WILLISTON STATE COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

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1 WILLISTON STATE COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS years [of excellence]. Where the people make [the difference].

2 From the President Williston State College has been educating students and preparing them for careers for fifty years. It s what we do best. Whether you are looking for a certificate or two-year degree program to make you job ready, or you want a solid base to launch you into an undergraduate or even master s degree, WSC has the staff and faculty equipped and ready to help you succeed. Invest now in this life changing opportunity and let us help you. Economic realities pose a challenge for many students. According to the Project on Student Debt, the average college debt rose to an unprecedented $23,200. The Williston State College Foundation has a long history of turning the dream of a college education into reality. Many students leave our college debt free. I encourage you to take the time to look over this guide to the financial aid opportunities at WSC. Our financial aid staff is waiting to assist you. And I look forward to welcoming you. Dr. Ray Nadolny President, Williston State College More than eighty-five percent of those enrolled and nearly every degree-seeking student at WSC receives at least one type of financial aid.

3 Resident tuition and fees for the academic year based on a 16-credit semester All information is subject to change without notice. Williston State College $3902 making the [difference] NDUS * community colleges average $4,035 [in affordability] NDUS * 4-year colleges average $6,370 * North Dakota University System WSC is a cost competitive investment both in state and out of state. Williston State College students receive an affordable, quality education. Compare our tuition rates with other schools and you ll discover WSC is a tremendous value; we provide an educational experience that is second to none. All students from the U.S. and Canada pay the same tuition and fees as North Dakota residents: no additional charges for out-of-state residents. Tuition and fees per credit on-campus are $ and $ off-campus. On-campus students average $3,902 per academic year and distance education students average $5,092 per year. Pay for 14 on-campus credits a semester at WSC, and take the 15th and 16th credit hours at no charge! After financial aid dollars are awarded, full-time WSC students average $2681 remaining to cover other educational expenses for the academic year. How to start Complete the WSC Admission Application. (Starting December) Apply for a PIN at This is required to sign your FAFSA electronically. (Starting December) Complete the WSC Online Application at Contact the WSC Financial Aid Office if unable to complete online. (Starting January) Complete the FAFSA at (Starting January) Priority deadline March 15. Respond to any correspondence from WSC regarding financial aid. Inform the WSC Financial Aid Office of any other scholarship awards. (Starting May) If accepting a student loan, complete Online Entrance Loan Counseling and your Direct Loan MPN at (Starting June) More detailed information regarding what to expect when applying for financial aid can be found on the WSC website at We are here to help! Let us answer your questions and assist you through the financial aid process! Lynn Haverlock Erica Renville Director for Financial Aid Financial Aid Associate or or lynn.haverlock@willistonstate.edu erica.renville@willistonstate.edu Useful Links. WSC Application Free Search Free Application for Federal Student Aid The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid

4 making the [difference] [with scholarships] Financial strain disappears Through the WSC Foundation a large portion of my tuition has been paid for. The large amount of scholarships available to Williston State students makes the financial strain of paying for college disappear. WSC is a great institution full of friendly people. It s moving forward and I can confidently say that I am proud to have attended WSC. Doug Richter, Williston, ND 2011 graduate, Liberal Arts/History Academic Williams, McKenzie and Other Regional Counties Program Related Amount (GPA) Hundreds of awards are available from more than sixty academic scholarships. High school and college GPAs are the main criteria used following a graduated scale beginning at a 2.5 GPA. s are awarded per academic year and must be applied for each school year. Merit Based Williston State College Merit $5000 $750 $1000 $1250 $1750 $2500 $3250 $ An ACT score of 31 or higher or are a National Merit recipient (renewable). Numerous scholarship awards are provided by Williston State College Foundation through the generous support of area individuals, businesses, and service organizations committed to higher education. Apply on-line at Art Wood Grant Charles Ball Tuition Grant Coyote Foundation Matching Otto and Alma Boss s WSC Housing $600 $1000 $250-$1000 McKenzie County residents with demonstrated financial need (renewable). McKenzie County and Williams County high school graduates (renewable). Any incoming Williston High School grad who received a WHS Coyote Foundation is eligible. The WSC Foundation will match one Coyote Foundation per student. Eastern Montana and Western North Dakota residents. Limited scholarship dollars are available to Eastern Montana and Western North Dakota residents. Cheer Team Music Orville Haugen Memorial Student Ambassador Travis Gunlikson Memorial Vizina Tool $500 Up to $1000 Up to $1000 $650 $500 $1000 Incoming or current cheer squad members. Open to any incoming or current students Auditions required (renewable). Open to any incoming or current students pursuing an agriculture degree (renewable). Current students who are selected to represent WSC as a student ambassador (renewable). Two $500 scholarships are awarded each year to sophomores in the Farm & Ranch Management program. Five scholarships in each program are awarded to incoming students pursuing a degree in the auto or diesel program. Seven out of ten applicants are awarded some type of scholarship.

