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Here are notes from the latest financial aid meeting presented by Katie Nettell, Financial Aid                                    Director at Lake Region State College.

All seniors are advised to complete the FAFSA, Free Application for Federal Student Aid sooner than later after October 1, 2018.  The application is available at fafsa.gov 

Dual credit assistance is available to high school Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors for up to two classes each year.  Bank of North Dakota funds this program.  Eligibility is required. 

College Save 529 New Baby Match is a fund for education, if a family deposits $200 to start a fund for education within the first year of life, the Bank of North Dakota matches it to total $400.  https://www.collegesave4u.com/home/more-ways-to-save/newbabymatch.html

ND Families 529 match program with the Bank of North Dakota will match a $300 deposit to total $600 up to age 15.  Check out the requirements at https://www.collegesave4u.com/home/more-ways-to-save/newbabymatch.html

Check out the Why Apply program for Native American students.

Every Senior can apply for the state ND Dollars for Scholars State Scholarship.  We do not need to be affiliated with a local Dollars for Scholars chapter.  The application is available on the Bank of North Dakota website. 

Real Deal Scholarship for Seniors, eight scholarships are drawn each month, the earlier seniors apply the greater the chances are to receive one of these scholarships.  At the end of the year, the 48 winners are put into a drawing for a $3,000 scholarship.    https://bnd.nd.gov/scholarship/

Thank you, thank you, thank you for the opportunity to work and learn with the amazing students and families of  the Lakota Public School District.