{"id":6,"date":"2023-10-19T14:45:35","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T19:45:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/cost-aid\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2026-02-26T11:45:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T17:45:56","slug":"how-aid-works","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/cost-aid\/how-aid-works\/","title":{"rendered":"How Aid Works"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cost shouldn’t prevent you from getting a first-class education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

Bemidji State offers many ways to make college affordable — from grants and on-campus jobs to loans and scholarships. We offer in-state tuition rates to all students<\/strong>, not just Minnesota residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to providing an array of aid options, we’ll help you and your family navigate the process of researching and getting assistance from federal, state and private sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BSU’s FAFSA School Code: 002336<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the types of aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Grants are considered gift aid that you do not have to repay and are often based on financial need. After you complete the FAFSA and are admitted to BSU, you will be considered for an array of federal, state and university grants<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

University Scholarships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

91̽»¨ understands the rising cost of higher education and is committed to offering a variety of scholarship opportunities to as many students as possible. Every year 91̽»¨ provides academic, talent and leadership awards totaling nearly $2,400,000. Many opportunities exist for BSU students, with over 37% of all new entering students receiving scholarships<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BSU scholarships for returning and upper-class students<\/a> are primarily awarded by the individual academic departments. Check with the faculty members in your major for the application process for scholarships administered through your BSU academic department. Typically, the academic departmental scholarship application process takes place early in the Spring semester for awards to be received the following academic year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Private Scholarships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many private organizations in your home town offer scholarships to help with the costs of attending colleges and universities. You may wish to contact your high school counselor or the public library for information on local scholarships. A reputable scholarship search tool should not charge a fee, so beware of scholarship scams that guarantee results for a fee. Anticipated private scholarship funds should be reported to the BSU Financial Aid Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some free tools for searching for private scholarships:<\/p>\n\n\n\n