South Dakota State University: student discounts, grants and aid

South Dakota State University is a public four-year college in Brookings, South Dakota. South Dakota residents studying here may qualify for 17 state grants and scholarships, and every student can use our 212 checked student discounts. Here's what applies, from official sources.

What it costs, by the numbers

Average net price: $19,841 a yearWhat first-time, full-time students who get grant aid pay after grants and scholarships. Families earning under $30,000: $14,266.
Tuition and fees: $9,299 a year (out of state: $12,809)The sticker price, before any aid.
Students with a Pell Grant: 17% of undergraduatesA Pell Grant is federal money you don't pay back. File the FAFSA to see if you qualify.
Typical debt at graduation: $23,250 in federal loans (median)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (data released 2026-06). Your own price depends on your aid: try the school's net price calculator.

South Dakota FAFSA deadline (2027-28)

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South Dakota grants and scholarships you can use here

For South Dakota residents. Each one is checked against its official page.

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)
Reduced Tuition for Residents 65 and Older45% off tuition

For specific fields of study

Nursing, teaching and other careers. Some pay for school in exchange for working in that job afterward.

Critical Teaching Needs ScholarshipUp to tuition and generally applicable fees for 30 credit hours per year at an SD public institution
Dakota Corps ScholarshipFull tuition and generally applicable fees (16 credits per semester at public-university rates)
South Dakota Freedom ScholarshipAmount set by your school based on need (not published)

For specific students

Military families, foster youth, certain careers and more. Each page says who qualifies.

Live somewhere else?

State grants usually follow where you live, not where your school is. Many states let residents use their aid only at in-state colleges, so check your own state: find money you qualify for, or see federal aid open to everyone.

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Student discounts for South Dakota State University students

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