Reduced Tuition for Residents 65 and Older
South Dakota Board of Regents
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45% tuition reduction at South Dakota public universities for residents age 65 or older.
- How much
- 45% off tuition
- Who qualifies
- SD resident age 65+ (or turning 65 in the calendar year of enrollment).
- For undergrads, grad students, adults going back to school
- When to apply
- Apply any time
- How to apply
- Contact the admissions, cashier or registrar's office at the Board of Regents university you will attend
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (sdbor.edu)
The details
South Dakota residents who are at least 65, or turn 65 during the calendar year of enrollment, receive a tuition reduction equal to 45% at the six Board of Regents universities.
More money from South Dakota
- South Dakota Opportunity ScholarshipUp to $7,500 over four years ($1,500 in years 1-3, $3,000 in year 4)
- South Dakota Need-Based Grant (Needs Based Scholarship)$500 to $2,000
- Jump Start Scholarship$1,500 (first year only, split between fall and spring)
Keep looking
- Answer a few questions to see every program you qualify for
- Nearby states: Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Wyoming
- Federal aid and national scholarships (open to students in any state)
- The FAFSA in plain English (2027-28)
- Should I file the FAFSA if I don't think I'll qualify?
- FAFSA deadlines by state (2027-28)
- The FAFSA for parents: what you need to do
- How to save on textbooks: free, rented and cheaper options
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