Montana College Grants

People often fail to take advantage of free money when they apply for college. Like most states, Montana has several state-funded grants, as well as grants offered by private organizations for students planning to attend school in Montana. If you are thinking of attending one of the fine schools in Montana, take a look at where you can get funding for your education.

The Montana Governor's Postsecondary Scholarship - This grant/scholarship is based on merit and need and is available to eligible residents of Montana maintaining a 2.5 or higher GPA and completing a FAFSA, with awards ranging from $1000 to $2000.

The Montana U.S. Senate Youth Program - Funded by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation, this is for two students out of 100 delegates who each receive $5000 scholarships who have been active in student government organizations and intend to pursue a career related to government or politics.

Non-Resident Freshman Achievement Awards - These are based completely on merit, combining the scores of the ACT and SAT tests and available to out of state incoming freshmen with excellent academic achievement. This award may be dispersed in amounts of up to $7500 per academic year. MSU also has a Resident Freshman University Scholarship that offers a similar option to students from in state.

Assistance for Native Americans - For those who can prove at east ¼ Native American bloodline, residents will receive tuition grants through Montana's Indian Fee Waiver. For those attending MSU's Bozeman campus, a students affiliated with a native Montana tribal nation may receive monetary assistance in amounts of up to $10,000 through the Native American Non-Resident Tribal Homelands Scholarship.

List of Montana College Grants

• Montana Higher Education Opportunity Grant — $400 to $600 awarded each year to 800 undergraduate students attending Montana college.


• Montana Space Grant Scholarship Program — Up to $1000 awarded each year to 15-20 undergraduate students attending Montana college and majoring in aerospace sciences and engineering.


• Montana Tuition Assistance Program-Baker Grant — $400 to $600 awarded each year to 800 undergraduate students attending Montana college.

Paying for school is not easy, but we are here to help. OEDb's student finance section will help you find the money you need to pay your tuition and other college expenses. We cover scholarships, college grants, and student loans. Scholarships and grants are both forms of "free money", meaning they don't need to be paid back. Scholarships are typically awarded by businesses or individuals, with the money being earmarked specifically for tuition. They can be awarded based on a student's location or by religious affiliation, such as Catholicism or Islam. Grants are typically awarded by governments or non-profit organizations and the money often can be applied to several different expenses a student may incur, not solely tuition. They can be awarded based on location or ethnicity, for instance African American or Hispanic. Loans are not considered "free money", because unlike scholarships and grants, they do need to be paid back after graduation. Common federal loans include Perkins and Stafford. Loans are also available by location.