DCB catalog 2024-25

23 Minnesota Tuition Reciprocity Legal residents of Minnesota who have been accepted into the reciprocity program will pay reduced tuition at Dakota College. The tuition rates are reviewed periodically and are subject to change. Minnesota residents must complete the application for reciprocity benefits. Contact the Student Service Office or go to www.ohe.state.mn.us. Contiguous States Tuition Policy The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education has approved a “contiguous states” policy for students from Montana and South Dakota. Under this program, students from these states pay a “contiguous states” rate. Western Undergraduate Exchange States Tuition Policy The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) provides for a special tuition rate for nonresident students from participating states. Currently, the following states participate Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Midwestern Student Exchange Program Tuition Policy The Midwestern Student Exchange Program (MSEP) provides a special tuition rate for non-resident students from participating states. Currently, the following states participating are Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Tuition Incentive Program The State Board of Higher Education has approved a tuition incentive program for non-resident dependents and spouses of North Dakota University System (NDUS) campus graduates. The program allows qualifying students to attend an NDUS institution at a rate of 150% of the resident tuition plus all applicable fees. Students Services and Campus Life Financial Aid at Dakota College at Bottineau Dakota College, through federal financial aid programs and local resources, attempts to provide adequate financial assistance to students who demonstrate a legitimate financial need. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be completed by all students requesting assistance from Dakota College. The application is available online at studentaid.gov. Students interested in applying for financial aid should go to: https://www.dakotacollege.edu/admissions- financial-aid/apply-financial-aid. Students should contact the Financial Aid Office for questions. Applying for Aid All students are urged to apply for aid! Applicants must: 1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The application is available electronically at studentaid.gov. Dakota College’s code is 002995. 2. Respond immediately to any request for additional information needed by the Financial Aid Office. Federal financial aid applications for fall enrollment that are processed on or before our priority/processing date will be given first consideration for federal, state, and institutional financial assistance. Applications received after our priority/processing date will be considered on a fund available basis. Students should apply as soon as possible after the FAFSA opens each year. SOME FUNDS ARE LIMITED! Priority processing dates may change based on the federal FAFSA opening date.