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Federal Application for Student Aid ​(FAFSA)

The FAFSA is the form that can be prepared annually by current and prospective college students to determine their eligibility for federal financial aid. Based on income tax information students may be eligible for a variety of federal funding. 

  • Pell Grant – A grant of up to $5,815 (as of the 2016-17 Award Year) for students with a low expected family contribution. The Pell Grant does not need to be repaid. 
  • Stafford Loan – As of July 1, 2015, any Federal Direct subsidized loan will have a fixed interest rate of 4.29% and the interest is paid by the government while the student is enrolled at least half time. The Federal Direct unsubsidized loan also has a fixed interest rate of 4.29% and accumulates onto the outstanding balance.
  • Federal Perkins Loan – A loan that is like the Stafford but is lent directly by schools that are Title IV-eligible. Interest rate is fixed at 5%.
  • The Federal Work-Study Program – A program where students can get part-time work, up to a certain amount. In most cases, the federal government pays half of a student's wage and the school pays the other half.

To begin the FAFSA process, follow the link below:
​https://fafsa.ed.gov/
FAFSA Registration opens October 1st.
financial aid resources

Financial Aid Night

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​Tues, October 5, 2021
5:30 - 7:00 pm

FAFSA Coaching Dates

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Representatives from the Student Assistance Foundation invite you get support as you fill out the FAFSA:

TBA
2021 Virtual Financial Aid Night
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  • Home
  • DEPARTMENT STAFF
    • Guidance Counselors
    • Student Support Services
  • Students
    • Freshmen
    • Sophomores
    • Juniors
    • Seniors
    • Registration
    • Mental Health Resources
  • Parents
    • Registration
    • Mental Health Resources
  • Financial Aid
    • Scholarships
    • FAFSA
  • College & Career
    • College Prep >
      • Rigorous Core
      • Montana Universities
      • The Common App
    • NCAA/NAIA
    • College Entrance Testing
    • Training and Certification Programs
    • Two-Year Colleges >
      • Montana Community Colleges
      • Montana Tribal Colleges
    • Military
  • Academics
    • Graduation Requirements
    • Registration
    • Valedictorian Requirements
    • Platinum Program
    • Dual Enrollment/University Connections
    • Montana Digital Academy (MTDA)
    • Credit Recovery Options
    • Volunteer