North Dakota State Grant

North Dakota State Grant program is a state grant based on the information you provide on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to receive the grant:

Have a valid FAFSA and be Title IV aid eligible.
North Dakota resident
Graduate of a North Dakota high school
Undergraduate student
Has not previously earned a bachelor's or professional degree
Demonstrate financial need
The state grant may not exceed Cost of Attendance (COA)
Meet college admission requirements
Are not in default for any federal loans
Have not received state grant funding for more than eight semester or twelve quarters
Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

No. This award does not have to be repaid.

NDSU will add the award to your Campus Connection account and automatically accept this award for students.
Your North Dakota State Grant is based on your enrollment status on a specified date and time (as published in the Dates and Deadlines). Plan your registration accordingly or your ND state grant may be adjusted based on your enrolled credits. Wait list classes are not counted as enrolled credits.
If you have been selected for the Verification process and have not submitted all requested documents, your ND State Grant will not be applied to your charges. Your ND state grant could be cancelled if you do not complete the Verification process in a timely manner.
The ND state grant is a need-based award and your state grant may be reduced if you have additional resources (such as scholarships) that apply to your account at a later date.
To remain eligible, you must maintain the requirements of NDSU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress policy.
You cannot exceed the lifetime eligibility equivalent of eight semesters of full-time, undergraduate enrollment.

If you have questions regarding the ND state grant visit the North Dakota University System (NDUS) website or contact NDUS at ndfinaid@ndus.edu or at 701-328-4156.

Visit the National Association of State Student Grant and Aid Programs website to find the contact information for your home state agency.

Who is eligible for a North Dakota State Grant?