![]() |
|||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
North Dakota Scholars Program North Dakota's best and brightest high school graduates receive a financial incentive to remain in North Dakota for college thanks to the North Dakota Scholars Program. ND State Student Incentive Grant Program The SSIG program, also known as the State Grant program, provides need-based grants for North Dakota college students. North Dakota Indian Scholarship Program The North Dakota Indian Scholarship assists American Indian students in obtaining a college education by providing scholarships ranging in amount from $800 to $2000 per year to approximately 150 to 175 eligible applicants each year. STEM Occupations Student Loan Forgiveness Program NOTE: This program was formerly administered under the title "Technology Occupations Student Loan Program." The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Occupations Student Loan Program will reduce student loan indebtedness by up to $1,500 per year subject to a maximum of $6,000 for those who have graduated in a STEM related field and been employed in a STEM occupation in North Dakota for one year. Teacher Shortage Loan Forgiveness Program The Teacher Scholarship Shortage Loan Forgiveness Program will reduce student loan indebtedness by up to $1,000 per year subject to a maximum of $3,000 for those who teach at a grade level or in a content area identified as a teacher shortage area by the superintendent of public instruction. ND Academic and Career & Technical Education Scholarships Two new scholarship opportunities are available for high school seniors beginning with the 2009-10 graduating class. Tuition Waivers Available at NDUS Institutions Senior citizens, peace officers, and fire fighters are just some of the groups of students who are eligible for tuition or other fees to be waived for some programs if certain conditions are met. How Do I Apply for Financial Aid? Financial aid funds can be limited, so it's important to apply early. The first step is to apply for admission to the college of your choice and then complete the U.S. Department of Education's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon after January 1 as possible. |
| Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | PDF Accessibility |
||||||