Shred the Velveeta cheese or cut it into small cubes. Put it in the slow cooker with the canned chili.
Crumble the sausage meat into a large skillet; place the skillet over medium heat. Cook the sausage until it is browned and no longer pink, stirring frequently. Drain well.
Add the sausage meat to the slow cooker and stir to blend.
Cook on the low heat setting for about 1 to 2 hours, or until the cheese has melted. Stir frequently.
Serve the dip hot from the slow cooker along with your choice of taco chips, sturdy potato chips, bagel chips, or crackers.