The North Dakota State Student Incentive Grant Program provides approximately $7,900-8,500 non-repayable grants to North Dakota residents pursuing their undergraduate degree and who attend North Dakota's public, private (not-for profit), and tribal colleges. The purpose of this need-based grant is to assist students with their cost of attending a North Dakota post-secondary institution. A State Grant also reduces the amount of money a student needs to borrow for his or her education.
To be eligible for State Grant consideration, a student must meet all the following requirements:
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, and a North Dakota resident.
- Be a high school graduate, or hold a General Equivalency Diploma (GED), and be able to meet all requirements for admission at an eligible institution.
- Payment will be based on your enrollment status as defined by the college you attend at the time of financial aid census.
- Use the Grant at an eligible college in North Dakota.
- Enroll in a program of at least one academic year as defined by your college.
- Be a first-time undergraduate student during the period of award.
- Not be in default on any federal financial aid loans.
- Not owe a refund on any Title IV grants or loans.
- Not have received State Grant funding for more than 8 semesters.
- Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress as determined by the college.
The application for this Grant is the .
Award Amounts Based on Enrollment Per Semester
Full time 12+ $1375
¾ time 9-11 $1031
½ time 6-8 $687
¼ time 3-5 $343
less than 3 $0.00
The award amount may be downward adjusted based on unmet need and enrollment status.
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