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The Value of a College Education


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A college education in an investment in your future, and it's hard to find a better educational value than USD.  The Office of Financial Aid works with students and parents to explore the many resources available to help make your college education even more affordable.

Quick Links

A Federal Student Aid PIN  is required to access the following items: 

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bulletStafford Master Promissory Note (MPN)
Use the above link to begin the Direct Loan Conversion process and complete your new Master Promissory Note (MPN) More info for current USD students  (MyU. login required)
 
bulletStafford & Grad Plus Loan Entrance Counseling
 
bulletExit Counseling

bulletParent Plus Loan 
 
Important Information


Deadlines
USD's priority deadline for submitting your FAFSA is March 15. FAFSA's received after this date may still be considered.

Verification
If you have been selected for the verification process for the 2011-12 school year, please submit the requested documents to the Enrollment Service Center (ESC) as soon as possible.
 
The Office of Financial Aid subscribes to the principles set forth in the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) Statement of Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct for Institutional Financial Aid Professionals and the USD Financial Aid Code of Conduct.

Value

Financial Aid at The University of South Dakota USD is consistently named one of "America's Best Value Colleges" -meaning you'll get a world-class education while paying less.