official—who is usually in the Financial Aid office.
• Call 1-888-GI BILL-1 (888-442-4551) to have the application mailed to you.