Available Financial Aid Programs
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DSU Presidential Champion Scholarship
Available to incoming freshmen with 28
or above ACT composite score and 3.0
cumulative high school GPA. Eligible students awarded upon admission
(no application required).
$2,150 per year – 4 yr renewable, must maintain 3.0 GPA and full-time enrollment.
DSU Merit Champion Scholarship
Available to incoming freshmen with 24-27 ACT
composite score and 3.0
cumulative high school GPA. Eligible students awarded upon admission
(no application required).
$1,650 per year – 4 yr renewable, must maintain 3.0 GPA and full-time enrollment.
DSU Achievement Champion Scholarship
Available to incoming freshmen with 21-23 ACT
composite score and 3.0
cumulative high school GPA. Eligible students awarded upon admission
(no application required).
$500 per year – 4 yr renewable, must maintain 3.0 GPA and full-time enrollment.
DSU MACSTECH Scholarship
Available to new or continuing students majoring in Math and/or Computer Science.
Award details: 4 year renewable, must maintain 2.75 GPA $2,000 or $3,125 for double major after 2nd year.
Funding available through fall term.
Dakota State University Foundation Athletic Scholarship
Available to students who meet the academic and athletic criteria established by the DSU Athletic Department.
Award amounts: $200 – $3,000
Apply here: DSU Athletic Office (605-256-5229) or DSU Athletics.
South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship
Available to SD high school graduates with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and composite ACT score of 24, Regents Scholar Curriculum required, SD resident.
Award details: 4 year renewable, $1,000 first three years, $2,000 fourth year.
Apply here: SDBOR
Dakota Corps Scholarship
Available to SD high school graduates with a minimum 2.8 GPA and composite ACT score of 24. Must agree to work in a critical need occupation in SD.
Full tuition and standard fees up to 16 credits, approximately $5,120 per year.
Apply here: Dakota Corps
Graduate Assistantships & Fellowships
Available to qualified graduate students, based on need and/or merit.
Tuition rate assessed at 1/3 resident graduate tuition rate for state-supported classes; plus stipend per semester.
Complete the Assistantship Form included in the Graduate Application packet.
Federal Pell Grant
For students with a low calculated family contribution.
Award amounts: $200 – $4,310 in 2007-08
Apply here: FAFSA
Academic Competitiveness Grant
Available to full-time students who are eligible for Pell Grant and have completed rigorous high school program.
Award amounts: Up to $750 first year undergraduate; $1,300 second year undergraduate, if cumulative GPA is 3.0 or higher.
Apply here: FAFSA
National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grant
Available to full-time students who are eligible for a Pell Grant and majoring in physical, life or computer sciences, mathematics, technology, engineering or critical foreign language.
Award amounts: Up to $4,000 for third and fourth year undergraduate, if cumulative GPA is 3.0 or higher in required major coursework.
Apply here: FAFSA
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
Students with exceptional financial need.
Award amounts: $100 – $2,000 per year. Limited funds, apply early.
Apply here: FAFSA
Federal Perkins Loan
Available to students with exceptional financial need.
Award amounts: Undergraduate maximum is $4,000 per year, cumulative maximum is $20,000. Graduate maximum is $5,000 per year, cumulative maximum is $30,000, including undergrad loans. Fixed 5% interest, limited funds, apply early.
Apply here: FAFSA
Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan
Available to students who demonstrate financial need.
Maximum amounts per grade level:
Undergraduate: 1 – $3,500, 2 – $4,500, 3 & 4 – $5,500
Graduate: $8,500 yearly, interest fixed 6.8%.
Effective July 1, 2007, applicant needs signed Master Promissory Note following award notification. Student borrower selects lender.
Apply here: FAFSA
Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
Available to students with low or no financial need, to replace a portion of Family
Contribution.
Award amounts:
Dependent Undergraduate: Maximun amounts same as subsidized Stafford loan.
Independent & Graduate: eligible for extended unsubsidized by grade level: 1-2 year – $4,000, 3-5 year – $5,000, Graduate – $10,000, not to exceed cost of education. Applicant needs a signed Master Promissory Note following award notification.
Apply here: FAFSA
Federal PLUS
Available to parents of undergraduate, dependent students and graduate students.
Up to total cost of attendance less financial aid. Interest fixed at 8.5%. Repayment begins 60 days after full disbursement. Deferment and forbearance options available through most lenders.
Apply here: FAFSA
Commercial Education Loans
Available to credit ready enrolled students. Award amount
up to total cost of attendance less expected financial aid.
Application links available on the Alternative Loan Information page.
Federal Work Study (FWS)
Students with exceptional financial need.
DSU 2007-2008 award – $1,885; paid monthly as hours are worked.
FT/PT summer FWS available; complete separate application for summer. Other on and off-campus employment for interested students based upon skill. DSU average off-campus earnings were $2,864 in 2005–06.
Apply here: DSU Office of Career Services or FAFSA
Agency Assistance (Vocational Rehabilitation, Tribal, Workforce)
Available to eligible students based on agency requirements.
Award amounts: $100-$4,000 – contact your agency representative.
Veteran's Assistance
Available to veteran's assistance eligible students.
Apply here: See your local Veteran's Office or www.gibill.va.gov.
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