College Profile

Admissions:

New Student Services
T: (406) 657-2240 • 1(800) 565-67
F: (406) 657-2302
E: admissions@msubillings.edu

Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements for High School and Transfer Students

First-Time Students Who Graduated From High School Within The Last Three Years Applying to:

* The College of Allied Health Professions
* The College of Arts and Sciences
* The College of Business
* The College of Education, and The College of Professional Studies

If you are a first-time college student, or have attempted fewer than 12 college-level credits, and you graduated from high school within the last three years, you must meet the following admission standards and college preparatory classes. Out-of-state students will be required to meet the same admission requirements and their own state's college preparatory curriculum, if it is acceptable to the Montana Board of Regents. Students from a state without an acceptable college preparatory curriculum must meet two of the three admission standards listed below.

Admission Standards
• An ACT Composite score of 22;
or a SAT combined score of 1540;
or a 2.50 grade point average;
or a class rank in the upper half (50%) of your high school graduating class.

• A score of 18 on the ACT Math section;
or a score of 440 on the SAT Math section;
or a score of 3 or higher on the AP Calculus AB or BC exam.

• Fall 2009 through Summer 2010
A score of 7 on the Writing Subscore or 18 on the Combined English/Writing section of the optional writing ACT test;or a 7 on the Essay or 440 on the SAT Writing section;
or 3.5 on the Montana University System Writing Assessment;
or 3 on the AP English Language or English Literature Examination.

College Preparatory Curriculum
* Four years of English
* Three years of math, including Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II, or sequential equivalent.
* Three years of social studies, including global studies (such as world history or world geography); American history; and government, economics, or Native American history, or other third-year course.
* Two years of laboratory science. One year must be earth science, biology, chemistry, or physics; the other year can be one of those sciences or another approved college preparatory lab science.
* Two years chosen from the following: foreign language (preferably two years of one language), computer science, visual and performing arts, or vocational education.

Students who do not meet the admission requirements have four options to enter Montana State University Billings:

* Enroll as a part-time student with 7 or less credits the first semester of attendance.
* Enroll part-time during summer semester.
* Enroll as a student at MSU Billings College of Technology. After successful completion of the first semester, enroll at the main campus of MSU Billings.
* Enroll at a community college or another accredited college and attempt at least 12 credits or make up any deficiencies in college preparatory curriculum and transfer to Montana State University Billings.

Home-schooled or Non-high school graduates may be admitted on the basis of the General Educational Development (GED) test or ACT COMPASS. Various boards establish minimum scores for these tests. Students who complete one of these tests and seek admission to college less than three years from the date they would have graduated from high school and want to enroll full-time will be admitted. Scores from the ACT or SAT are still required of this group of students who enter the University less than three years from the date their high school class would have graduated. There are no minimum scores attached to this test, but a national test score from either the ACT or SAT is required.

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Financial Aid:

Financial Aid
T: (406) 657-2188
F: (406) 657-1789
E: finaid@msubillings.edu

Financial Aid Requirements

Step 1:
Submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- On the web (www.fafsa.ed.gov)
- By mail

Step 2:
FAFSA sent electronically to the colleges listed by the student
- Web FAFSA
- Paper FAFSA

Step 3:
College requests additional information or documents needed to review file

Step 4:
File goes to REVIEW status and financial aid counselor determines eligibility.

Step 5:
Award letter sent to student at mailing address in Banner.

Step 6:
Student signs and returns award letter to Financial Aid Office

Step 7:
Students who accept a loan must sign and submit Promissory Notes as instructed

Step 8:
Register for Classes

Step 9:
Accept charges (bill) with the Business Office prior to semester Aid credits to student's business office account

Step 10:
Aid in excess of school charges sent as refund check to student

NOTE: The time estimates listed above require that the school receive a VALID Student Aid Report (SAR). If the school receives a REJECTED SAR, the student is responsible for resolving any omissions or errors, usually missing signatures. The college does not know which students are selected for verification/audit until we receive a valid SAR. At that point we will send the student a letter asking for the necessary signed copies of tax documents. If we receive unsigned tax forms or illegible documents the review process can extend for weeks longer than the time estimates listed above.

Scholarships:

New Student Services
T: (406) 657-2888
F: (406) 657-2302
E: admissions@msubillings.edu

Scholarship Requirements

The Montana State University Billings Foundation is pleased to provide you with information regarding Montana State University Billings scholarships.

1. New and Transfer Student General Scholarship Application

To apply for New Student Scholarships at MSU Billings, complete and submit the Application for Admission along with the Scholarship Application. Scholarships will be awarded on an ongoing basis with the initial review of applications beginning in October. Priority will be given to those who apply prior to February 2, 2009. Apply for Admission early to be considered for scholarships!

2. Chancellor's Excellence Award Application

The Chancellor's Excellence Awards are Montana State University Billings' most prestigious scholarship awards, recognizing academic achievement as well as leadership qualities. Chancellor's Excellence Awards will be awarded each year to freshmen entering Montana State University Billings in September. Recipients receive $3,000 per academic year. Scholars who meet or exceed all of the renewal criteria may expect to have their awards renewed for four years for a maximum award of $12,000. To apply for the Chancellor's Excellence Awards, submit this scholarship application by January 15, 2009.

3. Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Scholarship
Apply Online - or - Complete and Print

All students who are permanent residents of one of the following states are encouraged to apply: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

4. Partners in Excellence Scholarship
(available to new and transfer students in Wyoming)

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