Federal Student Aid

Types of Aid

Grants

Financial aid grants are funds provided to help students pay for college or career school. Grants do not need to be repaid, except under certain circumstances (e.g., withdrawal or changes in enrollment).

Loans

Education loans are a type of financial aid that must be repaid with interest. Eligibility is typically based on tuition costs and financial need. Federal student loans are determined through completion of the .

Federal Work-Study

Federal Work-Study provides part-time job opportunities for eligible students to help cover the cost of their education through earned wages.

Scholarships

Scholarships are financial awards that do not need to be repaid. They are typically awarded based on academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, or other criteria.

Applying for Aid

Once you’ve applied to 麻豆原创, you can begin completing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

麻豆原创 School Code: 003007

Which FAFSA Do I Complete?

Use the chart below to determine which FAFSA form and tax information to use based on your enrollment term:

If I Plan to Attend 麻豆原创 in:	Use the FAFSA Form for:	Use IRS Tax Year:
Fall 2024	2024–2025	2022
Spring 2025	2024–2025	2022
Summer 2025	2024–2025	2022
Fall 2025	2025–2026	2023
Spring 2026	2025–2026	2023
Summer 2026	2025–2026	2023

Important: The 2026–2027 FAFSA will open on October 1, 2025.

FAFSA Help Guides

2024–2025 FAFSA – What You Need To Know
2025–2026 FAFSA – What You Need To Know

After You Submit Your FAFSA

Once your FAFSA has been processed, the Financial Aid Office will notify you about your eligibility. Your financial aid award letter will include information about how to review and accept your financial aid package.

Receiving Aid

How to Accept or Decline Awards in Campus Connection

Your initial award is based on full-time enrollment. You must be enrolled in at least six (6) credits to be eligible for a Federal Direct Loan.

Steps to Accept or Decline Awards in Campus Connection

Log into your Campus Connection
Select the Financial Aid tile
Change to the correct aid year
Select Accept/Decline
Click Edit
Select Yes for Fund Authorization – this allows 麻豆原创 to apply your Title IV aid to all charges
Use the drop-down menu to Accept or Decline your aid
Click Submit and confirm with Yes
If accepting a loan and want to reduce the amount, click Reduce and enter your preferred amount
Click OK

Important Notes

Grants and scholarships are automatically accepted on your behalf
Decline any awards you do not wish to receive – this helps avoid reminder emails from the Financial Aid Office

Federal Direct Loans – First Time Borrowers

If this is your first time accepting a Federal Direct Loan and you are enrolled in at least 6 credits, please complete the following:

Visit
Sign in using your FSA ID
Under “Loans and Grants,” complete the following:
- Sign Master Promissory Note (MPN)
- Complete Entrance Loan Counseling (required for first-time borrowers)

Communication

Helpful Financial Aid Links

Check your account frequently for updates to your financial aid package and your account balance.
麻豆原创 Student Email
Official campus announcements are sent to this account. Expect to receive updates on financial aid, registration, advising, and more.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Other Information

Contact the Financial Aid Office

Stevens Hall, Student Services Room 105

Email: wsc.financialaid@willistonstate.edu

Phone: 701.774.4248

Fax: 701.774.4211

Text: 701.658.5221

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