5 making the [difference] [with scholarships] Outstanding s I chose WSC partially because of the outstanding scholarship opportunities. I received plenty of financial aid and didn t have to pay any money out of pocket for my first year! WSC is preparing me academically with challenging courses, as I finish my associate degree and plan to transfer to complete my pharmacy degree. Siera Zimmerman, Trenton, ND 2012, Liberal Arts Athletic Program Related Varsity athletic scholarships are available for incoming and current men s and women s NJCAA Division I basketball players, NJCAA Division II women s volleyball and men s baseball players, and NJCAA men s hockey players. s are awarded at the discretion of the coaches. Dollars for Scholars Matching up to $250 Matching dollars to those with demonstrated need through a collegiate partner of America and the Dollars for Scholars family of community foundations. Waivers Catheleen L. and Dean R. Strinden Endowment $500 or greater Students transferring from WSC to UND. Cultural Diversity half/full tuition waived The Cultural Diversity Tuition Waiver promotes enrollment of a culturally diverse student body, including those of a minority race or ethnicity, or those from a foreign country or select urban area. Eligible students with GPA will have half tuition waived on a first come first served basis. Students with 2.5 GPA and above will have full tuition waived. Fifteen available. T.M. Davidson Endowment Mountrail-Williams Electric Cooperative $500 or greater up to $500 Students transferring from WSC to UND. Incoming or current students whose family is a customer of Mountrail-Williams Electric Cooperative. Dual Credit partial tuition waived/ scholarship Williston State College Foundation will support dual credit students with scholarship dollars. NASA Space Grant Ralph Stauffer Students excelling in STEM with a faculty recommendation. Awarded to students who are relatives of the Stauffer family. The WSC Foundation has nearly $1 million in available scholarship money. WSC Employee Dependents Dependents of a benefited WSC employee.

6 making the [difference] [in financial aid] The cost of college can be intimidating, but financial aid makes it manageable for most students. At Williston State College we are proud to offer financial assistance to an overwhelming majority of our students. There are four primary types of financial aid: SCHOLARSHIPS are generally awarded based on academic achievement or other criteria and don t require repayment. Williston State College awards a substantial number of scholarships to its applicants. In addition, state and federal scholarships are also available, including the North Dakota Scholars, the ND Academic, the ND Career & Technical Education and the ND Indian. GRANTS are awarded to students based on financial eligibility and don t require repayment. These include the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG), and North Dakota State Grant. LOANS may be offered to both students and parents. They are typically repaid after leaving school; types include Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Direct Loan, Federal Unsubsidized Direct loan, and Federal Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS). STUDENT EMPLOYMENT is available to help students pay for school. The federal work-study program is awarded based on need. Additional part-time jobs are available to students who do not qualify for work-study and may work up to 16 hours per week. Williston s healthy economy provides an additional option for well-paying jobs in the local and surrounding community. ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF AID include aid offered by public organizations such as the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Workforce Investment Act (WIA), and Vocational Rehabilitation; private organizations such as churches and fraternal, civic, or service clubs; and aid for military personnel, such as the National Guard.

7 Williston State College 1410 University Avenue Williston, ND RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED 50 years [of excellence]. Tour our Campus! We d love to show you around campus and introduce you to instructors in your interest areas. Contact us with questions or to setup a tour ext or You ll also find helpful information on our website: Equal Opportunity: Williston State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment of the provision of services. The Equal Opportunity Coordinator is Michelle Remus, Manager, Human Resources, 1410 University Avenue, Williston, ND