Financial Aid Information for New Students

Welcome to South Dakota State University!

The Office of Financial Aid is here to help you find the resources you need to pay for your education. This page is intended for students who are new to SDSU. If you don't find the information you need, please contact us.

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Applying for Financial Aid

If you want to receive federal financial aid and you haven't completed your Free Application for Federal Student Aid, please see our step-by-step guide for additional information. It includes instructions and videos on how to submit your FAFSA and the next steps to accept your financial aid.
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Schedule a Meeting

Specific questions about your financial aid – schedule an in-person or Zoom meeting with a financial aid representative.
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Outside Scholarship Processing

We accept non-SDSU scholarship checks.
New Student Frequently Asked Questions
How to Videos

We have created a video series about each step in the financial aid process.

If your answers are not found here, contact us! We are happy to help!

Accepting Aid

Financial Aid 101

Direct Loans

Complete Your Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling

If you are a new Direct Loan borrower, you will need to complete both a Master Promissory Note and entrance loan counseling. The Master Promissory Note is the legal document that you sign agreeing to repay your student loans. Entrance loan counseling provide information on your rights and responsibilities as a student loan borrower. Both of these need to be completed by the student borrower and not a parent.

Contact Us
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Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
Physical Address
1175 Medary Ave.
Brookings, SD 57007
Mailing Address
Enrollment Services Center, Box 511A
Brookings, SD 57007
Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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