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South Dakota College Grants

If you are a resident of South Dakota looking for an opportunity to receive funding toward a higher education, there are a number of places to look, but starting with the government is the top option. Grants are available from several sources and can be obtained by meeting certain qualifications set forth by the source of the grant.

In terms of state-funded, grants and scholarships are awarded through the South Dakota Board of Regents, offering funds for the state universities, technical institutions, and other specialized facilities. South Dakota Opportunity Scholarships are awarded by the Department of Education in amounts of up to $5000. Eligible candidates have participated in a Regents Scholars curriculum in high school, have high ACT scores, a competitive GPA, and a desire to enroll in a degree program at a state college or university.

For those looking to pursue a "critical need occupation", the Dakota Corps Scholarship Program awards grants to individuals who maintain a GPA of 2.8 and have competitive ACT scores. The scholarship is completed through the agreement of the student to work in the occupation for which he or she is being trained, with the number of service years being equivalent to the number of years spent in the educational system.

Native Americans who are residents of South Dakota and intend to pursue a degree in agriculture are eligible for the Ardell Bjugstad Scholarship administered through the Board of Regents toward an agricultural or natural resources management program at any college or university in state.

List of South Dakota College Grants

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.