Financial Aid for Accelerated Nursing
Applying for Federal Financial Aid
- To receive federal financial aid, complete the FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov
- Submit your FAFSA by March 1 to avoid any unnecessary delays
- Include SDSU’s school code on your FAFSA (003471)
- It can take 2-4 weeks for SDSU to receive a completed FAFSA
- If additional documentation is required, you will be notified by email to your Jacks email account
Financial Aid Awards
- You will be notified by email to your Jacks email account when your financial aid awards are available
- Your awards can be viewed and accepted online through Financial Aid Self Service
- Students who already have a bachelor’s degree are not eligible for Federal Pell Grants
Payment of Tuition and Fees and Refunds
- Financial aid will be paid directly to your student account
- If your financial aid exceeds your charges for the term, you will receive a refund
- To expedite your refund, set up direct-deposit on your Financial Aid Self Service account by clicking the Direct Deposit Refund link under the Financial Information section
Schedule of Financial Disbursement
- Funds that are ready to disburse will be paid to your account at the start of the term
- The Cashier’s Office will email you when the funds have been applied to your account and again when your refund is generated if you qualify for a refund
Additional Information
- If you need additional loans to help cover your costs, go to Private and Alternative Loans and click on FASTChoice to view private and alternative lender options
- If you feel that have additional expenses (such as childcare or commuting costs) that are not reflected in your cost of attendance, please email SDSU Financial Aid.
Contact us

Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
Physical Address
1175 Medary Ave.
Brookings, SD 57007
Mailing Address
Enrollment Services Center, Box 511A
Brookings, SD 57007
Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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