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Have questions about paying for Bismarck State College?
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Learn about financial aid through these short video answers.
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VIDEO PLAYLISTS
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non-informational image Financial Aid Basics | Play All
Financial Aid Basics
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How Can I Pay for College?,  What is Financial Aid?,  Will financial aid pay for all of my expenses?,  What is the difference between a grant and a loan?,  Can financial aid help me with out-of-state tuition costs?,  Can I receive financial aid at more than one college?,  What does SAP stand for?
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Applying for Financial Aid
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How do I apply for Financial Aid?,  Does it cost to apply for Financial Aid?,  When should I apply for financial aid?,  Do I have to reapply for Financial Aid each year?,  Do I have to wait for admission before applying for financial aid?,  When should I fill out a FAFSA?
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Eligibility
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How Do I Know if I will Qualify for Financial Aid?,  I do not think I will qualify. Should I still apply?,  I have a 4-year bachelors degree. Can I still receive federal financial aid?,  Do I have to be enrolled full-time to receive financial aid?,  Are non-US citizens eligible for federal financial aid?,  Are international students eligible to receive state or federal financial aid?
non-informational image Understanding the FAFSA | Play All
Understanding the FAFSA
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What is the FAFSA?,  What is the difference between a Dependent student and an Independent student?,  What if my financial situation has changed since I filed my FAFSA?,  I am moving out of my parents' house, and will support myself. Am I Independent for the FAFSA?,  I lost my tax information. What should I do?,  I did not file a tax return last year because my income was too low. Can I still submit a FAFSA?,  I submitted my FAFSA over 4 weeks ago, but have not heard anything. What should I do?,  What does the term EFC stand for?,  What is an Award Letter?,  How are students selected for Verification?
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Grant Programs
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What is a Pell Grant?,  What is a FSEOG?,  What is a Federal Work-Study job?,  What is an Academic Competitiveness Grant?,  Are there financial aid programs for Veterans of the US Armed Forces?
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Understanding Loans
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What is a loan?,  What is interest?,  What is the difference between interest and principal?,  What is the lender?,  What kinds of student loans are there?,  How do I apply for federal loans?,  Do I have to accept the student loan on my Award Letter?,  What is the difference between a subsidized and an unsubsidized loan?,  What happens if I default on a loan?