Scholarship Opportunity

North Dakota State Grant

Offered by North Dakota University System

Need-based grant support for eligible North Dakota residents pursuing their first undergraduate degree at a qualifying institution.

EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior

Eligibility

  • Be an ND resident pursuing a first undergraduate degree and demonstrate financial need.
  • Meet the qualifying high-school route: ND high-school graduation, qualifying bordering-state graduation, ND-supervised home education or an ND-issued GED.
  • Pursue an eligible program at a qualifying ND public, tribal or private institution with programs at least two years long, and enroll at least quarter-time.
  • A medically certified disability may allow an approved out-of-state institution with otherwise unavailable services; ask NDUS to review the exception.

Requirements

  • Complete the FAFSA every year as soon as available and identify your high school accurately.
  • Provide final homeschool transcript and intent documentation, GED certificate or other verification required for your eligibility route.
  • Maintain institutional satisfactory academic progress and required financial-aid eligibility; award is limited by available funds and cost of attendance.

How to Apply

  1. 1Complete the annual FAFSA and resolve requested verification.
  2. 2Confirm program, residency, high-school-route and enrollment eligibility with NDUS and your financial aid office.
  3. 3Review your institution's aid offer; reapply annually through FAFSA within the lifetime limit.