Financial Aid

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Freshman Students
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AWARD LETTER

We send financial aid packages to new students on a rolling basis.
Current students: view your existing award letter on your myDC Portal.


FAFSA UPDATES
There have been significant changes to the FAFSA for the 2024-25 academic year. Access the most recent updates with the FAFSA here!

Want one-on-one help filing the FAFSA? Contact the financial aid staff for help at financialaid@defiance.edu or 419-783-2364.  


Are you still accepting applications for admission?
Yes! We are accepting applications with no application fee. You can apply online or through the Common Application.

I want to visit your campus - how can I do this?
Visit this page to for more information and to schedule a visit.

I have questions about filing the FAFSA - can you help?
Yes, our financial aid staff are accepting virtual appointments to walk you through the process. To schedule an appointment, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at financialaid@defiance.edu or 419-783-2364.

I do not understand my financial aid award - can you help me?
Yes, our financial aid staff are available for any questions you have. You can call them or schedule a meeting at the contact information listed above.

Will Defiance College have orientation?
Yes! Register online here.

Will Defiance College provide housing this fall?
We are currently expecting to have on-campus housing in the fall.

How do I apply for housing?
You will receive an email from the Office of Admissions with a link to a housing survey in the coming months. Once you complete the survey, your housing process will begin.

When will housing assignments go out so I can contact my roommate?
Housing assignments will be available on myDC on July 15.

Who do I contact for questions about housing?
You can contact the Office of Residence Life at residencelife@defiance.edu.

If you have any additional questions about Defiance College, please contact the Office of Admissions at 419-783-2359 or admissions@defiance.edu. Thank you, and we hope to see you on campus this fall!



Defiance College admits students regardless of race, color, creed, sex, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or disability.