New Students

The financial aid process may feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t need to be. Just take the process step by step and, before you know it, you’ll be finished.

Apply for Financial Aid

Financial aid comes in several forms: Grants, scholarships, loans, work study and waivers. We encourage all students to apply for aid by completing the FAFSA. The FAFSA provides the foundation for opportunities for multiple types of state, federal and institutional funding while attending college. We encourage you to apply for aid using the guidelines below.

  1. Beginning Oct. 1, you can file the following year’s FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) using UND’s federal code 003005. The priority deadline for filing the FAFSA is Feb. 1.
  2. View awards on Campus Connection. New freshmen will be notified of awards beginning in December.
  3. Accept or decline your financial aid awards at least 30 days before the semester begins. Please note, your financial aid award is based on full-time attendance for the academic year (fall and spring semesters).
  4. If this is the first time you’ve taken out a loan, please complete the following federal requirements before your aid disbursement: Master Promissory Note and Entrance Loan Counseling.
  5. Apply for UND scholarships.

Review our Financial Aid Guide for step-by-step instructions on the undergrad financial aid process. 

Complete Additional Documentation

Some families may be required to submit additional documentation to be considered for federal funds. The additional documentation may be supplemental forms, copies of tax returns or other pertinent materials. If a student is required to provide additional documentation, an email will notify the student.

Forms can be found under Special Situations.

Submit your documents:

  • In person at One-Stop Student Services or by mail
  • Via fax at 701.777.2040
  • Use an email attachment

Other questions? Please contact us.

FAFSA Deadlines

October 1: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after this date to determine your eligibility for low interest federal student loans, as well as federal and state grants and Federal Work Study. You do not have to be admitted to start working on your FAFSA.

November 1: In addition to the FAFSA, complete the general application on Scholarship Central to determine your eligibility for institutional-based scholarships.

April 30: Date by which the Office of Financial Aid must receive your FAFSA and PROFILE applications. Although you may apply later, you might not be considered for all aid programs. Apply early to receive an aid offer by the May 1 enrollment deadline.