Freshman Cost & Aid

Answer four quick questions within our cost estimator or use our net price calculator for a more in-depth estimate that includes likely amounts of financial aid, grants, scholarships, and loans.

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Personalized estimates of costs and financial aid you are likely to receive at Minot State, including grants, scholarships, and loans.



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Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Awards

Automatic 4-Year Award

You automatically qualify for our 4-year award when you are admitted to Minot State as a freshman by the priority deadline of July 1 (fall semester) or December 1 (spring semester). Awards are based on your official unweighted high school grade point average (GPA) and ACT or SAT score (if provided). No additional application beyond your application for admission is required.  

4-Year Award
4-Year Award
Up to $12,000 over 4 years
ACT Score:
30+
(or 1360+
SAT score)
High School GPA Award per Year
3.8 – 4.0 $3,000
3.5 – 3.79 $2,000
3.0 – 3.49 $1,500

Note:  If you have earned a GED score of 165+ and scored a 30 or higher on the ACT you are eligible for $1,500/ year.

4-Year Award
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4-Year Award
Up to $8,000 over 4 years
ACT Score:
26 - 29
(or 1230 – 1350
SAT score)
High School GPA Award per Year
3.8 – 4.0 $2,000
3.5 – 3.79 $1,500
3.0 – 3.49 $1,000

Note: If you have earned a GED score of 165+ and scored a 26 or higher on the ACT you are eligible for $1,000/ year.

4-Year Award
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4-Year Award
Up to $6,000 over 4 years
ACT Score:
21 - 25
(or 1060 – 1220
SAT score)
High School GPA Award per Year
3.8 – 4.0 $1,500
3.5 – 3.79 $1,000
3.0 – 3.49 $750

Note: If you have earned a GED score of 165+ and scored between 21 and 25 on the ACT you are eligible for $750/ year.

4-Year Award
4-Year Award
Up to $4,000 over 4 years
ACT Score:
19 - 20
(or 990 – 1050
SAT score)
High School GPA Award per Year
3.8 – 4.0 $1,000
3.5 – 3.79 $750
3.0 – 3.49 $500

Note:  If you have earned a GED score of 165+ and scored a 19 or higher on the ACT you are eligible for $500/ year.

4-Year Award
4-Year Award
Up to $2,000 over 4 years
Students who do not provide a test score for admission for the 2022-2023 academic year* High School GPA Award per Year
3.5-4.0 $500

*If test scores are provided, the student will be awarded based on the original Automatic 4-Year Award

Award programs are subject to change without notice and subject to the availability of funds.

Now is the perfect time to apply for the record number of scholarships available at Minot State. 

Fill out your scholarship application and find out about waivers and awards you might qualify for! The scholarship deadline is Feb. 15.

Applying for federal financial aid is a great way to help pay for college. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required to determine your eligibility for federal grants, work study, loan programs, and the North Dakota State Grant. The priority funding deadline is April 15, learn more at fafsa.gov.

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