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FINANCIAL AID SERVICES
Financial aid is made available to students who, without such assistance, would not be able to attend Sitting Bull College (SBC). These programs are designed to complement the student's own resources. Financial aid consists of grants and scholarships, loans, work-study programs, and waivers of tuition. Grants and scholarships are gifts of money that do not have to be repaid. Loans are funds borrowed that must be repaid. Work-study (student employment) allows the student to work and earn money for educational purposes.
The following process should be followed in applying for financial aid:
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and list Sitting Bull College’s code on the FAFSA. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the FAFSA on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The FAFSA application should be completed as soon as possible after January 1st for the following academic year. Students planning to enroll in the bachelor degree programs offered at Sitting Bull College should also include the Title IV college code for the college offering the degree. The codes are:
014993.................. Sitting Bull College, North Dakota
014659.................. Oglala Lakota College, South Dakota
014303.................. Sinte Gleska University, South Dakota
- Complete the FAFSA prior to March 15 to apply for the North Dakota State Student Incentive Grant (SSIG).
- Complete the FAFSA by May 1 to apply for the Federal SEOG program at SBC for fall or November 1 for spring terms.
- Complete the Higher Education Grant application by the priority date established by that program. For Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, the following priority dates are established:
- June 1 for a completed application for the academic year or fall term only
- November 30 for a completed application for the spring semester only
- April 30 for a completed application for the summer term
- Applications may be accepted after these dates until funds are expended.
- Other tribes may have different priority dates for their program.
- Complete the Job Placement Training Program (JPTP) -- formerly AVT -- application by May 1.
- Complete the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) application in July or August for fall term and November or December for spring term.
- Complete the North Dakota Indian Scholarship by July 15.
- Apply for any and all sources of financial aid available to the student.
- Students not eligible for the Pell grant should apply for all institutional scholarships and grants available from Sitting Bull College by September 30 for fall term or January 31 for spring term.
To qualify for federal financial aid, the student must:
- Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen
- Have earned a high school diploma or GED certificate
- Not have already earned a baccalaureate degree
- Be enrolled as a regular student in an eligible program
- Be making satisfactory academic progress toward completion of an eligible course of study
- Not be in default on a federal education loan
- Not owe a refund or repayment on a federal education grant (Pell, SEOG, SSIG, or other federal financial aid grant)
- Have signed a statement of educational purpose
- Be registered with U.S. Selective Service if required
- Have signed an anti-drug abuse act statement
- Have completely repaid fraudulently obtained funds, if convicted of a crime or pled nolo contendere or guilty to a crime involving fraud in obtaining Title IV, HEA financial assistance
- Be determined eligible based on information submitted on the FAFSA.
The Financial Aid Office reserves the right to make the final determination regarding the type(s) and amount of aid awarded to students. Awards are based upon an evaluation of the student's eligibility as determined by the need analysis service using the FAFSA form and the availability of funds of the various aid programs.
Only those students who have a completed financial aid file will receive federal financial aid. Students should receive notification by June 30.
Financial aid is awarded based on the need and availability of funds. Need is defined as the difference between the estimated cost of education and the EFC (expected family contribution) calculated by the Department of Education based on information the student provided on his/her FAFSA application.
The estimated cost of education (BUDGET) includes those line items necessary for a student to pursue an education: tuition, fees, books and supplies, room, board, transportation, computer rental or purchase, personal expenses, child care expenses.
The following list includes the estimated direct education costs that include full-time tuition, fees, and books:
$3,940..................................... Certificates and Associate degrees
$3,940..................................... Sitting Bull College Baccalaureate degrees
$4,540..................................... Sinte Gleska University Baccalaureate degrees
$4,990..................................... Oglala Lakota College Baccalaureate degrees
*The Building Trades program is slightly higher ($4,440) to accommodate the costs for tools, coveralls, and cabinetry fees ($700) during the first year of enrollment.
*The Practical Nursing program is slightly higher ($4,115) to accommodate the costs for insurance, uniforms, shoes, and stethoscope fees ($175).
The estimated indirect costs that include room, board, transportation, personal expenses, and childcare are:
$5,020.................. Single student living with parents, not commuting
$6,170.................. Single student not living with parents, not commuting
$6,170.................. Married students, no dependents, not commuting
$7,070.................. Single/Married students with dependent, not commuting
SBC has several housing units available for student use. Students who live in campus housing may expect to pay a monthly rent fee between $325 and $450 based on the type of house assigned to the student.
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