North Dakota State Grant
Offered by North Dakota University System · Free to apply
North Dakota residents attending an in-state college can receive a need-based state grant of up to $1,375 per semester, about $2,750 across a full year, at public, private, and tribal institutions in the state. The FAFSA is the only application, so there is no essay, no recommendation letters, and no separate form to track. Eligibility generally requires graduating from a North Dakota high school or otherwise meeting North Dakota University System residency rules, and payment is capped at eight full-time semesters. No true statewide cutoff exists: campuses give priority consideration to FAFSA filers through April 15, and the state pays in filing order until the appropriation is spent, so file the day the FAFSA opens on October 1. Renewal runs through the next year's FAFSA as long as you stay enrolled and meet academic progress rules.
How hard is the North Dakota State Grant to win?
This is not a competition. Aid is allocated by a published formula, so meeting the criteria and filing on time is what determines whether the money arrives.
- Estimated odds
- qualifying students generally receive it
- Paperwork
- ~1 hr to file
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- Fewer rivalsOpen only to North Dakota residents
How Solyo estimates this: State programs that allocate by published formula are modelled on qualification and filing, not on competition, because there is no selection committee choosing between applicants. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the North Dakota State Grant?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of North Dakota
- Open to high school seniors and current college students
- Open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents (green card)
- Limited funds go to early FAFSA filers; file as soon as the FAFSA opens in the fall
- Must generally have graduated from a North Dakota high school or meet NDUS residency criteria
What the application takes
No essay, recommendation letters, or transcript are required. This is one of the lighter applications in the directory.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is June 30, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around June 30 each year. Applications open when the FAFSA opens on October 1. File the FAFSA in October: North Dakota gives priority through April 15 and stops awarding once the state grant appropriation runs out.
- FAFSA opens
- October 1, 2026
- Priority consideration date
- April 15, 2027
- Award year closes
- June 30, 2027
Does your student actually qualify?
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Common questions about the North Dakota State Grant
How much is the North Dakota State Grant worth?
The North Dakota State Grant awards up to $1,375/semester ($917/quarter), about $2,750/yr and is renewable in later years.
When is the North Dakota State Grant deadline?
The current deadline is June 30, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around June 30 each year. Applications open when the FAFSA opens on October 1. File the FAFSA in October: North Dakota gives priority through April 15 and stops awarding once the state grant appropriation runs out.
When do North Dakota State Grant applications open?
Applications open when the FAFSA opens on October 1, and close June 30, 2027. File the FAFSA in October: North Dakota gives priority through April 15 and stops awarding once the state grant appropriation runs out.
Who is eligible for the North Dakota State Grant?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of North Dakota; Open to high school seniors and current college students; Open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents (green card).
Does the North Dakota State Grant require an essay?
No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 1 hour on it.
How hard is it to win the North Dakota State Grant?
This is not a competition. Aid is allocated by a published formula, so meeting the criteria and filing on time is what determines whether the money arrives. Solyo classifies this award as formula-based, meaning qualifying students generally receive it. Plan on about 1 hr of paperwork.
Is the North Dakota State Grant free to apply?
Yes. The North Dakota State Grant is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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