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2College Board, 2017, Avg. Tuition, Room & Board for In-State Public Four-Year University

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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signs a bill increasing state tuition assistance for members of the South Dakota National Guard as members look on.

100% tuition reimbursement coming for SDNG members

South Dakota State University students who serve their communities, state and country while earning a degree will benefit from a new law that takes effect July 1.

SDSU to offer new scholarship for Chapter 35 students

South Dakota State University will have an extra $50,000 per year to help the children and spouses of certain military veterans pay for their education.

11 individuals, department honored at SDSU’s Global Achievement Awards

South Dakota State University’s Office of International Affairs honored 11 individuals and the Department of Animal Science at South Dakota State University’s second annual Global Achievement Awards.